AV-TEST Product Review Report – Q2/2010

During April, May and June 2010 we continuously evaluated 17 security products using their default settings. They were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on realistic test scenarios and challenged the products against real-world threats. Products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers.

Internet Security

Version	9.0
Platform	Windows 7 (RTM, 32 bit)
Report	102276
Date	Q2/2010

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Protection

Protection against malware infections
(such as viruses, worms or Trojan horses)
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	Industry average	April	May	June
Protection against 0-day malware attacks from the internet, inclusive of web and e-mail threats (Real-World Testing) 59 samples used	75%	41.0%	63.0%	65.0%
Blocking of malware on or post execution (Dynamic Detection Testing) 16 samples used	63%	31.0%
Detection of a representative set of malware discovered in the last 2-3 months (AV-TEST reference set) 1,359,862 samples used	95%	98.0%	99.0%	97.0%
Detection of widespread malware (according to the WildList) 26,964 samples used	100%	100%	100%	100%
Protection Score	3.5/6.0

Repair

Cleaning and repair of a malware-infected computer

	Industry average	April	May	June
Removal of all active components of widespread malware (according to the WildList) from a computer 20 samples used	90%	90.0%
Removal of further malicious components and remediation of critical system modifications made by malware 20 samples used	50%	45.0%
Detection of deliberately hidden active malware (Rootkits and stealth malware) 7 samples used	100%	100%
Removal of deliberately hidden active malware (Rootkits and stealth malware) 7 samples used	71%	57.0%
Repair Score	4.0/6.0

Usability

Impact of the security software on the usability of the whole computer
(lower values indicate better results)
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	Industry average	April	May	June
Average slow-down of the computer by the security software in daily use Number of test cases: 13	251%	985s
False detections of legitimate software as malware during a system scan (false positives) 611,548 samples used	4	0	0	0
False warnings of certain actions during the installation and use of legitimate software 20 samples used	2	7
False blockings of certain actions during the installation and use of legitimate software 20 samples used	1	3
Usability Score	3.0/6.0

Evaluation based on a point system

All products can achieve a maximum of 6 points each in the three categories of protection, performance and usability. This means 18 points are the best possible test result.
At 10 points or higher, a product is awarded the AV-TEST seal of approval.
At 17.5 points or higher, AV-TEST also issues the "TOP PRODUCT" award. Additional details ›