AV-TEST Product Review and Certification Report – Q1/2011
During January, February and March 2011 we continuously evaluated 22 security products using their default settings. We always used the most current publicly-available version of all products for the testing. 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 | 10.0 |
Platform | Windows 7 (RTM, 32 bit) |
Report | 110966 |
Date | Q1/2011 |
Protection
Protection against malware infections
(such as viruses, worms or Trojan horses)
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Industry average | January | February | March | |
Protection against 0-day malware attacks from the internet, inclusive of web and e-mail threats (Real-World Testing) 107 samples used | 84% | 100% | 93.0% | 94.0% |
Blocking of malware on or post execution (Dynamic Detection Testing) 29 samples used | 62% | 93.0% | ||
Detection of a representative set of malware discovered in the last 2-3 months (AV-TEST reference set) 522,634 samples used | 97% | 99.0% | 99.0% | 99.0% |
Detection of widespread malware (according to the WildList) 24,106 samples used | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Protection Score | 5.5/6.0 |
Repair
Cleaning and repair of a malware-infected computer
Industry average | January | February | March | |
Removal of all active components of widespread malware (according to the WildList) from a computer 21 samples used | 86% | 76.0% | ||
Removal of further malicious components and remediation of critical system modifications made by malware 21 samples used | 48% | 0.0% | ||
Detection of deliberately hidden active malware (Rootkits and stealth malware) 14 samples used | 79% | 71.0% | ||
Removal of deliberately hidden active malware (Rootkits and stealth malware) 14 samples used | 57% | 50.0% | ||
Repair Score | 2.0/6.0 |
Usability
Impact of the security software on the usability of the whole computer
(lower values indicate better results)
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Industry average | January | February | March | |
Average slow-down of the computer by the security software in daily use Number of test cases: 13 | 171% | 539s | ||
False detections of legitimate software as malware during a system scan (false positives) 841,767 samples used | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
False warnings of certain actions during the installation and use of legitimate software 20 samples used | 1 | 0 | ||
False blockings of certain actions during the installation and use of legitimate software 20 samples used | 0 | 0 | ||
Usability Score | 3.5/6.0 |
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 ›
outstanding | satisfactory | insufficient | certificates |
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