AV-TEST Product Review and Certification Report – May-Jun/2016

During May and June 2016 we continuously evaluated 22 home user 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.

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Norton Security

Version2016
PlatformWindows 8.1 (64 bit)
Report162216
DateMay-Jun/2016

Protection

Protection against malware infections
(such as viruses, worms or Trojan horses)
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Industry averageIndustry averageMay June
Protection against 0-day malware attacks, inclusive of web and e-mail threats (Real-World Testing) 163 samples used 98.8%100%100%
Detection of widespread and prevalent malware discovered in the last 4 weeks (the AV-TEST reference set) 16,735 samples used 99.7%100%100%
Protection Score 6.0/6.0

Performance

Average influence of the product on computer speed in daily usage
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Industry averageIndustry averageStandard PC Industry averageIndustry averageHigh end PC
Slowing-down when launching popular websites 40 websites visited 13%14%18%29%
Slower download of frequently-used applications 19 downloaded files 5%0%3%0%
Slower launch of standard software applications 12 test cases applied 15%6%18%19%
Slower installation of frequently-used applications 17 installed applications 24%23%26%28%
Slower copying of files, locally and in a network 8,285 files copied 13%8%16%4%
Performance Score 5.5/6.0

Usability

Impact of the security software on the usability of the whole computer
(lower values indicate better results)
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Industry averageIndustry averageMay June
False warnings or blockages when visiting websites 500 samples used 0 0 0
False detections of legitimate software as malware during a system scan 1,387,635 samples used 6 0 2
False warnings concerning certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software 39 samples used 0 0
False blockages of certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software 39 samples used 0 0
Usability Score 6.0/6.0

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 ›

   

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