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Q4/2010

AV-TEST Product Review Report

During October, November and December 2010 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.

Total Protection 2011
  • Version2011
  • PlatformWindows Vista (SP2, 32 bit)
  • Report104881
  • DateQ4/2010
Website Archive

Protection

Protection against malware infections
(such as viruses, worms or Trojan horses)

More information
Industry average
October
November
December

Protection against 0-day malware attacks from the internet, inclusive of web and e-mail threats (Real-World Testing)

77 samples used

Industry average
October
November
December

82.0

75.0

55.0

73.0

Blocking of malware on or post execution (Dynamic Detection Testing)

20 samples used

Industry average
October
November
December

55.0

60.0

Detection of a representative set of malware discovered in the last 2-3 months (AV-TEST reference set)

642,693 samples used

Industry average
October
November
December

96.0

95.0

98.0

96.0

Detection of widespread malware (according to the WildList)

30,532 samples used

Industry average
October
November
December

100

100

100

100

Protection Score

3.5/ 6.0

Repair

Cleaning and repair of a malware-infected computer

Industry average
October
November
December

Removal of all active components of widespread malware (according to the WildList) from a computer

22 samples used

Industry average
October
November
December

82.0

73.0

Removal of further malicious components and remediation of critical system modifications made by malware

22 samples used

Industry average
October
November
December

45.0

23.0

Detection of deliberately hidden active malware (Rootkits and stealth malware)

10 samples used

Industry average
October
November
December

100

100

Removal of deliberately hidden active malware (Rootkits and stealth malware)

10 samples used

Industry average
October
November
December

60.0

50.0

Repair Score

3.5/ 6.0

Usability

Impact of the security software on the usability of the whole computer
(lower values indicate better results)

More information
Industry average
October
November
December

Average slow-down of the computer by the security software in daily use

Number of test cases: 13

Industry average
October
November
December

221

85s

False detections of legitimate software as malware during a system scan (false positives)

533,690 samples used

Industry average
October
November
December
7
5
12
20

False warnings of certain actions during the installation and use of legitimate software

20 samples used

Industry average
October
November
December
1
2

False blockings of certain actions during the installation and use of legitimate software

20 samples used

Industry average
October
November
December
1
0

Usability Score

4.0/ 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.

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