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February 13, 2017 | Other

AV-TEST Media Coverage IV/2016

In the last quarter of 2016, many media sources frequently focused on one topic: Which protection software is currently the best – for Windows, Mac or Android?

PC Advisor

recommends the best protection software.

The AV-TEST Security Report 2016 was also quoted or mentioned in source data with much regularity. In case there is a special article missing in the line-up, you can call it to AV-TEST's Attention.

The Register

eports on search engine test.

ZDnet

compares Windows test results.

Softpedia

helps to rescue infected Windows PCs.

Techworld

shines the spotlight on mobile security.

MSN

covers the results obtained by AV-TEST.

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Best antivirus software: Protect your PC from viruses and ransomware

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Best antivirus software 2017: Keep your PC safe without slowdowns and interruptions

PC-Advisor
Best free antivirus software 2017

Infoworld.com
10 beloved PC programs Windows 10 renders obsolete - Antivirus utilities

Protection Apps for Android

PC-Advisor
Best mobile antivirus 2017 UK

Techworld.com
Best mobile antivirus

IT-Business Net
AV-TEST: Secucloud Mobile Security App named as one of the world's five best protection solutions for Android

Endurance Test of Clean-up Tools Against Malware

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AV TEST puts 8 security suites and 7 tools on an endurance test

Softpedia
Tests Reveal the Best Antivirus to Clean Up an Infected Windows PC

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AV-Test tests how good special cleanup tools and security suites remove malware

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Microsoft: Windows 7 is way more exposed to ransomware than Windows 10

Computerworld
The top five myths of next-gen endpoint protection

TechRepublic
Microsoft still has work to do when it comes to malware security

Tom’s Guide
Microsoft Antivirus Tied for Last in Malware Tests

The Register
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AV-TEST study sees search engine results even more poisoned with malicious links

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