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Test of endpoint security for the first time under Windows 11
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In the first test of endpoint security solutions under Windows 11, there were a few surprises in the AV-TEST results. Protection built into Windows cannot compete with enterprise solutions. The AV-TEST experts first examined many endpoint security solutions for companies using Windows 11 as the client system. Windows 10-like results were expected, but that's not the case for many solutions. Even Microsoft's internally improved protection with Windows Defender did not go well. Windows 11 Defender slows down the system The AV-TEST Institute has…

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Test: Business protection for MacOS
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In June & July 2022, the AV-TEST experts tested 5 security solutions for companies and 9 protection packages for individual workstations under MacOS Monterey. The best products were able to achieve up to 18 points in the test. Many convince with good results. The AV-TEST lab tested 5 enterprise solutions and 9 standalone packages on MacOS Monterey. Each product was tested and evaluated in the areas of 'protection' (protection), 'system load' (performance) and 'usability' (usability). In each test area, the lab dropped up to 6 points. The best values ​​for the products are therefore…

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Enterprise Android apps under test
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Europe's largest testing laboratory for antivirus products has examined Android security apps for companies and for individual mobile devices. Its use is recommended, as manufacturers such as ESET or Bitdefender keep finding infected apps in the Google Play Store - despite Google Play Protect. All apps and services were examined in July and August 2022 in realistic tests in the areas of protection, speed (performance), usability (usability) and other functions (features). Some of the apps for companies can be managed within a manufacturer's protection solution or via mobile device management. The laboratory…

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37 security products in the laboratory test
37 security products in the laboratory test

Security expert AV-TEST tested 18 security products for companies under Windows 10 and 19 protection packages for single PCs for Windows 10. AV-TEST specifies May and June 2022 as the test period. Products that have passed the test receive a safety certificate. The products tested by the AV-TEST Institute were tested in the laboratory by AV-TEST in May and June 2022. For each of the three test areas "Protection", "System load" (Performance) and "Usability" (Usability) the laboratory awards 6 points. With 18 points, a product has achieved the maximum rating. Company products under test Each individual program had to have…

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Advanced Threat Protection test: 26 products against ransomware

In the test with real attack scenarios, 26 protection solutions for private users and companies demonstrate their performance in the AV-TEST laboratory. In the series of Advanced Threat Protection tests, the lab examines how well the products protect against ransomware. Every step of the malware attack is logged and evaluated, right through to encryption. Many solutions deliver what they promise: they offer protection against ransomware. But not all solutions deliver brilliant performance. Ransomware – the plague of the 21st century Ransomware is arguably the plague of the 21st century. The reports in the media about partial…

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Test: protection for mobile Android devices
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The AV-TEST Institute tested 21 security solutions for Android in May and June 2022. The lab examined both enterprise endpoint apps and consumer apps. In addition, the laboratory examined the performance of the standard protection Google Play Protect. All Android apps and services were examined in realistic tests in the areas of protection, speed (performance), usability (usability) and other functions (features). The lab divided the tests into enterprise and consumer products. The laboratory awards up to 6 points for each of the three test areas. The best products can…

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Security solutions for companies in the laboratory test 
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Over a period of two months, the AV-TEST laboratory examined 20 enterprise security solutions for Windows 10 and 18 packages for individual PCs for Windows 10. In the test period of March and April 2022, the products were assessed and awarded the AV-TEST certificate if they met the test standard. In March and April 2022, the AV-TEST Institute tested a total of 38 security solutions - and thus almost all important programs on the market - for private users and companies under Windows 10. The detailed results show how well the products perform in the areas of 'Protection',…

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Test: protection products for Android mobile solutions 
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The AV-TEST laboratory has again examined and evaluated protection apps for Android devices. In addition to three solutions for the endpoint area, 16 other license products were also examined, which can often also be found on company devices in a BYOD strategy. The AV-TEST Institute tested 19 security solutions for Android in March and April 2022. All apps and services were examined in realistic tests in the areas of protection, speed (performance), usability (usability) and other functions (features). Protection solutions for corporate devices running Android The following 3 solutions for endpoint devices running Android were tested for corporate users: Dr.Web…

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19 endpoint security solutions in the laboratory test
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In order to be able to meaningfully assess the security status of a protection solution for companies under Windows 10, AV-TEST analyzes each product over a period of two months. In the test period of January and February 2022, endpoint solutions for the corporate sector were assessed and awarded the AV-TEST certificate if they met the test standard. In addition, 18 antivirus programs for end users were evaluated. In January and February 2022, the AV-TEST Institute tested 19 security solutions - and thus almost all important programs on the market - for companies running Windows 10. Attached are the detailed results showing how well...

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Test: 14 security solutions against data stealers and ransomware
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In the series of Advanced Threat Protection tests, the laboratory of AV-TEST tested 14 protection solutions for companies against data stealers and ransomware. In this Live Attack test, 10 real-world attack scenarios on Windows are to be fended off. In addition to detecting the malware, every single defense step of a protection solution counts. AV-TEST's Advanced Threat Protection tests test protection software in the laboratory using very real and dynamic attack scenarios. Since the effort involved in these tests is extremely high, the attacks per product are limited to 10 scenarios. In the December test, the lab identified 5 unique ransomware attacks…

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