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Windows: Malware samples exceeded 1 billion mark

7. February 2023

At the end of December 2022 and January 2023, the AV-TEST statistics tool AV-ATLAS registered more than 1 billion malware samples for Windows. However, the increase continues rapidly with 7 to 10 million new malware samples per month. The number of more than 1 billion malware samples for Windows is staggering. The monthly growth figures are also absolutely frightening. As of the date of the article, the tool counted exactly 1.014.313.024 samples - again an increase of over 14 million. Just for comparison: With this number of malware samples, there are now statistically about...

MacOS Monterey: endpoint protection solutions tested

6 December 2022

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In September & October 2022, AV-TEST tested 6 endpoint protection solutions for companies under MacOS Monterey in the laboratory. In addition, 7 single-user Mac protection packages were tested. In many companies, Mac PCs form the technical backbone that needs to be protected. The independent German test institute AV-TEST tested 6 MacOS endpoint protection solutions for companies. In addition, 7 single-user packages were examined in the laboratory. In the test, the protective effect (protection), the system load (performance) and the usability (usability) were tested. MacOS endpoint solutions and single-user packages There is still far less malware for MacOS systems than for Windows systems, for example. But look...

Test of endpoint security for the first time under Windows 11

20 November 2022

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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…

Test: Business protection for MacOS

September 24, 2022

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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…

Enterprise Android apps under test

August 27, 2022

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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…

37 security products in the laboratory test

August 7, 2022

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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…

Advanced Threat Protection test: 26 products against ransomware

July 16, 2022

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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…

Test: protection for mobile Android devices

July 15, 2022

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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…

Protection for MacOS Monterey: Security packages tested

June 9, 2022

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Unfortunately, the invulnerability of MacOS to malware such as ransomware, Trojans and the like is and will remain just a rumor. The AV-TEST laboratory tested 4 security packages for companies and 10 protection packages for individual workstations in the laboratory against new and dangerous malware. Time and time again we read in the headlines that new malware is also causing considerable damage to Macs. Attackers then slip through the browser, for example, find a way through an application update or end up in the Mac via email. After all, the statistics platform AV-ATLAS.org already knows almost 1 million different attackers for the…

Security solutions for companies in the laboratory test

June 3, 2022

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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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Windows: Malware samples exceeded 1 billion mark

MacOS Monterey: endpoint protection solutions tested

Test of endpoint security for the first time under Windows 11

Test: Business protection for MacOS

Enterprise Android apps under test

37 security products in the laboratory test

Advanced Threat Protection test: 26 products against ransomware

Test: protection for mobile Android devices

Protection for MacOS Monterey: Security packages tested

Security solutions for companies in the laboratory test

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