MRG Effitas - Consumer Assessment & Certification Programme 03/2026

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MRG Effitas - Consumer Assessment & Certification Programme 03/2026

Introduction

Since its inception in 2009, MRG Effitas has specialised in evaluating how security products perform against real-world threats, with particular emphasis on malware and online fraud affecting everyday users.

This Consumer Assessment & Certification Programme is powered by the Tempus testing platform and is designed to closely reflect real-world usage scenarios on Windows systems. The methodology simulates the types of threats consumers are most likely to encounter, enabling an objective assessment of how effectively security products protect against modern attacks and supporting informed product selection.

Historically, security testing focused primarily on static malware detection rates. In recent years, however, methodologies have evolved significantly.

Under the guidance of AMTSO, of which MRG Effitas is a member, testing organisations increasingly conduct Real-World testing based on transparent and standardised principles. Information regarding the AMTSO compliance status of this test is publicly available at:

https://www.amtso.org/amtso-ls1-tp192

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