AV-Test.org: The best antivirus software for Windows Home User (August 2018)

[harlan4096]

During July and August 2018 we continuously evaluated 18 home user 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.

Full reading: https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/hom...gust-2018/

[mekelek]

biggest joke of a test of all the tests

[harlan4096]

indeed

[wwd]

All you need to do is see the MTAC section (or ZOO there) to see how many of these tests have the same as real protection.

[jasonX]

Eset not there! WOW! I'm surprised!

[wwd]

I would like to see tests of AE, SRP and HIPS programs, which are probably better at dealing with 0-day threats than typical av files with signature databases.

[harlan4096]

Me too! but the con of HIPS is in general that are user dependent, and average users probably will go wrong blocking/allowing...

[wwd]

You're right, when I tried SpyShelte for the first time, I got crazy with constant prompts. Now I'm glad that it's calling for everything, because I know which application behaves suspiciously.