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<![CDATA[Geeks for your information - Independent Organizations Reports]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/ Mon, 04 May 2026 17:40:51 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[AV-Comparatives - Parental Control Certification Test 2026]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21931 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:12:24 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21931 Quote:Parental Control Certification Test 2026

AV-Comparatives provides certification for parental control software. In order to be certified, a product must block at least 95% of pornographic websites, have zero false alarms on child-friendly websites, and have no severe unresolved bugs (or design flaws) discovered during the review. A certification is valid for one year and vendors can apply for certification once a year. Only products which were submitted for the Parental Control Test, and which passed the test, are published. Four vendors submitted their products for certification in 2026, of which only two reached the requirements.

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Kaspersky Safe Kids for Windows
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Fortinet FortiClient for Windows

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:Parental Control Certification Test 2026

AV-Comparatives provides certification for parental control software. In order to be certified, a product must block at least 95% of pornographic websites, have zero false alarms on child-friendly websites, and have no severe unresolved bugs (or design flaws) discovered during the review. A certification is valid for one year and vendors can apply for certification once a year. Only products which were submitted for the Parental Control Test, and which passed the test, are published. Four vendors submitted their products for certification in 2026, of which only two reached the requirements.

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Kaspersky Safe Kids for Windows
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Fortinet FortiClient for Windows

Continue Reading... ]]> <![CDATA[AV-Comparatives - Performance Test - April 2026]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21895 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:09:35 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21895 Quote:Impact of Consumer Security Software on System Performance

Introduction

The Performance Test evaluates the impact of anti-virus software on system performance, as programs running in background – such as real time protection antivirus software – use some percentage of system resources. Taking these tests as reference, users can evaluate their anti-virus protection in terms of system speed (system performance). For further details please refer to the methodology documents provided on our website. We want to make clear that the results in this report are intended only to give an indication of the impact on system performance (mainly by the real-time/on-access components) of the consumer security products in these specific tests. Users are encouraged to try out the software on their own PC’s and see how it performs on their own systems.

Chart: Comparison

Article: Performance Test April 2026 ]]> Quote:Impact of Consumer Security Software on System Performance

Introduction

The Performance Test evaluates the impact of anti-virus software on system performance, as programs running in background – such as real time protection antivirus software – use some percentage of system resources. Taking these tests as reference, users can evaluate their anti-virus protection in terms of system speed (system performance). For further details please refer to the methodology documents provided on our website. We want to make clear that the results in this report are intended only to give an indication of the impact on system performance (mainly by the real-time/on-access components) of the consumer security products in these specific tests. Users are encouraged to try out the software on their own PC’s and see how it performs on their own systems.

Chart: Comparison

Article: Performance Test April 2026 ]]> <![CDATA[AVLab.pl - Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test in March 2026]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21845 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:26:15 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21845 Quote:Dear Community

We have published the results for March 2026. The article has been updated with additional technical details. In each series, we will show how different solutions perform in a console or other central incident management platform.

In this edition, we’re also including Surfshark One with antivirus as an all-in-one solution, as well as CatchPulse Pro and Microsoft Business + EDR.

I would also like to add that we began testing EDR-XDR solutions in March. This process will continue for a few more weeks, with results expected in June or July 2026.

The evaluation includes a range of factors:

such as telemetry,
process correlation,
host linking in lateral movement,
command-line visibility,
AI assistant evaluation,
attack chain visualization,
and many others that are useful for the Security Operations Center.

You can still sign up for the tests. ]]> Quote:Dear Community

We have published the results for March 2026. The article has been updated with additional technical details. In each series, we will show how different solutions perform in a console or other central incident management platform.

In this edition, we’re also including Surfshark One with antivirus as an all-in-one solution, as well as CatchPulse Pro and Microsoft Business + EDR.

such as telemetry,
process correlation,
host linking in lateral movement,
command-line visibility,
AI assistant evaluation,
attack chain visualization,
and many others that are useful for the Security Operations Center.

You can still sign up for the tests. ]]> <![CDATA[AV-Comparatives - Malware Protection Test March 2026]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21844 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:24:49 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21844 Quote:Introduction

In the Malware Protection Test, malicious files are executed on the system. While in the Real-World Protection Test the vector is the web, in the Malware Protection Test the vectors can be e.g. network drives, USB or cover scenarios where the malware is already on the disk.

Please note that we do not recommend purchasing a product purely on the basis of one individual test or even one type of test. Rather, we would suggest that readers consult also our other recent test reports, and consider factors such as price, ease of use, compatibility and support. Installing a free trial version allows a program to be tested in everyday use before purchase.

In principle, home-user Internet security suites are included in this test. However, some vendors asked us to include their (free) antivirus security product instead.

Tested Products

Information about additional third-party engines/signatures used inside the products: G Data, Total Defense, and VIPRE use the Bitdefender engine. F-Secure, Fortect and TotalAV use the Avira engine. AVG and Norton use the Avast engine.

Test Procedure

The Malware Protection Test assesses a security program’s ability to protect a system against infection by malicious files before, during or after execution. The methodology used for each product tested is as follows. Prior to execution, all the test samples are subjected to on-access and on-demand scans by the security program, with each of these being done both offline and online. Any samples that have not been detected by any of these scans are then executed on the test system, with Internet/cloud access available, to allow e.g. behavioural detection features to come into play. If a product does not prevent or reverse all the changes made by a particular malware sample within a given time period, that test case is considered to be a miss. If the user is asked to decide whether a malware sample should be allowed to run, and in the case of the worst user decision system changes are observed, the test case is rated as “user-dependent”.

Full Report ]]> Quote:Introduction

In the Malware Protection Test, malicious files are executed on the system. While in the Real-World Protection Test the vector is the web, in the Malware Protection Test the vectors can be e.g. network drives, USB or cover scenarios where the malware is already on the disk.

Please note that we do not recommend purchasing a product purely on the basis of one individual test or even one type of test. Rather, we would suggest that readers consult also our other recent test reports, and consider factors such as price, ease of use, compatibility and support. Installing a free trial version allows a program to be tested in everyday use before purchase.

In principle, home-user Internet security suites are included in this test. However, some vendors asked us to include their (free) antivirus security product instead.

Tested Products

Information about additional third-party engines/signatures used inside the products: G Data, Total Defense, and VIPRE use the Bitdefender engine. F-Secure, Fortect and TotalAV use the Avira engine. AVG and Norton use the Avast engine.

Test Procedure

The Malware Protection Test assesses a security program’s ability to protect a system against infection by malicious files before, during or after execution. The methodology used for each product tested is as follows. Prior to execution, all the test samples are subjected to on-access and on-demand scans by the security program, with each of these being done both offline and online. Any samples that have not been detected by any of these scans are then executed on the test system, with Internet/cloud access available, to allow e.g. behavioural detection features to come into play. If a product does not prevent or reverse all the changes made by a particular malware sample within a given time period, that test case is considered to be a miss. If the user is asked to decide whether a malware sample should be allowed to run, and in the case of the worst user decision system changes are observed, the test case is rated as “user-dependent”.

Full Report ]]> <![CDATA[AV-Comparatives - Real-World Protection Test Feb-Mar 2026 – Factsheet]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21843 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:21:58 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21843 Quote:Introduction

This fact sheet is a short overview of the Real-World Protection Test results of February and March 2026. The detailed overall result consumer product reports (covering four months each) are released in June and November. Each of the overall result reports will also contain a false-alarm test and will contain the awards the products reached based on their overall scores during the respective four-month period.

For more information about this Real-World Protection Test, please read the details and previous test reports available on https://www.av-comparatives.org

Tested Products

The following products (latest version available at time of testing) were tested: Testcases

Our Real-World Protection Test is currently one of the most comprehensive and complex tests available, using a relatively large number of test cases. Currently, we are running this test under updated Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 64 Bit with up-to-date third-party software. Due to this, finding in-the-field working exploits and running malware is much more challenging than e.g. under a non-up-to-date system with unpatched/vulnerable third-party applications.

Full Report ]]> Quote:Introduction

This fact sheet is a short overview of the Real-World Protection Test results of February and March 2026. The detailed overall result consumer product reports (covering four months each) are released in June and November. Each of the overall result reports will also contain a false-alarm test and will contain the awards the products reached based on their overall scores during the respective four-month period.

For more information about this Real-World Protection Test, please read the details and previous test reports available on https://www.av-comparatives.org

Tested Products

The following products (latest version available at time of testing) were tested: Testcases

Our Real-World Protection Test is currently one of the most comprehensive and complex tests available, using a relatively large number of test cases. Currently, we are running this test under updated Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 64 Bit with up-to-date third-party software. Due to this, finding in-the-field working exploits and running malware is much more challenging than e.g. under a non-up-to-date system with unpatched/vulnerable third-party applications.

Full Report ]]> <![CDATA[MRG Effitas - Consumer Assessment & Certification Programme 03/2026]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21821 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:29:17 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21821 Quote: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

Full Report ]]> Quote: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

Full Report ]]> <![CDATA[AV-Test - Awards 2025: celebrating the very best of IT security products]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21679 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:50:27 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21679 Quote:V-TEST Awards 2025: celebrating the very best of IT security products

In the labs of AV-TEST, there was a whole raft of security products to be tested and certified in 2025. The test candidates had to prove their merits under Windows, Mac or Android in the categories for consumer users and corporate users. For the best in the field of protection products, the AV-TEST Institute grants its coveted awards, now for the 15th time. In total, the experts conferred the special 25 awards on 12 manufacturers across 11 test categories. The awards are presented in the areas of Protection, Performance, Usability and Advanced Protection under Windows, along with Mac Security and Android Security. With these accolades, the institute recognizes the best solutions from the 2025 test year and, in doing so, honors the manufacturers for their strong research and development work.

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AV-TEST Awards 2025: celebrating the very best of IT security products

Robust cybersecurity against ransomware, stealer malware and spyware

A glance at the latest malware statistics might well cause distress among consumer users and corporate users. For Windows systems alone, the malware samples registered in the AV-ATLAS database in the period of 2024 to 2025 grew from 920 to 995 million – that is an increase of just over 8 percent. Which means that on the day of the awards ceremony at the beginning of March 2026, it probably will already have exceeded one billion.

Continue Reading... ]]> <![CDATA[AV-Comparatives - APT Detection Coverage Test 2026]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21672 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:02:10 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21672 Quote:Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are often associated with large enterprises, critical infrastructure, and high-value corporate targets. However, the reality is broader. Private individuals, such as (but not limited to) investigative journalists, activists, or even spouses in abusive relationships, can also become entry points or direct victims of sophisticated, long-term attacks.

In our latest APT Detection Coverage 2026 study, we evaluated how well leading consumer security products detect well-known APT toolsets. This is particularly relevant given that many real-world APT campaigns begin on endpoints outside traditional enterprise environments.

APT Detection Coverage Test 2026 ]]> Quote:Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are often associated with large enterprises, critical infrastructure, and high-value corporate targets. However, the reality is broader. Private individuals, such as (but not limited to) investigative journalists, activists, or even spouses in abusive relationships, can also become entry points or direct victims of sophisticated, long-term attacks.

In our latest APT Detection Coverage 2026 study, we evaluated how well leading consumer security products detect well-known APT toolsets. This is particularly relevant given that many real-world APT campaigns begin on endpoints outside traditional enterprise environments.

APT Detection Coverage Test 2026 ]]> <![CDATA[AV-Comparatives - Operational Technology (OT) Certification Test 2026]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21611 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:18:12 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21611 Quote:Every year, AV-Comparatives conducts focused certification tests to which vendors can apply in order to validate specific security capabilities under clearly defined and realistic threat conditions. This certification focuses on the protection of Operational Technology (OT) environments against execution-based attacks under fully offline, post-breach conditions.

In the 2026 test cycle, two products successfully fulfilled all requirements of the Operational Technology Protection Certification:

Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity for Nodes

Trellix Endpoint Security

Operational Technology (OT) Certification Test 2026 ]]> Quote:Every year, AV-Comparatives conducts focused certification tests to which vendors can apply in order to validate specific security capabilities under clearly defined and realistic threat conditions. This certification focuses on the protection of Operational Technology (OT) environments against execution-based attacks under fully offline, post-breach conditions.

In the 2026 test cycle, two products successfully fulfilled all requirements of the Operational Technology Protection Certification:

Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity for Nodes

Trellix Endpoint Security

Operational Technology (OT) Certification Test 2026 ]]> <![CDATA[AVLab.pl - Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test - Summary 2025 & Product of-the-year 202]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21590 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:56:53 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21590 Quote:We have summarized the entire year in the Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test. There is so much technical information about our testing procedures, step by step, explaining the algorithms.

The PDF document also contains a graphical summary of the most important information:

a table summarizing each manufacturer's participation in the tests with results,
the award of the year with an explanation,
statistics on threats,
and other data.

a table summarizing each manufacturer's participation in the tests with results,
the award of the year with an explanation,
statistics on threats,
and other data.

PS. Welcome to Elastic Defend in tests since January 2026 and also the popular VPN&AV provider since the March 2026 edition, SecureAPlus company as well. All changes will be published soon along with the results for the January 2026 edition.

Introduction to PDF and downloading the report on our website:

Product of the Year 2026 » AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation ]]> <![CDATA[AV-Test - How easily Windows can be tricked by malware]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21510 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:29:17 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21510 Quote:Many users have known for a long time that they always need to keep their Windows up to date so that cyberattackers will have as few opportunities as possible to launch an assault. But Windows itself has a number of vulnerabilities that only security software can mitigate. Interesting fact: Windows attempts to load DLL files even if they are only referenced in code and the actual file does not even exist. Attackers create these phantom files, including malware code, and make them available to a Windows process. This process becomes an unintentional facilitator of the ransomware or infostealer attack. In the latest Advanced Threat Protection test – ATP test for short – 19 protection products for consumer users and corporate users demonstrate whether they see through all these DLL guises, including malware, or whether they fall for them.

19 security products in the ATP test under Windows 11

All products were required to demonstrate in 10 real attack scenarios that they identified the malware and were capable of fending it off in further steps. Each additional action is documented in the ATP test and illustrated in the results graphs.

In test lineup were 10 consumer user products from Avast, AVG, Avira, ESET, F-Secure, G DATA, Kaspersky, McAfee, Microsoft and Norton. The solutions for corporate users came from the vendors Acronis, Avast, Bitdefender, ESET, Kaspersky (with two versions), Microworld, Qualys and Trellix.

In each ATP test, the experts in the lab deploy alternating attack techniques, just as cybergangsters do in real life. In the 10 scenarios involving 5 samples of ransomware and infostealers each, the testers award a specified number of points for the performance of each product. This means up to 3 points for ransomware, and up to 4 points for infostealers. Half points are also awarded if a product is capable of mounting a partial defense against an attack. At the end of the test, each product is ultimately able to earn up to 35 points for its protection score.

Full Report... ]]> Quote:Many users have known for a long time that they always need to keep their Windows up to date so that cyberattackers will have as few opportunities as possible to launch an assault. But Windows itself has a number of vulnerabilities that only security software can mitigate. Interesting fact: Windows attempts to load DLL files even if they are only referenced in code and the actual file does not even exist. Attackers create these phantom files, including malware code, and make them available to a Windows process. This process becomes an unintentional facilitator of the ransomware or infostealer attack. In the latest Advanced Threat Protection test – ATP test for short – 19 protection products for consumer users and corporate users demonstrate whether they see through all these DLL guises, including malware, or whether they fall for them.

19 security products in the ATP test under Windows 11

All products were required to demonstrate in 10 real attack scenarios that they identified the malware and were capable of fending it off in further steps. Each additional action is documented in the ATP test and illustrated in the results graphs.

In test lineup were 10 consumer user products from Avast, AVG, Avira, ESET, F-Secure, G DATA, Kaspersky, McAfee, Microsoft and Norton. The solutions for corporate users came from the vendors Acronis, Avast, Bitdefender, ESET, Kaspersky (with two versions), Microworld, Qualys and Trellix.

In each ATP test, the experts in the lab deploy alternating attack techniques, just as cybergangsters do in real life. In the 10 scenarios involving 5 samples of ransomware and infostealers each, the testers award a specified number of points for the performance of each product. This means up to 3 points for ransomware, and up to 4 points for infostealers. Half points are also awarded if a product is capable of mounting a partial defense against an attack. At the end of the test, each product is ultimately able to earn up to 35 points for its protection score.

Full Report... ]]> <![CDATA[AV-Comparatives - Consumer Summary Report 2025]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21472 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:42:24 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21472 Quote:The Austrian antivirus testing lab AV-Comparatives has released its annual Summary Report highlighting the results for consumer security test for the year 2025 (PDF available here). This report contains awards recognizing individual programs in various categories. Additionally a user-interface review for each tested products is included.

19 different consumer security products for Windows underwent AV-Comparatives rigorous evaluation. Programs were tested for their ability to protect against real-world Internet threats, detect thousands of recent malicious programs, defend against advanced targeted attacks, and provide protection without significantly slowing down the PC or causing excessive false alarms.

The following products where tested in AV-Comparatives Consumer Main-Test Series 2025: Avast Free Antivirus, AVG AntiVirus Free, Avira Free Antivirus, Bitdefender Total Security, ESET HOME Security Essential, F-Secure Internet Security, G DATA Total Security, K7 Total Security, Kaspersky Premium, Malwarebytes Premium, McAfee Total Protection, Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Norton Antivirus Plus, Panda Free Antivirus, Quick Heal Total Security, Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus, TotalAV Antivirus Pro, Trend Micro Internet Security, and VIPRE Advanced Security.

Fifteen of the products from the 19 vendors tested earned the prestigious AV-Comparatives 2025 Approved Windows Security Products certification, showcasing their commitment to delivering high-quality security solutions.

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:The Austrian antivirus testing lab AV-Comparatives has released its annual Summary Report highlighting the results for consumer security test for the year 2025 (PDF available here). This report contains awards recognizing individual programs in various categories. Additionally a user-interface review for each tested products is included.

19 different consumer security products for Windows underwent AV-Comparatives rigorous evaluation. Programs were tested for their ability to protect against real-world Internet threats, detect thousands of recent malicious programs, defend against advanced targeted attacks, and provide protection without significantly slowing down the PC or causing excessive false alarms.

The following products where tested in AV-Comparatives Consumer Main-Test Series 2025: Avast Free Antivirus, AVG AntiVirus Free, Avira Free Antivirus, Bitdefender Total Security, ESET HOME Security Essential, F-Secure Internet Security, G DATA Total Security, K7 Total Security, Kaspersky Premium, Malwarebytes Premium, McAfee Total Protection, Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Norton Antivirus Plus, Panda Free Antivirus, Quick Heal Total Security, Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus, TotalAV Antivirus Pro, Trend Micro Internet Security, and VIPRE Advanced Security.

Fifteen of the products from the 19 vendors tested earned the prestigious AV-Comparatives 2025 Approved Windows Security Products certification, showcasing their commitment to delivering high-quality security solutions.

Continue Reading... ]]> <![CDATA[AVLab.pl - Analysis of modules for protection of online banking and payments – 2026 e]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21470 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:59:42 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21470 Quote:We have prepared the 2026 banking test. In the test scenarios we developed, we checked technical compliance for detecting attacks based on the methodology.

Software we tested:

AVAST Premium + Bank Mode
BITEDEFENDER Total Security + Safe Pay
COMODO Internet Security Pro + Secure Shopping
ESET Home Security Premium + Safe Banking & Browsing
F-SECURE Total + Bank Mode
G DATA Internet Security + (not available)
KASPERSKY Plus + Safe Money
MICROSOFT Defender + (not available)
MKS_VIR Internet Security + Safe Browser
NORTON 360 (not available)
QUICK HEAL Total Security + Safe Banking
TREND MICRO Maximum Security + Pay Guard

The PDF report consists of the following chapters:

Why does online payments protection matter?
Methodology
Test scenarios overview (description and MITRE table)
Basic information on tested security suites
- Settings of the tested solutions
Results
Our conclusions from the test

The details are available here:

Analysis Of Modules For Protection Of Online Banking And Payments – 2026 Edition » AVL ]]> Quote:We have prepared the 2026 banking test. In the test scenarios we developed, we checked technical compliance for detecting attacks based on the methodology.

Software we tested:

AVAST Premium + Bank Mode
BITEDEFENDER Total Security + Safe Pay
COMODO Internet Security Pro + Secure Shopping
ESET Home Security Premium + Safe Banking & Browsing
F-SECURE Total + Bank Mode
G DATA Internet Security + (not available)
KASPERSKY Plus + Safe Money
MICROSOFT Defender + (not available)
MKS_VIR Internet Security + Safe Browser
NORTON 360 (not available)
QUICK HEAL Total Security + Safe Banking
TREND MICRO Maximum Security + Pay Guard

The PDF report consists of the following chapters:

Why does online payments protection matter?
Methodology
Test scenarios overview (description and MITRE table)
Basic information on tested security suites
- Settings of the tested solutions
Results
Our conclusions from the test

The details are available here:

Analysis Of Modules For Protection Of Online Banking And Payments – 2026 Edition » AVL ]]> <![CDATA[AV-Comparatives - Business Security Test 2025 (August – November)]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21411 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:37:12 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21411 Quote:Business Security Test 2025 (August – November)

Introduction

This is the second half-year report of our Business Main-Test Series of 2025, containing the results of the Business Real-World Protection Test (August-November), Business Malware Protection Test (September), Business Performance Test (October), as well as the product descriptions.

Please note that the results of the Business Main-Test Series cannot be compared with the results of the Consumer Main-Test Series, as the tests are done at different times, with different sets, different settings, etc.

Business Security Test 2025 (August - November) ]]> Quote:Business Security Test 2025 (August – November)

Introduction

This is the second half-year report of our Business Main-Test Series of 2025, containing the results of the Business Real-World Protection Test (August-November), Business Malware Protection Test (September), Business Performance Test (October), as well as the product descriptions.

Please note that the results of the Business Main-Test Series cannot be compared with the results of the Consumer Main-Test Series, as the tests are done at different times, with different sets, different settings, etc.

Business Security Test 2025 (August - November) ]]> <![CDATA[AV-Comparatives - NGFW Egress C2 Test 2025: Assessing the Effectiveness of Outgoing N]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21354 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:21:03 +0000 harlan4096]]> https://www.geeks.fyi/showthread.php?tid=21354 Quote:In November 2025, AV-Comparatives conducted an NGFW Egress C2 Test to evaluate the effectiveness of NGFW products in detecting and preventing malicious traffic. Certification reports are published only for vendors who achieved the certification (i.e. where malicious traffic was blocked). Non-certified vendors received feedback in order to improve their product.

In targeted attacks, one of the goals of APT groups is to establish control over a compromised system by opening a command-and-control channel (C2) to the command-and-control server operated by the attacker. If the attacker already has access to the system (via trusted relation or valid account) or was able to deliver malware by e.g. phishing or USB drive, they will then use C2 malware to open the C2 channel. The installed endpoint security product builds the first line of defence, but even the best products can be bypassed by APT groups. This means that the malicious-traffic prevention and detection capabilities of NGFWs are becoming more and more important. Therefore, we introduced the NGFW Egress C2 Test to check the effectiveness of NGFW products.

Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security Enterprise reached the certification requirements, i.e. it blocked all the malicious traffic used in this test. No other product was certified this year. This test will be offered again in 2026.

You can read the full report including a detailed test description here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/ng...nterprise/

Continue Reading... ]]> Quote:In November 2025, AV-Comparatives conducted an NGFW Egress C2 Test to evaluate the effectiveness of NGFW products in detecting and preventing malicious traffic. Certification reports are published only for vendors who achieved the certification (i.e. where malicious traffic was blocked). Non-certified vendors received feedback in order to improve their product.

In targeted attacks, one of the goals of APT groups is to establish control over a compromised system by opening a command-and-control channel (C2) to the command-and-control server operated by the attacker. If the attacker already has access to the system (via trusted relation or valid account) or was able to deliver malware by e.g. phishing or USB drive, they will then use C2 malware to open the C2 channel. The installed endpoint security product builds the first line of defence, but even the best products can be bypassed by APT groups. This means that the malicious-traffic prevention and detection capabilities of NGFWs are becoming more and more important. Therefore, we introduced the NGFW Egress C2 Test to check the effectiveness of NGFW products.

Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security Enterprise reached the certification requirements, i.e. it blocked all the malicious traffic used in this test. No other product was certified this year. This test will be offered again in 2026.

You can read the full report including a detailed test description here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/ng...nterprise/

Continue Reading... ]]>