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<blockquote data-quote="ForgottenSeer 72227" data-source="post: 807945"><p>I agree!</p><p></p><p>I was trying to say that, however you did it far better than me hehe.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite109" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>You have to look at a range of tests to get any picture of whats happening, furthermore look at other tests from other people/organizations to see if it is a one off, or a consistent thing. In regards to McAfee, I happened to go look back at some of the previous AV-comparative tests done recently and there too they were scoring very well. While it still may be a little early, it seems like they are definitely trending in the right direction, but as you said, time will tell.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite130" alt="(y)" title="Thumbs up (y)" loading="lazy" data-shortname="(y)" /></p><p></p><p>I also agree with your point of how tests are performed and what it could mean for the overall results. A lot of what you see on YouTube and even the HUB (nothing against the hub at all:emoji_innocent<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite109" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />, don't often represent the real world, nor how malware can appear on the system. A random folder of malware doesn't automatically appear on the desktop, there has to be a delivery method associated with it (ie: downloading from a website, opening an email attachment, visiting an infected site taking advantage of an un-patched exploit, etc...)</p><p></p><p>A lot of YouTube tests and even the HUB (again no offence intended) ignore the web component of every AV they test, so how do you know if the web component would have protected the system, or not? In terms of WD and Smartscreen they use the mark of the web, which doesn't work if a folder is taken off a local server, or a USB stick, etc... At the end of the day the method does in fact matter. IMHO the various security companies focus their efforts on preventing malware from getting on the system in the first place, which means stopping it from common entry points (ie: the web). They focus on how people use their computers in real life and how malware can get on to the system in real life.</p><p></p><p>Malware testing isn't easy, but they are fun<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite125" alt=":LOL:" title="Laugh :LOL:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":LOL:" />, however we just need to remember to look at the bigger picture and shouldn't pass judgment one way or another based on 1 or 2 test results.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite110" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite130" alt="(y)" title="Thumbs up (y)" loading="lazy" data-shortname="(y)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ForgottenSeer 72227, post: 807945"] I agree! I was trying to say that, however you did it far better than me hehe.:) You have to look at a range of tests to get any picture of whats happening, furthermore look at other tests from other people/organizations to see if it is a one off, or a consistent thing. In regards to McAfee, I happened to go look back at some of the previous AV-comparative tests done recently and there too they were scoring very well. While it still may be a little early, it seems like they are definitely trending in the right direction, but as you said, time will tell.(y) I also agree with your point of how tests are performed and what it could mean for the overall results. A lot of what you see on YouTube and even the HUB (nothing against the hub at all:emoji_innocent:), don't often represent the real world, nor how malware can appear on the system. A random folder of malware doesn't automatically appear on the desktop, there has to be a delivery method associated with it (ie: downloading from a website, opening an email attachment, visiting an infected site taking advantage of an un-patched exploit, etc...) A lot of YouTube tests and even the HUB (again no offence intended) ignore the web component of every AV they test, so how do you know if the web component would have protected the system, or not? In terms of WD and Smartscreen they use the mark of the web, which doesn't work if a folder is taken off a local server, or a USB stick, etc... At the end of the day the method does in fact matter. IMHO the various security companies focus their efforts on preventing malware from getting on the system in the first place, which means stopping it from common entry points (ie: the web). They focus on how people use their computers in real life and how malware can get on to the system in real life. Malware testing isn't easy, but they are fun:LOL:, however we just need to remember to look at the bigger picture and shouldn't pass judgment one way or another based on 1 or 2 test results.;)(y) [/QUOTE]
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