Kaspersky top as Bitdefender fails in latest security tests!
Bitdefender, AVG and Microsoft Security Essentials the three worst security products in latest round of anti-malware testing 4 Nov 2014
Kaspersky Internet Security remains the top-ranked security program, with Norton Security and ESET Smart Security 7 completing the top three. The biggest loser in the latest round of expert testing was Bitdefender Internet Security, which slipped from fourth best to third from last.
Avast Free Antivirus remains the best free product, with rival AVG Antivirus Free 2014 coming in second last. The results come from the latest anti-malware tests by
Dennis Technology Labs, a security testing company affiliated with the publisher of Expert Reviews.
"In terms of protection, the top five products were from ESET, Qihoo 360, Symantec (Norton), Kaspersky Lab and Avast! Most of these products require a license that costs money," said Simon Edwards from Dennis Technology Labs.
"The most accurate programs were Kaspersky Internet Security 2015, Norton Security, ESET Smart Security 7 and Avast! Free Antivirus."
The continued poor performance of Microsoft Security Essentials comes as little surprise. Microsoft has previously admitted that its bundled security software is only intended to offer "baseline protection". All Windows users are advised to install additional security software to replace Microsoft Security Essentials or risk their PC being infected.