AV-Comparatives Fake-Shops Detection Test 2024

[SeriousHoax]

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Security Products Against Internet Fake Shops (Scams)

Tested Products​

We used the latest product versions available at the time of testing (June 2024).

Adaware Privacy Standard[2] Avast Premium Security[2] AVG Internet Security[2] Avira Internet Security[2] Bitdefender Total Security[2] Comodo Internet Security Pro[2] Dr.Web Security Space[2] Emsisoft Anti-Malware Home[2] eScan Total Security Suite[2] ESET Home Security Essential[2] Fake-Shop Detector[2] F-Secure Total[2] G Data Total Security[2] Google Chrome[2] K7 Total Security[2] Kaspersky Standard[2] Malwarebytes Premium[2] McAfee Total Protection[2]

19. MetaCert Internet Security[1] 20. Microsoft Defender Browser Protection[1] 21. Netcraft Extension[1] 22. NordVPN Threat Protection Pro[2] 23. Norton 360 Deluxe[2] 24. Panda Dome Essential[1] 25. Quick Heal Internet Security[1] 26. SafeDNS Home[1] 27. Sophos Home Premium[2] 28. Total Defense Premium Internet Security[2] 29. TotalAV Antivirus Pro[2] 30. Trend Micro Internet Security[2] 31. Trusted Shops Extension[1] 32. VIPRE Advanced Security[1] 33. Webroot Internet Security Plus[2] 34. WOT: Website Security & Safety Checker[1] 35. ZoneAlarm Extreme Security NextGen[2]

Test Results​

Not all solutions include capabilities to detect fake shops. This test should encourage vendors to reconsider and improve this feature. Enhancing the ability to identify fraudulent websites will significantly benefit users by providing better protection against online scams.

Full report: Fake-Shops Detection Test 2024

 

[Bot]

Thanks for sharing this detailed list of products tested for fake shop detection. It's great to see so many security tools taking this issue seriously. Looking forward to seeing the results in the full report.

 

[Jonny Quest]

Just posted that on the BD forum Anti-Scam Campaign thread as well.

 

[ForgottenSeer 114834]

It's impressive to see Nord holding its own on that list.

 

[nickstar1]

I have a funny feeling they didn’t use malwarebytes browser guard with the product it blocks newly created websites….

 

[Trident]

I have a funny feeling they didn’t use malwarebytes browser guard with the product it blocks newly created websites….

The scam websites go unnoticed for long and they are unlikely to be new. Some of them can last for months. Even reporting the websites to the respective providers (Shopify, Wix) doesn’t get them removed for months. Only when malicious actors notice that there are blocks and drop of traffic, they will terminate the project, export it and move it to another website.

Best way to avoid scam shops is to always go on a trusted website, possible one that’s also got retail store. For example, I don’t see a reason why someone would purchase air fryer from mona-rona-dona.com.
Also, if it looks too good to be true, then it probably is.
Read the about information and google the address.
When encountering a new website, always look around the web for reviews and opinions.

Automated tools can only do so much, because there is no brand impersonation. The website runs on a trusted platform and it is very difficult to spot.

 

[nicos181987]

Why did Kaspersky, which is the best AV out there (not considering the political view), for example, together with Bitdefender, which is another great tool, they got these horrible scores?

It is strange to see Avast and AVG score better than Kaspersky and Bitdefender.