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.
