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<blockquote data-quote="franz" data-source="post: 1072980" data-attributes="member: 92005">Could this be the reason why some companies do not want to participate in such tests?Introduction: In the increasingly complex world of cyber security, reliable antivirus software is of immense importance.However, concerns have been raised about the possibility of manipulating tests to promote specific antivirus products. : Arguments for test manipulation:1. Financial incentive: It is claimed that some tests may have financial motives to skew the results in favor of certain anti-virus products. These incentives can come in the form of sponsorships, partnerships or even direct payments from specific suppliers. Such conflicts of interest may tempt the testers to manipulate the criteria or methods to promote certain products.&nbsp;2. Methodological biases: Testers are responsible for creating realistic scenarios to thoroughly evaluate the antivirus software. However, the choice of these scenarios and the criteria for evaluation can potentially introduce biases. Testers can customize tests to focus on areas where a specific antivirus solution excels, which can make it appear superior to others. This can create an unbalanced image and affect the overall ranking.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="franz, post: 1072980, member: 92005"] Could this be the reason why some companies do not want to participate in such tests? Introduction: In the increasingly complex world of cyber security, reliable antivirus software is of immense importance. However, concerns have been raised about the possibility of manipulating tests to promote specific antivirus products. : Arguments for test manipulation: 1. Financial incentive: It is claimed that some tests may have financial motives to skew the results in favor of certain anti-virus products. These incentives can come in the form of sponsorships, partnerships or even direct payments from specific suppliers. Such conflicts of interest may tempt the testers to manipulate the criteria or methods to promote certain products. 2. Methodological biases: Testers are responsible for creating realistic scenarios to thoroughly evaluate the antivirus software. However, the choice of these scenarios and the criteria for evaluation can potentially introduce biases. Testers can customize tests to focus on areas where a specific antivirus solution excels, which can make it appear superior to others. This can create an unbalanced image and affect the overall ranking. [/QUOTE]

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