AVLab.pl Product Enquiry - Which products should we test in your opinion?

[Adrian Ścibor]

Dears!

This is a completely non-committal thread, but we are keen for your feedback please!

We would like to know your recommendations in the following category - which software should be tested by AVLab in the near future? The software doesn't have to be from the big players:

• Cathegory 1: EDR-XDR/SIEM software only (EDR-XDR evaluation test).
• Cathegory 2: Anti-Malware/EDR/XDR products. Everyday Protection for Windows 10/11, Corporate Users and Home Users (which may be included to the Advanced In The-Wild Malware Test)
• Cathegory 3: Software for Banking Protection when you surrfing the Internet, buying something, doing bank transfers. Mainly the software for home users and Windows platform.

Can we ask you for your opinions, please?

Greetings for Everyone!
Adrian, AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation

 

[Jonny Quest]

Would the banking protection be a updated version of the 2023 test, maybe including Kaspersky Safe Money? That was a nice test.

Analiza modułów do ochrony bankowości i płatności internetowych » AVLab.pl

Ochrona internetowych płatności online ma na celu zabezpieczyć finanse, dane osobowe i chronić się przed cyberprzestępczością. Test trybu bankowego w nowoczesnych rozwiązaniach antywirusowych.

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[Divine_Barakah]

Malwarebytes Premium and Emsisoft.

 

[Adrian Ścibor]

Would the banking protection be a updated version of the 2023 test, maybe including Kaspersky Safe Money? That was a nice test.

Analiza modułów do ochrony bankowości i płatności internetowych » AVLab.pl

Ochrona internetowych płatności online ma na celu zabezpieczyć finanse, dane osobowe i chronić się przed cyberprzestępczością. Test trybu bankowego w nowoczesnych rozwiązaniach antywirusowych.

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The test will be continue as it does every year.

 

[Adrian Ścibor]

Malwarebytes Premium and Emsisoft.

We do regularry in Advanced In The Wild Malware Test: Recent Results » AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation

 

[Oldie1950]

Vipre was just discussed here in the forum.

 

[lokamoka820]

Microsoft Defender and Avira.

 

[cartaphilus]

Dears!

This is a completely non-committal thread, but we are keen for your feedback please!

We would like to know your recommendations in the following category - which software should be tested by AVLab in the near future? The software doesn't have to be from the big players:

• Cathegory 1: EDR-XDR/SIEM software only (EDR-XDR evaluation test).
• Cathegory 2: Anti-Malware/EDR/XDR products. Everyday Protection for Windows 10/11, Corporate Users and Home Users (which may be included to the Advanced In The-Wild Malware Test)
• Cathegory 3: Software for Banking Protection when you surrfing the Internet, buying something, doing bank transfers. Mainly the software for home users and Windows platform.

Can we ask you for your opinions, please?

Greetings for Everyone!
Adrian, AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation

Next gen corporate AI solutions like Harmony, deep instinct etc. But also add a resource impact score if possible.

Since looking into the future that will most likely be an eventual direction that home user AVs will take. I.e. Harmony and Zone alarm

 

[Adrian Ścibor]

Vipre was just discussed here in the forum.

I have already read in another topic, thanks. They contacted us last year but didn't tajke part the test, they refused.

Microsoft Defender and Avira.

Avira refuses participation.
From time to time we test MS Defender, we can include the software in upcoming edition.

Next gen corporate AI solutions like Harmony, deep instinct etc. But also add a resource impact score if possible.

Since looking into the future that will most likely be an eventual direction that home user AVs will take. I.e. Harmony and Zone alarm

Thanks for the proposal.
Enterprise software requires a licence, account. There is usually no trial version. We will have to contact with them about this, so no promises that we will get a licence.

 

[TairikuOkami]

Category 2: 360 TSE

 

[gary_seven]

What about CrowdStrike? Clearly, they're primarily a large corporate vendor solution, but I'm willing to take a chance on their product for my home lab.

 

[Zartarra]

Cat 2/3 : I like to see Trend Micro with hypersensive mode enabled and their Pay Guard function. Also Sophos could be interesting.
For enterprises I go for Cybereason, Cynet, Forninet, Palo Alto, Elastic and MS Defender for Enterprise.

 

[Adrian Ścibor]

What about CrowdStrike? Clearly, they're primarily a large corporate vendor solution, but I'm willing to take a chance on their product for my home lab.

I suppose they have more seriously problems than AVLab' tests now

 

[bazang]

• Cathegory 2: Anti-Malware/EDR/XDR products. Everyday Protection for Windows 10/11, Corporate Users and Home Users (which may be included to the Advanced In The-Wild Malware Test)

Very few credible test reports of WithSecure products. AVLab.pl test would be the only one.

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• Cathegory 3: Software for Banking Protection when you surrfing the Internet, buying something, doing bank transfers. Mainly the software for home users and Windows platform.

F-Secure due to its unusual banking protection technology.

 

[Adrian Ścibor]

Very few credible test reports of WithSecure products. AVLab.pl test would be the only one.

F-Secure due to its unusual banking protection technology.

That's why because WithSecure don't want to participate public tests in general, but we will do our best.
mks_vir internet security and arcabit (both software developes in Poland) has similar banking protection features.

 

[Trident]

Banking protection is amazing, but I expect the security solution to provide me with an environment, free from malicious code. In this case, I am not sure what’s the benefit of “banking protection” or secure browser such as Trend Micro Pay Guard/Bitdefender SafePay.

Anyway, in terms of EDR/XDR SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto and Check Point are highly interesting. CrowdStrike does not have bigger problems now. There are teams to deal with the recent failures, the business continues to run and their threat detection/reporting remains just as essential as always.

In category 2, maybe you can drop certain products, like Xcitium and Webroot. The Webroot reputation around the web is less than favourable and as an asset it is very unsuccessful, with or without a test.

 

[Jonny Quest]

Banking protection is amazing, but I expect the security solution to provide me with an environment, free from malicious code. In this case, I am not sure what’s the benefit of “banking protection” or secure browser such as Trend Micro Pay Guard/Bitdefender SafePay.

Maybe it's a "false sense of security"? I do know I feel better about using F-Secure banking protection, but...isn't opening a single browser tab, entering the bank web address directly into the address bar, and once there confirming your address and the certificate, is just as safe, especially since the site is also, has been scanned by the browser protection used, as you mentioned?

 

[ForgottenSeer 114834]

Maybe it's a "false sense of security"? I do know I feel better about using F-Secure banking protection, but...isn't opening a single browser tab, entering the bank web address directly into the address bar, and once there confirming your address and the certificate, is just as safe, especially since the site is also, has been scanned by the browser protection used, as you mentioned?

While generally safe, it's essential to be vigilant:

Typo Squatting: Accidentally typing a similar but incorrect URL can lead to a phishing site.

Malware: If your device is infected with malware, it could potentially intercept your banking information.

Public Wi-Fi: Avoid accessing sensitive information on public Wi-Fi networks.

Additional Tips:

Bookmark Your Bank: Save the official bank website as a bookmark for quick and easy access.

Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Add an extra layer of security to your account.

Keep Software Updated: Ensure your operating system and browser are up-to-date with the latest security patches.

By following these precautions, you can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your bank account.

 

[Jonny Quest]

While generally safe, it's essential to be vigilant:

Typo Squatting: Accidentally typing a similar but incorrect URL can lead to a phishing site.

Malware: If your device is infected with malware, it could potentially intercept your banking information.

Public Wi-Fi: Avoid accessing sensitive information on public Wi-Fi networks.

Additional Tips:

Bookmark Your Bank: Save the official bank website as a bookmark for quick and easy access.

Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Add an extra layer of security to your account.

Keep Software Updated: Ensure your operating system and browser are up-to-date with the latest security patches.

By following these precautions, you can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your bank account.

Excellent, especially the first two Are those banking features (Safe Pay, Safe Money, Banking Protection) valid,? Or, is it (those features) still something that needs to be taken with a grain of salt (they don't make us bullet-proof) and still be diligent on our ends, as per your post, (my stating it a bit rhetorically)?

 

[ForgottenSeer 114834]

Excellent, especially the first two Are those banking features (Safe Pay, Safe Money, Banking Protection) valid,? Or, is it (those features) still something that needs to be taken with a grain of salt (they don't make us bullet-proof) and still be diligent on our ends, as per your post, (my stating it a bit rhetorically)?

Safe Pay, Safe Money, and similar features often include:

Phishing protection: These systems can identify fraudulent websites and warn users before they enter sensitive information.

Secure browsing environments: They create isolated browsing sessions to protect against malware attacks.

Keystroke protection: They can prevent keyloggers from capturing your credentials.
These features can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to typo squatting.

In conclusion, while Safe Pay, Safe Money, and similar features are valuable tools, they should be used in conjunction with other security best practices. Maintaining a vigilant approach to online security is crucial to protecting your financial information.