Real-World & Malware Protection Tests September 2018

[509322]

bro I don' got no 30 minutes to waste on this XXX it's not downloading fast enough gimme another one

Wut ?

North Korea internet is Best Korea internet !

1kb\decade

 

[Dhruv2193]

i guess if one has high security browsers like chrome, firefox(not talking about privacy), and has general knowledge relating to safe browsing, one need not use any web security. just my pov.

 

[RejZoR]

How is avast! 100% on the graph but 99% on the chart...

 

[Ink]

How is avast! 100% on the graph but 99% on the chart...

They are different tests.
Real-World Protection Test September 2018 – Factsheet | AV-Comparatives
Malware Protection Test September 2018 | AV-Comparatives

Updated thread title and added some links to first post.

 

[Bill K]

Interesting that ESET has the fewest FPs with just 1, while others range up to 59!

 

[Eddie Morra]

North Korea internet is Best Korea internet !

Best security as well!! Apparently a commonly used AV from within North Korea is using technology stolen from a decade-old version of Trend-Micro IIRC. LOL.

North Korea Antivirus Contains 'Illegally Copied' Trend Micro Code
North Korea's SiliVaccine antivirus contains stolen Trend Micro engine | ZDNet

 

[LDogg]

Is this another test we all should be taking with a pinch of salt or something to consider when user(s) choose their AV vendor?

~LDogg

 

[bribon77]

Some people have massive brain hemorrhages if an AV allows inert malware or malware that sits there and does nothing.

That is serious..

 

[shmu26]

Is this another test we all should be taking with a pinch of salt or something to consider when user(s) choose their AV vendor?

~LDogg

Why not consider it? Together with test results over a few months, of course.
All tests have their drawbacks. For instance, malware hub testing does not accurately represent real-life conditions. They download zipped folders of malware and run them one after another on desktop. Not exactly what a typical user would do.
You get my point? There is something to be learned from the various testing methods. They all need a little salt.

 

[LDogg]

Why not consider it? Together with test results over a few months, of course.
All tests have their drawbacks. For instance, malware hub testing does not accurately represent real-life conditions. They download zipped folders of malware and run them one after another on desktop. Not exactly what a typical user would do.
You get my point? There is something to be learned from the various testing methods. They all need a little salt.

I'll keep this link handy then when looking at other AVs! Thanks for replying!

~LDogg

 

[shmu26]

I'll keep this link handy then when looking at other AVs! Thanks for replying!

~LDogg

Like Lockdown says, the percentage difference between the good AVs is always pretty small. It's more important to just find an AV that likes your system and doesn't get in your face too much.

 

[LDogg]

Like Lockdown says, the percentage difference between the good AVs is always pretty small. It's more important to just find an AV that likes your system and doesn't get in your face too much.

Very true. So far I seem to like Forticlient. Pretty good piece of software.

~LDogg

 

[509322]

Best security as well!! Apparently a commonly used AV from within North Korea is using technology stolen from a decade-old version of Trend-Micro IIRC. LOL.

North Korea Antivirus Contains 'Illegally Copied' Trend Micro Code
North Korea's SiliVaccine antivirus contains stolen Trend Micro engine | ZDNet

No !

Trend Micro steal North Korea AV technologies by hackings.

North Korea AV is Best Korea AV !

:X3:

 

[509322]

Is this another test we all should be taking with a pinch of salt or something to consider when user(s) choose their AV vendor?

~LDogg

Finding what works best for you on your specific system is more important.

Not being paranoid that the AV you have chosen is not protecting you in unknown, hidden ways - not having grave doubts about the product - that is the most important thing of all.

The problem is that people see 0.1 % failure rate as a general failure. It irks them to no end.

The psychology of AV choices and IT security is fascinating. Most of it is fear-based upon ignorance.

 

[shmu26]

Finding what works best for you on your specific system is more important.

Not being paranoid that the AV you have chosen is not protecting you in unknown, hidden ways - not having grave doubts about the product - that is the most important thing of all.

The problem is that people see 0.1 % failure rate as a general failure. It irks them to no end.

The psychology of AV choices and IT security is fascinating. Most of it is fear-based upon ignorance.

Fear + Ignorance = $$ for AV companies

 

[oldschool]

We're almost to Page 4. I'm getting out of here! :barefoot::barefoot::barefoot:

 

[509322]

Fear + Ignorance = $$ for AV companies

Many people buy and then ultimately stop using the AV because of annoyances, bugs, cannot figure out the product\unexpected behaviors, poor support experience, etc. Lack of protection (compromise) is towards the bottom of the list I'd bet - for all of them.

 

[ForgottenSeer 55474]

Very good for Microsoft & Bitdefender(as usual)