- Sep 2, 2021
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In this video, we compare 8 paid antivirus programs.
The aim is to see how effective they are, and rank them from worst to best.
Please note:
- the antiviruses are already ranked in the video, I've taken into account Web blocking, the reaction to an attack, my malware pack and how the antivirus will defend itself.
- Please be courteous and respect my ranking. Filming took over 9 hours and 2 hours of preparation.
- the winning antivirus goes straight to the final, episode 4.
- A 3rd part has been added with enterprise antivirus, delaying the video schedule.
- all antivirus are default, I've only activated IF NECESSARY some options that the editor hasn't activated (heuristics, PUP detection etc.)
- the protocol is the same.
Winner : Eset
The aim is to see how effective they are, and rank them from worst to best.
Please note:
- the antiviruses are already ranked in the video, I've taken into account Web blocking, the reaction to an attack, my malware pack and how the antivirus will defend itself.
- Please be courteous and respect my ranking. Filming took over 9 hours and 2 hours of preparation.
- the winning antivirus goes straight to the final, episode 4.
- A 3rd part has been added with enterprise antivirus, delaying the video schedule.
- all antivirus are default, I've only activated IF NECESSARY some options that the editor hasn't activated (heuristics, PUP detection etc.)
- the protocol is the same.
K7 Ultimate is an Indian antivirus that is beginning to make a name for itself.
The interface has evolved and welcomes us with a beautiful blue, which I like, the interface looks new while the old one was starting to date ...
Web: 10/10 , K7 blocks all malicious links.
Crack: 1/1 , blocked by K7
Pack : 33 out of 215 . K7 has improved a lot on behavioral blocking (the MAT effect?) but still lags behind on more direct attacks like scripts or other injectors...
In the end, an infection drops random files into Document. K7 deletes them, but this creates a loop.
Too bad, it's in 8th place.
The interface has evolved and welcomes us with a beautiful blue, which I like, the interface looks new while the old one was starting to date ...
Web: 10/10 , K7 blocks all malicious links.
Crack: 1/1 , blocked by K7
Pack : 33 out of 215 . K7 has improved a lot on behavioral blocking (the MAT effect?) but still lags behind on more direct attacks like scripts or other injectors...
In the end, an infection drops random files into Document. K7 deletes them, but this creates a loop.
Too bad, it's in 8th place.
Trend Micro is a well-known Japanese antivirus, especially in the corporate and school sectors.
For a long time now, Trend has been providing a fully automatic, 100% Cloud solution.
It's suitable for novices because... you can't configure anything! (but I've customized its interface, Japan obliges
)
Web: 10/10 , Trend blocks all links!
Crack: Trend says it doesn't know the file and recommends deleting it, which I do. 1/1
Pack: Remains 18 out of 215 . Trend continues its efforts to detect malware, but still relies too much on its reputation system. It's good because it prevents executions, but it doesn't give any information other than to delete.
In the end, 2 scripts pass without reaction.
It ranks 7th. Despite good performance, relying too much on reputation and providing no information can annoy people.
For a long time now, Trend has been providing a fully automatic, 100% Cloud solution.
It's suitable for novices because... you can't configure anything! (but I've customized its interface, Japan obliges
)Web: 10/10 , Trend blocks all links!
Crack: Trend says it doesn't know the file and recommends deleting it, which I do. 1/1
Pack: Remains 18 out of 215 . Trend continues its efforts to detect malware, but still relies too much on its reputation system. It's good because it prevents executions, but it doesn't give any information other than to delete.
In the end, 2 scripts pass without reaction.
It ranks 7th. Despite good performance, relying too much on reputation and providing no information can annoy people.
ZoneAlarm is an Israeli company formerly known for its famous firewall.
Previously using Kaspersky, it now uses Sophos in addition to its own Cloud engine.
It's also the longest, taking around 40 minutes to install! (because ZA wanted to install 6 Microsoft programs.... )
Web: ZoneAlarm's Web protection is very poor. It's called Anti-Bot and only reacted twice.
But it intercepted all downloads! (9/9)
On the other hand, it analyzes by emulating the file, which is relatively time-consuming...
Crack: ZoneAlarm blocks installation. 1/1
Pack: Remains 17 out of 215. Zone is quick to scan, but takes a very long time to clean up, taking exactly 1 hour!
Because ZoneAlarm bombards with alerts, doing 1 after the other...
At launch, ZoneAlarm reacts rather late, but ends up destroying the installation attempts. In the end, only one script remains active.
It's in 6th place, so a little reactivity would be in order!
Previously using Kaspersky, it now uses Sophos in addition to its own Cloud engine.
It's also the longest, taking around 40 minutes to install! (because ZA wanted to install 6 Microsoft programs.... )
Web: ZoneAlarm's Web protection is very poor. It's called Anti-Bot and only reacted twice.
But it intercepted all downloads! (9/9)
On the other hand, it analyzes by emulating the file, which is relatively time-consuming...
Crack: ZoneAlarm blocks installation. 1/1
Pack: Remains 17 out of 215. Zone is quick to scan, but takes a very long time to clean up, taking exactly 1 hour!
Because ZoneAlarm bombards with alerts, doing 1 after the other...
At launch, ZoneAlarm reacts rather late, but ends up destroying the installation attempts. In the end, only one script remains active.
It's in 6th place, so a little reactivity would be in order!
Emsisoft is undoubtedly one of the best-known anti-malware products.
Formerly a-Squared and running under IKARUS, Emsisoft adopted the Bitdefender engine several years ago.
However, the installation system has been modified. You need to create a comtpe and then download the software. The license will be added to an online account. A bit like Sophos or Bitdefender…
Web : 9/9 . Emsisoft blocks all links, one link is dead.
Crack: 1/1 . Blocked by the Emsisoft Cloud.
Pack: 15 left out of 215.
At first, I was very scared... not seeing Emsisoft react.
Then, the antivirus started to react and sweep away the attacks one after the other. A lack of reactivity is noted.
The machine is back to normal, but Emsisoft still needs to work on its reactivity.
Formerly a-Squared and running under IKARUS, Emsisoft adopted the Bitdefender engine several years ago.
However, the installation system has been modified. You need to create a comtpe and then download the software. The license will be added to an online account. A bit like Sophos or Bitdefender…
Web : 9/9 . Emsisoft blocks all links, one link is dead.
Crack: 1/1 . Blocked by the Emsisoft Cloud.
Pack: 15 left out of 215.
At first, I was very scared... not seeing Emsisoft react.
Then, the antivirus started to react and sweep away the attacks one after the other. A lack of reactivity is noted.
The machine is back to normal, but Emsisoft still needs to work on its reactivity.
Kaspersky is a Russian antivirus company widely known and respected in the security world.
In this version, I opt for the Plus version, which includes everything you need to be protected.
I've had to create exceptions for ProcessHacker, which doesn't like it...
Web : 9/9 . Kaspersky blocked everything, one link died.
Crack: Kaspersky detects malicious behavior and deletes the file. 1/1
Pack: Remains 9 out of 215. Excellent responsiveness from Kaspersky, even blocking files I launch!
But LummaStealer gets the better of Kaspersky and doesn't react.
It's a shame.
In this version, I opt for the Plus version, which includes everything you need to be protected.
I've had to create exceptions for ProcessHacker, which doesn't like it...
Web : 9/9 . Kaspersky blocked everything, one link died.
Crack: Kaspersky detects malicious behavior and deletes the file. 1/1
Pack: Remains 9 out of 215. Excellent responsiveness from Kaspersky, even blocking files I launch!
But LummaStealer gets the better of Kaspersky and doesn't react.
It's a shame.
Formerly a hated antivirus like Norton, McAfee made a big comeback last year by completely redeveloping their application.
Gone is the heavy McAfee, and in comes the new McAfee, lightweight and entirely cloud-based!
And it's paying off! It's much lighter.
I've agreed to install McAfee WebAdvisor.
Web: 9/9, McAfee blocks all links. Only one is dead.
Crack: McAfee blocks installation. 1/1
Pack: Remains 8 out of 215.
McAfee surprised me a lot, because it has really improved its engine and finally knows how to defend itself properly!
It's not always reactive to scripts, which takes it out of 2nd place, but it does block payload downloads.
A little effort on scripts, but it's heading in the right direction!
Gone is the heavy McAfee, and in comes the new McAfee, lightweight and entirely cloud-based!
And it's paying off! It's much lighter.
I've agreed to install McAfee WebAdvisor.
Web: 9/9, McAfee blocks all links. Only one is dead.
Crack: McAfee blocks installation. 1/1
Pack: Remains 8 out of 215.
McAfee surprised me a lot, because it has really improved its engine and finally knows how to defend itself properly!
It's not always reactive to scripts, which takes it out of 2nd place, but it does block payload downloads.
A little effort on scripts, but it's heading in the right direction!
Bitdefender, often Kaspersky's competitor, is a well-known Romanian antivirus.
The software retains its reputation, while boasting a polished interface.
I've activated Ransomware remediation and protection against crypto-jacking.
Web: 9/9, Bitdefender blocks all links. A slight slowdown was noted.
Crack: 1/1, Bitdefender blocks the dropper.
Pack: Remains 10 out of 215. Bitdefender shines and starts blocking the malware I'm running. It almost fell for Tank's fake game because PowerShell commands were in progress, but Bitdefender didn't let itself be fooled!
Only 1 piece of malware remains at the end, but Bitdefender cuts off its connection to the server.
The software retains its reputation, while boasting a polished interface.
I've activated Ransomware remediation and protection against crypto-jacking.
Web: 9/9, Bitdefender blocks all links. A slight slowdown was noted.
Crack: 1/1, Bitdefender blocks the dropper.
Pack: Remains 10 out of 215. Bitdefender shines and starts blocking the malware I'm running. It almost fell for Tank's fake game because PowerShell commands were in progress, but Bitdefender didn't let itself be fooled!
Only 1 piece of malware remains at the end, but Bitdefender cuts off its connection to the server.
ESET is a Slovakian antivirus, much appreciated by gamers for its lightness.
It's also a highly configurable antivirus!
Personally, I leave it at default.
Web: 10/10, ESET has blocked all links at source.
Crack: 1/1, ESET has blocked all installations.
Pack: 12 out of 215.
During runtime, Eset noticed a LummaStealer attack, impressive because the malware was unknown! In fact, it detected the pattern during launch.
On another piece of malware attempting to install itself, here ESET uses LiveGird to block the installation and remove the threat.
Congratulations, Eset is finally improving its Cloud network!
The machine is now infection-free, and deserves its 1st place.
It's also a highly configurable antivirus!
Personally, I leave it at default.
Web: 10/10, ESET has blocked all links at source.
Crack: 1/1, ESET has blocked all installations.
Pack: 12 out of 215.
During runtime, Eset noticed a LummaStealer attack, impressive because the malware was unknown! In fact, it detected the pattern during launch.
On another piece of malware attempting to install itself, here ESET uses LiveGird to block the installation and remove the threat.
Congratulations, Eset is finally improving its Cloud network!
The machine is now infection-free, and deserves its 1st place.
Winner : Eset
