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Introduction

AV-Comparatives, an independent antivirus testing laboratory, has released its comprehensive 2024 Summary Report, which evaluates the performance of 16 consumer security products designed for Windows. The report highlights the effectiveness of each product against real-world internet threats, their ability to detect recent malware, and their performance during use.

Tested Products

The following security solutions were assessed in the 2024 evaluation:

• - Avast Free Antivirus
• - AVG Internet Security
• - Avira Free Antivirus
• - Bitdefender Total Security
• - ESET HOME Security Essential
• - F-Secure Internet Security
• - G DATA Total Security
• - Kaspersky Standard
• - McAfee Total Protection
• - Microsoft Defender
• - Norton Antivirus Plus
• - Panda Free Antivirus
• - Quick Heal Internet Security
• - Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus
• - TotalAV Antivirus Pro
• - Trend Micro Internet Security

Key Findings

Outstanding Performance

In this year’s assessment, all products met acceptable standards, but several stood out due to their exceptional performance:

• - ESET HOME Security Essential: Awarded the "Product of the Year 2024," achieving the highest rating of "Advanced+" across all seven tests, showcasing its superior protection capabilities.
• - Avast Free Antivirus: Received commendation with an "Advanced+" rating in six tests and an "Advanced" in one, also claiming the gold medal in the real-world protection test.
• - AVG Internet Security: Mirroring Avast's achievements, AVG secured an "Advanced+" in six tests and shared a gold medal in real-world protection.
• - Bitdefender Total Security: Achieved similar results, garnering an "Advanced+" in six tests and winning the gold medal for malware protection.
• - Kaspersky Standard: Recognized for its high performance, earning "Advanced+" in six tests and receiving gold in the false positives test.

Other Notable Performances

Additional products that displayed remarkable capabilities include:

• - Avira Free Antivirus: Claimed gold in real-world protection tests, reflecting its robust defensive measures against online threats.
• - McAfee Total Protection: Stood out in performance tests with minimal impact on system performance.
• - G DATA Total Security: Secured silver in malware protection tests, demonstrating efficient malware detection capability.

Areas for Improvement

While most products excelled, Trend Micro Internet Security and Quick Heal Internet Security showed areas needing enhancement to keep up with industry leaders. AV-Comparatives encourages these vendors to analyze detailed results critically to enhance their future product effectiveness.

User Interface Evaluation

The Summary Report also encompasses a thorough examination of the user interfaces of all tested products, highlighting aspects related to usability such as installation processes, security alerts, scanning options, quarantine management, and access controls.

Professional Cybersecurity Solutions

AV-Comparatives has also made available the latest test results for prominent enterprise security solutions from brands including Avast, Bitdefender, Cisco, CrowdStrike, ESET, and Kaspersky, among others.

Commitment to Transparency

AV-Comparatives is dedicated to providing transparent and scientifically rigorous cybersecurity assessments. Through impartial evaluations, the organization aims to empower consumers and businesses, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding digital security solutions.

For an in-depth analysis and access to the complete 2024 Summary Report, visit AV-Comparatives' official site.