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AV-Comparatives Releases the 2025 Consumer Summary Report

On January 19, 2026, AV-Comparatives, the globally recognized authority in cybersecurity testing, unveiled its 2025 Consumer Summary Report. This report delivers an extensive overview of the performance of leading consumer security products designed for Windows systems. By summarizing a full year of rigorous, scientifically-engineered tests, the report serves as a vital resource for consumers seeking reliable and effective cybersecurity solutions.

Overview of the Report

The Consumer Summary Report consolidates findings from the 2025 Consumer Main Test Series, evaluating 19 widely used security products. The rigorous assessments focused on several key areas:

• - Real-world protection against contemporary internet threats
• - Malware detection capabilities
• - Resilience against advanced attacks
• - Impact on system performance
• - Frequency of false alarms

Conducted under real-world conditions using transparent methods, these tests ensure that results are both unbiased and reproducible.

Key Findings

Top Rated Products 2025

The most exceptional products, demonstrating consistently high performance across all test categories, were honored with AV-Comparatives’ prestigious Top-Rated Product Award. This year’s recipients include:

• - Avast Free Antivirus
• - AVG AntiVirus Free
• - Bitdefender Total Security
• - ESET HOME Security Essential
• - G DATA Total Security
• - Kaspersky Premium
• - Norton Antivirus Plus

Category Awards

To emphasize outstanding achievements in specific areas, AV-Comparatives awarded Gold, Silver, and Bronze accolades in various test categories:

• - Real-World Protection:

- Gold – Norton
- Silver – Bitdefender
- Bronze – Avira, Kaspersky, McAfee

• - Malware Protection:

- Gold – Kaspersky
- Silver – G DATA
- Bronze – Bitdefender

• - Performance (Minimal System Impact):

- Gold – Avast AVG
- Silver – Norton
- Bronze – McAfee

• - Advanced Threat Protection:

- Gold – Bitdefender and ESET

• - False Positives:

- Gold – Kaspersky
- Silver – Total Defense
- Bronze – Bitdefender

These awards reflect strong protection capabilities, a balanced approach towards user-friendliness, and system efficiency, all critical factors for everyday users.

User Experience Reviews

In addition to technical assessments, the report provides a structured review of the user interface for each product. This includes evaluations of installation processes, configuration options, alerts, and overall usability. These evaluations ensure that ratings not only represent security effectiveness but also practical applicability for users.

Consumer Guidance

Andreas Clementi, CEO and Founder of AV-Comparatives, states, "The 2025 Consumer Summary Report highlights that many vendors continue to provide a very high level of protection." He emphasizes their commitment to offering independent, transparent testing, enabling consumers to make informed decisions about their cybersecurity options based on reliable data.

The full Consumer Summary Report 2025 is available for free download at AV-Comparatives Official Website.