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AV-Comparatives Releases 2025 Consumer Summary Report

AV-Comparatives, a highly respected organization in cybersecurity testing, recently published its Consumer Summary Report 2025. This comprehensive document provides a detailed analysis of the leading consumer security products designed for Windows, showcasing their performance in real-world scenarios.

The report draws on results from the 2025 Consumer Main-Test Series, where 19 popular security solutions were thoroughly evaluated. AV-Comparatives applied rigorous testing methods to assess various aspects of these products, including their effectiveness against live internet threats, malware detection capabilities, resilience to sophisticated attacks, and overall impact on system performance. Additionally, the frequency of false alarms was examined. Each testing method adhered to transparent and scientifically valid practices reflective of real-life conditions to ensure the reliability of the findings.

Key Insights from the Report

The findings from the 2025 Consumer Summary Report revealed several top-performing products worthy of recognition. Those that exhibited outstanding performance across all testing categories received the prestigious Top-Rated Product award. The products that earned this accolade include:

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

This award serves as a testament to their capacity to provide effective cybersecurity solutions that are both reliable and user-friendly.

Category-Specific Awards

To further recognize excellence, AV-Comparatives distributed Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards across various test categories:
1. Real-World Protection:
- Gold: Norton
- Silver: Bitdefender
- Bronze: Avira, Kaspersky, McAfee
2. Malware Protection:
- Gold: Kaspersky
- Silver: G DATA
- Bronze: Bitdefender
3. Performance (Low System Impact):
- Gold: Avast, AVG
- Silver: Norton
- Bronze: McAfee
4. Advanced Threat Protection:
- Gold: Bitdefender, ESET
5. False Positives:
- Gold: Kaspersky
- Silver: Total Defense
- Bronze: Bitdefender

These awards not only endorse strong protective measures but also highlight the importance of usability and system efficiency, which are vital for everyday users.

User Experience Review

Beyond the technical assessments, the report offers valuable insights into user experience by conducting an interface review for each product. This thorough evaluation considers installation processes, configuration versatility, alerts, and overall usability. Such insights are essential for consumers, reflecting both the effectiveness of the security measures and practical usability in daily contexts.

Guidance for Consumers

Andreas Clementi, the CEO and Founder of AV-Comparatives, noted, "The 2025 Consumer Summary Report demonstrates that many, if not most, vendors are providing a very high level of protection. Our aim is to continue delivering independent, transparent testing that empowers consumers to make informed decisions regarding cybersecurity solutions based on trustworthy data."

The complete Consumer Summary Report 2025 is freely available for download here. Consistent updates to these reports will continue to support and guide users in navigating the evolving landscape of cybersecurity solutions.