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AV-Comparatives Celebrates Cybersecurity Success in 2024

AV-Comparatives, the renowned independent antivirus testing lab, has officially launched its Annual Summary Report for 2024. This report is a comprehensive breakdown of the performance of 16 leading consumer security products for Windows, evaluated through a series of rigorous tests carried out over the year.

Highlighted Products

The assessment included the following top security solutions:

• - 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

Comprehensive Testing

In 2024, the organization conducted extensive tests to evaluate various key capabilities of the products:

• - Protection against real-world online threats
• - Detection and mitigation of malware programs
• - Defense against advanced targeted attacks
• - Efficient performance without compromising system speed

Distinguished Performers

While all reviewed products met acceptable standards, a few stood out for their exceptional performance:

• - ESET HOME Security Essential: Awarded Product of the Year 2024, ESET achieved the highest ranking of "Advanced+" across all seven tests, emphasizing its superior protective capabilities.
• - Avast Free Antivirus: Recognized as a Top-Rated Product, Avast also received an "Advanced+" score in six of seven tests and an "Advanced" in one, winning gold in the real-world protection test.
• - AVG Internet Security: As another Top-Rated Product, AVG matched Avast’s achievements with similar ratings.
• - Bitdefender Total Security: Securely positioned as a Top-Rated Product, it showcased strong results with its "Advanced+" scores and won gold in the malware protection tests.
• - Kaspersky Standard: This product, too, earned Top-Rated designation, achieving outstanding marks in detection accuracy against false positives.

Additional Recognitions

Several other products performed admirably, including:

• - Avira Free Antivirus: Secured gold in real-world protection testing, affirming its robust defense mechanisms.
• - McAfee Total Protection: Awarded gold for performance, proving minimal impact on system capabilities.
• - G DATA Total Security: Notably received a silver award for effective malware detection.

Room for Improvement

Despite the successes, there's room for growth. Trends in security solutions by Trend Micro Internet Security and Quick Heal Internet Security revealed areas needing enhancement to keep pace with industry standards. AV-Comparatives encourages these providers to closely examine the findings for future improvements.

Interface Review

The annual report also features an in-depth user interface review for all tested products. This section covers installation processes, security alerts, scanning options, quarantine management, and access controls—offering insights into the usability of each product.

Focusing on Cybersecurity for Businesses

The latest test results for major enterprise security solutions, such as those from Avast, Bitdefender, Cisco, and others, are also accessible on the AV-Comparatives website. This dataset supports both corporate users and enterprises in securing their digital environments effectively.

Commitment to Transparency

AV-Comparatives remains dedicated to delivering thorough, scientifically rigorous cybersecurity evaluations. By providing impartial assessments, the goal is to empower both consumers and businesses to make well-informed decisions about their digital security solutions.

For a detailed look into the full report, visit AV-Comparatives 2024 Summary Report.