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Overview of the 2024 Summary Report by AV-Comparatives

AV-Comparatives, a leading independent laboratory specializing in antivirus testing, has officially released its 2024 Summary Report. This annual report serves as a comprehensive assessment of various consumer security products for Windows, evaluating a total of sixteen different antivirus solutions. Through a series of rigorous tests conducted throughout the year, this report aims to provide insights into the performance, strengths, and weaknesses of leading cybersecurity products in today’s digital landscape.

Evaluated Products

The 2024 Summary Report features a broad spectrum of security solutions, including:

• - 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 Testing Criteria

AV-Comparatives employed various criteria to gauge the effectiveness of the evaluated security products:
1. Protection against real-world threats: Each product's capacity to fend off actual internet threats was rigorously assessed.
2. Detection of malicious programs: The ability to identify and react to harmful software was carefully analyzed.
3. Defense against advanced attacks: Products were tested for their capability to protect against sophisticated, targeted attacks.
4. Operational efficiency: The impact on system performance during the use of these antivirus solutions was evaluated to ensure they could operate smoothly without hindering the user's experience.

Outstanding Performers

Among the examined products, several demonstrated exceptional capabilities, earning notable awards:

• - ESET HOME Security Essential was honored as the Product of the Year 2024, achieving the highest "Advanced+" rating across all tests, showcasing its robust protection features.
• - Avast Free Antivirus and AVG Internet Security, both recognized as Top-Rated Products, excelled in similar metrics, earning numerous high ratings and sharing the Gold Award in the Real-World Protection Test.
• - Bitdefender Total Security and Kaspersky Standard were also lauded for their performance and obtained Gold Awards in specialized tests for malware protection and false positives, respectively.

Additional Recognitions

Further commendations were given to:

• - Avira Free Antivirus earning the Gold Award in the Real-World Protection Test.
• - McAfee Total Protection, recognized for causing minimal impact on system performance within the Performance Test.
• - G DATA Total Security, which gained a Silver Award for malware protection effectiveness.

Areas for Improvement

While the majority of assessed products excelled, some, including Trend Micro Internet Security and Quick Heal Internet Security, were noted as requiring enhancements to keep pace with industry leaders. AV-Comparatives is encouraging these manufacturers to utilize the detailed findings to improve their products' efficacy in future evaluations.

User-Interface Evaluation

In addition to performance metrics, the Summary Report features an extensive review of the user interfaces of all tested products. This section provides valuable insights into usability aspects such as installation processes, security notifications, scan functionalities, quarantine management, and access controls.

Corporate Cybersecurity Solutions

For enterprises, the latest assessment results for corporate security solutions are now available, including evaluations for brands such as Avast, Bitdefender, Cisco, CrowdStrike, and several others, reflecting the extensive range of options available to business users.

Conclusion

AV-Comparatives remains committed to delivering transparent, accurate, and scientifically supported assessments of cybersecurity solutions. This approach empowers both individual consumers and businesses to make well-informed decisions regarding their digital security needs. For a complete analysis of the findings and to view the full 2024 Summary Report, visit the AV-Comparatives website.