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AV-Comparatives 2025 Consumer Summary Report Released

AV-Comparatives, a globally recognized authority in cybersecurity testing, has recently published its 2025 Consumer Summary Report. This report provides a thorough overview of the effectiveness of top consumer security products designed for Windows. It draws from a year of extensive testing that aims to help users select reliable and efficient cybersecurity solutions.

The Consumer Summary Report compiles data from AV-Comparatives' 2025 Consumer Main-Test Series, where a total of 19 popular security products were assessed on various criteria. Each product's effectiveness against real-world internet threats, malware detection abilities, performance impact on systems, and the occurrence of false alarms were meticulously analyzed. All results were derived from transparent methodologies applied under real-life conditions, ensuring fairness and reproducibility in outcomes.

Key Findings and Award-Winning Products

The results highlight various products that consistently excelled across all tested categories and earned the prestigious Top-Rated Product Award from AV-Comparatives. The leading products for 2025 include:

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

Additionally, AV-Comparatives bestowed Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards across distinct categories based on performance evaluation:

• - Real-World Protection: Gold – Norton; Silver – Bitdefender; Bronze – Avira, Kaspersky, McAfee
• - Malware Protection: Gold – Kaspersky; Silver – G DATA; Bronze – Bitdefender
• - Performance (Low System Impact): Gold – Avast, AVG; Silver – Norton; Bronze – McAfee
• - Advanced Threat Protection: Gold – Bitdefender, ESET
• - False Positives: Gold – Kaspersky; Silver – Total Defense; Bronze – Bitdefender

These awards not only underscore strong protective capabilities but also emphasize the usability and efficiency that are crucial for daily users.

User Experience Evaluation

Beyond technical assessments, the report also offers a detailed user-interface review for each product, which includes installation procedures, configuration options, alert systems, and overall user-friendliness. This component of the evaluation ensures that the assessments provide both security effectiveness and practical usability in everyday situations.

Independent Guidance for Consumers

Andreas Clementi, CEO and Founder of AV-Comparatives, stated, “The 2025 Consumer Summary Report illustrates that many vendors are still capable of delivering outstanding levels of protection. Our mission is to provide independent and transparent testing that empowers consumers to make informed security choices based on trustworthy data.”

The 2025 Consumer Summary Report is available for free download at AV-Comparatives. Consumers are encouraged to leverage this comprehensive resource to ensure they select the most effective cybersecurity solutions for their needs.