AV-TEST Product Review Report – Q3/2010

During July, August and September 2010 we continuously evaluated 16 security products using their default settings. They were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on realistic test scenarios and challenged the products against real-world threats. Products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers.

Internet Security

Version	2010 & 2011
Platform	Windows XP (SP3, 32 bit)
Report	103575
Date	Q3/2010

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Protection

Protection against malware infections
(such as viruses, worms or Trojan horses)
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	Industry average	July	August	September
Protection against 0-day malware attacks from the internet, inclusive of web and e-mail threats (Real-World Testing) 66 samples used
Blocking of malware on or post execution (Dynamic Detection Testing) 20 samples used
Detection of a representative set of malware discovered in the last 2-3 months (AV-TEST reference set) 1,038,795 samples used
Detection of widespread malware (according to the WildList) 28,838 samples used
Protection Score	3.5/ 6.0

Repair

Cleaning and repair of a malware-infected computer

	Industry average	July	August	September
Removal of all active components of widespread malware (according to the WildList) from a computer 20 samples used
Removal of further malicious components and remediation of critical system modifications made by malware 20 samples used
Detection of deliberately hidden active malware (Rootkits and stealth malware) 18 samples used
Removal of deliberately hidden active malware (Rootkits and stealth malware) 18 samples used
Repair Score	3.0/ 6.0

Usability

Impact of the security software on the usability of the whole computer
(lower values indicate better results)
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	Industry average	July	August	September
Average slow-down of the computer by the security software in daily use Number of test cases: 13
False detections of legitimate software as malware during a system scan (false positives) 530,462 samples used	3	4	6	6
False warnings of certain actions during the installation and use of legitimate software 20 samples used	1	0
False blockings of certain actions during the installation and use of legitimate software 20 samples used	1	0
Usability Score	4.5/ 6.0

Evaluation based on a point system

All products can achieve a maximum of 6 points each in the three categories of protection, performance and usability. This means 18 points are the best possible test result.
At 10 points or higher, a product is awarded the AV-TEST seal of approval.
At 17.5 points or higher, AV-TEST also issues the "TOP PRODUCT" award. Additional details ›