Tag: certification
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VB tests the web security products that play an important role in fending off web-based threats
The web continues to be a major infection vector for individuals and organisations alike. Though the number of drive-by download attacks (often through exploit kits) is down from its peak half a decade ago, they have seen a bit of resurgence recently, with more than half a dozen exploit kits currently active ─ and tracked…
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Latest AV-Test results released
New round of figures compare products to Microsoft baselines. Independent test organization AV-Test has released its latest bimonthly report, covering 26 consumer products and nine business solutions. As in the last report , Microsoft solutions were considered a baseline level, although at least one product which scored lower than Microsoft was still awarded certification. As…
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AV-Test.org unveils latest results
Trend Micro achieves pass; Microsoft and McAfee fail to reach certification standards. Independent testing body AV-Test.org has released its latest set of quarterly test results, reporting on the performance of 19 products in its multi-layer certification scheme. The reports show some major players not reaching the required grade, with McAfee ‘s Internet Security solution missing…
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AV-Test.org issues latest round of testing results
Symantec and Microsoft outdo Trend and McAfee in live tests. Independent testing organisation AV-Test.org has released its latest round of test results in a simplified format, providing at-a-glance details of performance in a series of tests aimed at mimicking real-world situations. Testing covered a wide range of criteria, all run in a fully connected and…
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Record breaking 60 anti-malware products undergo VB100 testing on Windows XP
One third fail to gain certification. Virus Bulletin has completed its largest ever test of anti-malware products, with a phenomenal 60 products being tested on Windows XP . 40 of the products submitted for testing were awarded the VB100 certification, while the other 20 failed to demonstrate the detection abilities required, with Microsoft , Frisk…
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AV-Comparatives releases latest retrospective figures
Half of products rated top-class in proactive detection testing. Independent testing lab AV-Comparatives has released its latest set of results, the semi-annual retrospective test which follows on from its major detection test published in September. Some 16 products featured in the test, the same selection reported on in the September figures, but this time products…
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ICSA Labs report reveals testing details
Certification issues unmasked in 20-year lab survey. Renowned testing and certification group ICSA Labs has released a fascinating report drawing back the curtain on its security product tests – the detailed results of which are generally kept quiet as products go through the process of achieving certification. Among the most widely noted facts in the…
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Virus Bulletin announces new anti-spam certification scheme
Independent security testing body to certify anti-spam products. Virus Bulletin has launched a new anti-spam certification scheme. Until now, end-users have had little factual information available about the performance of the various different spam filters. Now, Virus Bulletin will use the experience gained during more than a decade of anti-malware comparative testing to run a…