AV-TEST
AV-TEST is an independent organization which evaluates and rates antivirus and security suite software[1] for Microsoft Windows, macOS and Android operating systems,[2] according to a variety of criteria. The organisation is based in Magdeburg, Germany.[3]
Every other month, the researchers publish the results of their testing,[3][4] where they list which products they awarded their certification.[5] They regularly test antivirus, anti-spyware and firewall software for the software publishers and for magazines. In the field of product certification they work together with Tekit Consult Bonn GmbH (TÜV Saarland group).
AV-TEST is a member of the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization.
History
[edit]It was founded by Andreas Marx (CEO) and Guido Habicht in 2004. In February 2021, AV Test was acquired by Swiss IT Security.[6]
Criticism
[edit]In 2013, the security specialist and CEO of IT security company Kaspersky Lab, Eugene Kaspersky, criticized AV-TEST for changing their certification process.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Harley, David (2011). AVIEN Malware Defense Guide for the Enterprise. Elsevier. p. 487. ISBN 9780080558660. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
- ↑ Rosenblatt, Seth (2013-03-15). "Android antivirus apps improve their grades". cnet. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 2013-04-13. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
- 1 2 Owano, Nancy (2013-01-18). "Microsoft Security Essentials misses AV-Test Certified status". PhysOrg. Douglas, Isle of Man: Omicron Technology Ltd. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
- ↑ Rosenblatt, Seth (2013-04-08). "Windows 8's rising security tide raises all antivirus boats". cnet. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 2013-06-10. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
- ↑ Rubenking, Neil J. (2013-01-16). "Microsoft and Others Fail Antivirus Test". PC Magazine. Ziff Davis. Retrieved 2013-06-10.
- ↑ "AV Test". CBInsights. Archived from the original on 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ↑ "One step forward, two steps back". eugene.kaspersky.com.
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