Avira

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Avira is one of the leaders in developing cloud-based protection against malware. This technology is used by many leading companies involved in security. Avira’s scanning engines use advanced machine learning and heuristics. They help identify and block malicious code from infecting devices, networks, and systems. Avira is part of Gen Digital Inc.

Key features of Avira

Avira Protection Cloud is fully integrated with antivirus software which strengthens protection, and allows to detect drive-by download attacks. This is one of the ways to infect computers that is invisible to a user, so without a comprehensive protection, it is impossible to block sophisticated attacks.

Avira Browser Safety, the primary protection plugin operates between a browser and the Internet. First of all, it protects users from malicious IP addresses and domains that spread malware. The module can detect and block tracking scripts, ads, and cryptocurrency miners.

Protection against 0-day malware is carried out through a machine learning system that allows to identify new forms of malware, detect targeted malware, and provide a high level of protection.

By choosing one of the Avira solutions, a user gets top-of-the-line cloud-based scanning technology. Devices secured in this way are well protected against trojans, keyloggers, ransomware, unwanted software (PUPs, PUAs), and exploits, thanks to automatic updates of the system.

Selected awards

Certificates that confirm the high quality of software and effectiveness in protecting against threats and attacks in real time.

excellent in the year 2022 certificate

After completion of all edition of the test, we granted a special certificate for the high level of protection maintained throughout 2022.

avlab 2023 march

We awarded the certificate for the highest quality of protection against Internet threats in the Advanced In The Wild Malware Test.

Advanced In The Wild Malware Test

Recent Results in March 2023

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Avast Antivirus Pro
PRE-LAUNCH:
95.94%
POST-LAUNCH:
4.06%

Blocked: 567/567
Total: 100%

WEB-LAYER PROTECTION: The classification concerns detecting malware samples before they are launched in the system.

RUNTIME DEFENSE: The analysis level, i.e. a virus has been run and blocked by a tested product.

SYSTEM COMPROMISE: The failure, i.e. a virus hasn’t been blocked and it has infected a system.

Remediation Time in a nutshell

March 2023

0

seconds

Average Remediation Time of active threats

99

seconds

Fastest Remediation Time of one single threat

0

seconds

Longest Remediation Time of one single threat

10

infections

or active threats
after Remediation

Remediation Time (RT) Legend
The time expressed in seconds from the introduction of malware into the system by a browser, through the launch, to detection and reaction by product on a security incident. The Remediation Time may depend on the real activity of the malware, which may increase calculated time.

remediation time diagram
Remediation time vertical

Example indicators

We can completely automate security tests carried out. For instance, we are able to record events of blocking an attack by a specific technology implemented in a product. If a product reacts to a malicious modification of the system, this kind of information is saved in the Windows event log or the local logs of the protection solution. We can capture such modification using the Windows API. For example, the activity of moving a virus to quarantine or running malware in a sandbox will cause the reading of a relevant key from the Windows registry or executing an action by a process. Then, we can mark recorded indicators as a detected attack, a blocked network connection, or an infected file removal. Here are some example indicators:

 ESET Internet Security:

ANTIVIRUS INDICATORSDESCRIPTION
C:\ProgramData\ESET\ESET Security\Logs\virlog.datMalware was removed or cured
*AppData\Local\ESET\ESET Security\QuarantineMalware was quarantined
C:\ProgramData\ESET\ESET Security\epfwlog.datBlocking of traffic by a firewall
C:\ProgramData\ESET\ESET Security\Logs\urllog.datBlocking of malware on a website

Test Participation & Certification Options

Vendors can participate directly in the Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test or obtain a Certification-Only Package for a product independently tested by AVLab. Paid participation provides access to extended technical services, test data, and custom configuration options, while result review and verification remain available to all tested vendors.

Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test - What Is Included?

Paid Assessment Participation
Certification-Only Package

GENERAL

Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test
Previously performed by AVLab
Public test results
Certification, if criteria are met
Annual awards, if eligible

RESULT REVIEW & TRANSPARENCY

Result review and clarification
Available to all tested vendors
Available to all tested vendors
Evidence necessary to verify a disputed result
Available to all tested vendors
Available to all tested vendors
Vendor commentary and response
Available to all tested vendors
Available to all tested vendors

TEST PREPARATION & CUSTOM CONFIGURATION

Product onboarding and configuration review
Not applicable
Vendor-recommended product configuration
Not applicable
Custom logging configuration
Not applicable
Vendor-requested technical logs
Not available retroactively

TECHNICAL SERVICES AND DATA

Detailed technical analysis
Available separately
Detailed test data
Available separately
API access to test data
Available separately
Evidence & technical logs
Available separately
Additional validation and retesting
Depending on scope
Available separately
Technical consultation with AVLab
Available separately

CERTIFICATION & MARKETING RIGHTS

Official certificate issued by AVLab
Certification badge
Use on vendor website
Use in social media and PR
Use in sales and marketing materials
Annual award materials, if eligible

Commercial use of AVLab certificates, certification badges, and award materials by independently tested vendors requires either Paid Assessment Participation or a Certification-Only Package. Independently tested vendors without either option may be listed in AVLab results and certification records but are not granted the right to use AVLab certification materials in their own marketing or communications.