Modern protection without signatures – comparison test on real threats
We started the year 2022 with protection test of modern antivirus solutions on so-called samples in the wild that can be found in various areas of the Internet, also captured by our honeypots. This test is completely automated, so it can run continuously 24 hours a day. We used more than 1800 samples of malware […]
AVLab among the leaders of trusted testing laboratories in Europe and worldwide (summary of the whole 2021)
In December 2021, AV-Comparatives, the most recognized testing laboratory in the world, asked its readers in a survey to evaluate the last twelve months of their cybersecurity activity. In one of the questions it was required to issue an opinion on known research institutes that through their work contribute to the improvement of personal and […]
Results of protection against threats from the list of CERT Poland
Since the November edition of long-term Advance In The Wild Test, we have made some significant changes. As observers of the virtual world, we already know that cyberthreats from year to year are becoming more complex. They require a new approach to protection, so what was effective 5 years ago, today does not deliver the expected results. As the AVLab Foundation for Cybersecurity, we also […]
The record number of malware in the test designed to check security
August 2021 introduced several changes to the test of antimalware applications. Our methodology remained unchanged, so we continued to use only real threats that can be found on the Internet and email attachments on daily basis. Unlike previous editions of the test, this time we used about 80% more malware samples than usual. We also improved the initial verification of malware before the sample […]
We checked protection level of security software
The July edition of the Advanced In The Wild Malware Test for the 14th time verifies security effectiveness of software from developers very well known in the cybersecurity industry. In our study that is complaint with MITRE procedures and techniques, we have analyzed 7 security solutions that protect wide range of devices. The test lasting uninterruptedly for the whole month, 24 hours […]
We check a diverse protection of software to secure computers
The May edition of our “Advanced In the Wild Malware Test” reveals a different approach to applying security to Windows 10 by developers that design protection software. In our study that is complaint with MITRE tactics and techniques, we have analyzed 11 solutions that protect network devices. The test lasting uninterruptedly for the whole month, 24 hours a day, was possible to carry out thanks to a programmed system […]
Avast Ultimate – how to properly configure protection to get maximum results?
Software to secure computers with the Avast logo may raise mixed fillings even today. The established position of the security solutions provider from Czech has been shaken because in 2020 users found out that Avast had been collecting anonymous user data, and selling those through subsidiary Jumpshot for analytical purposes to international corporations such as […]
We look into a solution from Proget Software for managing devices and data in a company
At remote work, but not only! And it does not matter where employee’s device is physically located. The further away from the employer, the better because protection of corporate data on a managed device (remotely or from the office) is the essences of software by Polish company Proget Software. Compatriots-programmers and their bosses can make […]
We test samples from the Internet for the 12th time
March 2021 passed in which we were testing security products for the whole month as part of systematic studies called “The Advanced in The Wild Malware Test” that are comply with procedures and techniques of cyberattacks described in the MITRE ATT&CK bases. Threat patterns that are presented in the form of matrices contain information on cybercrime techniques, and are used to develop specific methods […]
11th edition of security tests – comparison of software to protect computers
The first publication in 2021 concerning “The Advanced In The Wild Malware Test” is next, 11th edition since the beginning of this series of security tests. In January this year, the analysis in which we wanted to compare 10 security products, continued uninterruptedly for a whole month. In the test, we took into account these program versions that were suggested by developers. Here is the full list […]
