Frequent updates for always-on protection
Aug 23, 2010As you know, most antivirus programs use several methods to detect, prevent and remove computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, adware, spyware, Rootkits and other forms of malware. The most commonly used methods are Heuristic-based detection and Signature based detection.
AV-Test release latest security testing results
Aug 17, 2010During the 2nd quarter of 2010 AV-Test have tested 19 security products which ran on Windows 7, in the areas protection, repair and usability. The "Protection" covers static and dynamic malware detection, including real-world 0-Day attack testing. In case of "Repair", AV-Test check the system disinfection and rootkit removal in detail. The "Usability" testing includes the system slow-down caused by the tools and the number of false positives. A product has to reach at least 12 points total in order to receive a certification. 13 products have fulfilled our requirements and received an AV-Test certificate.