Software:AV-TEST

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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

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

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

References

  1. ↑ Harley, David (2011). AVIEN Malware Defense Guide for the Enterprise. Elsevier. p. 487. ISBN 9780080558660. https://books.google.com/books?id=LBzXf0A-jQwC. Retrieved 2013-06-10. 
  2. ↑ Rosenblatt, Seth (2013-03-15). "Android antivirus apps improve their grades". cnet (CBS Interactive). http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-57398501-12/android-antivirus-apps-improve-their-grades-just-not-very-much/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Owano, Nancy (2013-01-18). "Microsoft Security Essentials misses AV-Test Certified status". PhysOrg (Douglas, Isle of Man: Omicron Technology Ltd). http://phys.org/news/2013-01-microsoft-essentials-av-test-certified-status.html. 
  4. ↑ Rosenblatt, Seth (2013-04-08). "Windows 8's rising security tide raises all antivirus boats". cnet (CBS Interactive). http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-3667_7-57578546/windows-8s-rising-security-tide-raises-all-antivirus-boats/. 
  5. ↑ Rubenking, Neil J. (2013-01-16). "Microsoft and Others Fail Antivirus Test". PC Magazine (Ziff Davis). http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/security-software/307051-microsoft-and-others-fail-antivirus-test. 
  6. ↑ "AV Test". https://www.cbinsights.com/company/av-test. 
  7. ↑ "One step forward, two steps back.". https://eugene.kaspersky.com/2013/05/09/av-test-certification-devalued/. 
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