Free antivirus software for Android to have failed the tests

Many free anti-virus software can not provide sufficiently effective protection of smartphones running the Android platform by introducing thereby user confusion about the safety of their devices.

Tests conducted by the laboratory AV-Test.org, showed that the best free anti-virus for Android, Zoner Antivirus, found 32% of the 160 latest threats. The remaining six free antivirus programs are far behind him, the best of the past has identified only 10% of threats, and one of them has not detected any virus. 

AV-Test.org tested seven free antivirus products downloaded from the Android Market (found for "antivirus"). The most common application is Antivirus Free (Creative Apps), which is used by more than a million users. But that is a fraction of the number of users Lookout Mobile Security and AVG DroidSecurity, 12 and 10 million respectively. AV-Test.org not tested these products because Lookout offers a paid anti-virus software, and DroidSecurity - because of its recently acquired by AVG.

This omission does not mean that the results of tests AV-Test.org comprehensive. But even they are a shocking revelation.

Each free antivirus software was installed on a smartphone running Android, which has been deliberately infected with inactive samples of 150 viruses for Android.

AV-Test.org tested all programs to identify these samples.

AV-Test.org included in the test F-Secure Mobile Security and Kaspersky Mobile Security for comparison. And Kaspersky, and F-Secure have discovered more than 50% of all threats, it is much better than the results of free products.

The second part of the test consisted of deliberate attempts to infect the newly updated device 10 viruses for Android. Products F-Secure and Kaspersky detected and blocked all samples. Zoner Antivirus blocked eight, while the other six free antivirus blocked either one or none. BluePoint AntiVirus Free, Kinetoo Malware Scan and Privateer Lite found only one virus. Antivirus Free by Creative Apps, GuardX Antivirus and LabMSF Antivirus beta test failed completely.

"In general, free products have not shown good results (except one), but the paid applications have shown much better results," - said Andreas Marx, CEO of AV-Test.org. "We are working on a critical article, and will focus its attention on the paid applications."

The full report AV-Test.org to test antivirus Android can be found here.

AVG Security Suite - the world's first antivirus program for Windows Phone 7

The good news for users of Windows Phone 7! The company AVG has released anti-virus scanner for the new mobile platform from Microsoft.

The company AVG, the famous Czech manufacturer of defense against malicious software, today announced the release of a new application for the mobile platform Windows Phone 7, which allows you to scan music, pictures, and other custom files for malware.

AVG Security Suite

WPCentral reports that AVG Security Suite can be updated without the user (including viral load fresh basis). In addition, experts were pleased with the high scanning speed of the product from AVG.

However, despite the appearance of the first anti-virus, currently there are no known virus or a Windows Phone 7. Therefore, as stated by Rafael Rivera (very well-known researcher in the field of IT security) benefit from this application is currently not a lot.

If you're worried about it not too hard, we note that the AVG Security Suite is available to all owners of Windows Phone 7 now.

See more: Recommended anti-virus for Windows 7

AntiVirus Free 2.8.2 - protection for Android devices

AVG has released a new version of free anti-virus utility for Android devices. The utility can perform a system check on a predetermined schedule. AntiVirus Free allows you to check links, e-mail messages and incoming SMS to the presence of malicious code.

AntiVirus Free 2.8.2 also provides protection against spam SMS attacks. Also in the utility built-in mechanism to alert the owner about the location of the device (for example, if it was lost or stole it). In addition, the owner of the smart phone can remotely display messages on screen or erase sensitive data from your device.

Find out more you can on the AVG official site.

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Fastest antivirus software 2010

Fastest antivirus software 2010

Russia independent information-analytical center Anti-Malware.ru decided to find out which of the fastest antivirus software. The estimation was made for speed and the consumption of system resources.

Tests gave an entertaining result. Fastest boot the computer, which as a means to combat malware have been installed Avira, Trend Micro, F-Secure and Norton. These programs are only a 10% increase in the standard boot time. And the worst on this indicator were found Sophos and Panda - 60%. On the other hand, the minimum amount of RAM in idle mode consumes Antivirus BitDefender, Kaspersky, Panda and Outpost - they are satisfied with 50 MB of RAM.

No less important was the test that monitors in real time. Unparalleled showed antivirus Avast. Little behind him Antivirus Avira, Norton, BitDefender, Sophos, AVG, Kaspersky Internet Security and Panda. However, we must bear in mind that in reality work Avira, Norton, BitDefender, and Kaspersky Anti-Virus will run faster due to embedded system optimization subsequent audits.

The best on-demand scanning speed showed antivirus Avira. Few gave him Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Norton, BitDefender, F-Secure and Outpost.

After a series of tests, the researchers Malware.ru noted that among the leaders in nominations "the fastest anti-virus monitoring," "fastest virus scanner on demand" and "the fastest anti-virus software to work with office software, most often provided to Avira and BitDefender -- three references. Behind them are Avast, AVG and Norton. Without the "awards" were anti-virus software from Microsoft and Dr.Web. What is the truth, not to say that they are bad, just not very fast.

Fastest antivirus software 2011 (may 2011)

The new test, we measured and compared the parameters that affect how the user perceives the rate of anti-virus programs, namely:

• Time of loading the operating system Windows;
• Size of memory consumption and CPU usage;
• The speed of copying files (on-access antivirus scanner);
• Scan speed (speed of a virus scanner);
• Speed of start of five widespread office programs.  

The received results give a fair idea of speed of the presented anti-virus programs. Having compared this data with results of other tests Anti-Malware.ru, any user can make the realized choice in favor of this or that anti-virus decision.


The fastest antivirus monitors:


Platinum Award: Avira, AVG, ZoneAlarm, Avast, Kaspersky, Eset, Trend Micro, Dr.web
Gold Award: BitDefender, PC tools, Outpost, F-Secure, Norton, Emsisoft
Silver Award: Comodo
Bronze Award: G Data
Unrewarded: Panda, Microsoft, McAfee, VBA32

The fastest virus scanner on demand (on-demand scanner):

Platinum Award: Avira

Gold Award: BitDefender, F-Secure, Norton, G Data, Kaspersky, Outpost
Silver Award: Trend Micro, Eset, Avast
Bronze Award: AVG, ZoneAlarm, Panda, PC Tools, MaAfee, Emsisoft
Unrewarded: Comodo, Microsoft, Dr. Web, VBA32
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How to detect poisoned web pages?

The popularity of Twitter and other social networks has led to what were often used services like Tiny URL. What gave the attackers a good reason to hide the addresses of poisoned sites.

AVG company has developed for these purposes LinkScanner. Thanks to AVG LinkScanner may be found poisoned page, since it checks the destination URL of each link in real time and not rely on blacklists.


What can the AVG LinkScanner ®: 

• Scans the pages behind all the links you click or type into your browser; 
• Scans the results of web searches in Google, Yahoo! and MSN so you know whether a page is safe before clicking on it; 
• Uses the intelligence gathered by a global community of online threat detectors;
• Analyzes individual pages rather than entire sites because single pages may be threatened. 

As a result, you will always have the opportunity to learn how to secure a given url address.

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Top 7 free downloadable antivirus

I decided that would be a good idea to start with a compilation of free downloadable antivirus. Can be free protection effective? I do not trust it to get that for free. At the same time, the results of some tests, free antivirus programs have demonstrated a decent result, and often not much behind-cost solutions.

All the free anti-virus programs have one thing - they do not have full functionality, and therefore can not guarantee 100% protection. But perhaps for some it is the compromises that might measure.

So, Top 7 free downloadable antivirus:

1) AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition














One of the most well-known free antivirus, which has been awarded various prizes. In the free version there is no Anti-Rootkit, Web Shield (Screens your downloads and prevents accidental infections through IM chats), Identity Protection, Firewall, Anti-Spam.

Download AVG.

2) Avast! antivirus Home Edition














It has the following features:
Anti-spyware (built-in), Web Shield, Anti-rootkit (built-in), Automatic updates, Strong self-protection, Virus Chest, Antivirus kernel, System integration, Simple User Interface, Integrated Virus Cleaner, Resident protection, Support for 64-bit Windows, P2P and IM Shields, Internationalization, Network Shield

Download Avast!

3) Avira AntiVir Personal















Free version has the following modules: AntiVir (protection against viruses, worms and Trojans), AntiDialer (protection against expensive dialers), AntiRootkit (protection against hidden rootkits), AntiPhishing (protection against phishing), AntiSpyware (protection against spyware and adware), NetbookSupport (for laptops with low resolution), QuickRemoval (eliminates viruses at the push of a button).

It seemed to me a particularly interesting feature - NetbookSupport. Now it is claimed, but from other manufacturers for some reason is rare.

Download Avira

4) BitDefender Free Edition






As can be seen from the official press release:

«BitDefender Free Edition uses the same ICSA Labs certified scanning engines found in other BitDefender products, allowing you to enjoy basic virus protection for no cost at all.

BitDefender Free Edition is an on-demand virus scanner, which is best used in a system recovery or forensics role».

Download BitDefender

5) ClamWin Free Antivirus









ClamWin Free Antivirus is Open source GPL virus scanner. It has approximately the same set of functions that are free analogs. Since it is Open source program - perhaps its development by various developers, but at the same time, it makes it more vulnerable.

Download ClamWin

6) Dr.Web CureIt!







Free tool from the well-known manufacturer. It was not just checked - works qualitatively, but has no permanent protection and may not be updated. To do this you need to download the new version, which is issued daily.

Download Dr.Web CureIt!

7) PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition













As stated on the official site:

"With PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition you are protected against the most nefarious cyber-threats attempting to gain access to your PC and personal information. Going online without protection against the latest fast-spreading virus and worms, such as Netsky, Mytob and MyDoom, can result in infections within minutes.

Once infected, the virus will usually attempt to spread itself to your friends, family and associates by accessing your email contacts and networked PCs. The infection may also allow hackers to access files on your PC, use it to launch attacks against other computers and websites or to send mass SPAM email".

Download PC tool Antivirus

This short overview of free downloadable antivirus complete. I hope the one who does not want to pay for their security will find a suitable product. Those who want more and appreciate their own safety, it is better to buy an antivirus, without compromise.

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