Comparative testing of antivirus products from AV-Comparatives.org (Summer 2011)

AV-Comparatives regularly holds testing of anti-virus products by two various ways - the test of proactive protection (reveals ability of antiviruses to find out attack of harmful programs) and the test of signature protection (checks as antiviruses use the dictionary of known viruses for detection of new threats).

The test of proactive protection

In comparison with the previous tests executed in November of last year, results of many tested programs have decreased.

In the proactive test of the highest rating (ADVANCED +) have received Avira and Kaspersky.

Rating "ADVANCED" have received - G Data, ESET, Panda, TrustPort, Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0, F-Secure, BitDefender, and eScan.

The rating - "STANDART", has earned antivirus Sophos.

Despite decrease in indicators, ability of anti-virus products to detection of harmful programs has hardly decreased.

Testing of complex remedies

Full dynamic test was conducted jointly antivirus AV-Comparatives and the Institute of Innsbruck was supported by the Austrian government. Testing was conducted every day for several months. System under the protection of seventeen antivirus exposed to thousands of malicious URL-addresses. Using the automated procedure that determines whether the antivirus blocking malicious attacks, missed it or have requested user's discretion.

The full report and comparative analysis of results for 2011 will be published in July.

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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Avira AntiVir Personal Edition 9.0.0.415.

Popular anti-virus Avira AntiVir Personal Edition is updated to version 9.0.0.415. This update contains some additions and corrections related to the further improvement of the functional capacity of anti-virus.

Avira AntiVir Personal detects and destroys viruses and trojans, including macro viruses are still unknown. There is the possibility of permanent monitoring system.

The most powerful parties AntiVir Personal Edition should include a well-established mechanism of detecting polymorphic viruses.

Features:
- The resident Virus Guard service automatically tracks work with files (such as when downloading from the internet).
- Avira AntiVir Personal detects macro viruses and knows how to treat the infected files.
- Protection from programs with automatic dialing (Costly Dialers).
- Protection from Trojans, worms and other malicious programs.
- Easy management.
- Assistant updates AntiVir Personal Edition.
- Ability to work on schedule.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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».

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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.

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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".

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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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