The best antivirus software for Android » https://lnkd.in/dY6hx_69 In January 2025 we evaluated 15 mobile security products for Android using their default settings. When conducting our tests, we always used the most current version of all products. The products were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on malware detection and usability, including performance and false positives. The products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers. #Android #AndroidSecurity #ThreatProtection

AV-TEST on stage at #secIT2025, March 19th, 2025, Hanover, Germany. Erik Heyland, Head of Testing Labs & Igor Lückel, Head of Software Development at AV-TEST. The session will be held in German language. Get your ticket and join the presentation!

🚨 Coming soon... Protect your #mobile #devices by using AV-TEST certified security solutions! New test results of security apps for #Android will be provided soon.

📊 AV-TEST's #CTI report for the weeks 07-08, 2025 counts 254 incidents in Europe, focusing the regions D-A-CH, Benelux and Scandinavia. With deep dive into the topics: Snapshot of the most prevalent Russian hacking group NoName057(16) - end of December 2024 to end of February 2025 & Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) launched in the UK. Please contact us by email at CTI_Report@av-test.com for the full 30 page report.

🚀 AMTSO Releases First-ever VPN Testing Guidelines! 🔒 We’re excited to announce the launch of AMTSO’s VPN Performance Testing Guidelines—a major step toward standardized, fair, and transparent VPN assessments. As VPNs play a crucial role in online security and privacy, these guidelines help ensure reliable, unbiased evaluations of VPN performance, security, and usability. Key areas covered include: ✅ Auto-connection & kill switch testing ✅ Leak prevention (DNS, IP, WebRTC) ✅ Split tunneling accuracy ✅ Speed, latency & resource consumption This milestone is just the beginning! AMTSO’s VPN Working Group will continue refining methodologies, including malware protection within VPNs. Independent testers and VPN vendors are invited to adopt these guidelines in their assessments and to join the ongoing efforts to refine VPN testing methodologies. 👇 Find the link to the guidelines in the comments 👇 #Cybersecurity #VPN #Privacy #TestingStandards #AMTSO AV-TEST SE LABS Ⓡ Nord Security Image credits: Kevin Paster/pexels

ATP TEST: 26 security packages fend off ransomware and info stealers » https://lnkd.in/dhXHVinz In 2024, there was a steady flow of IT security news reporting on how ransomware and info stealers attacked PCs and servers, and encrypted or extracted data. No matter how they ensued, they always ended up with a ransom demand. But could the attacks have been prevented? Can security software detect and fend off today's attackers? The latest ATP test provides answers to these questions, based on 26 security products for corporate users and consumer users. The Advanced Threat Protection test clearly shows how well the security solutions under Windows work and defend the systems. Because in the evaluation, the testers at AV-TEST use current malware samples in the area of ransomware and data stealers, unleashing the attackers on the systems, using the same state-of-the-art attack strategies and techniques. Some products were duped – others remained steadfast without exception. #windows #ransomware #threatprotection

🚨 Coming soon... New test results of security solutions in Advanced Threat Protection Test by AV-TEST!

📊 "Change Healthcare Breach - Most extensive healthcare data compromise in US history" is focus topic in AV-TEST's CTI report for week 5-6, 2025. And: A total of 248 incidents were detected across Europe, with a focus on D-A-CH, Benelux and Scandinavia. For more information, please contact 👉 CTI_Report@av-test.com. The full 26-page report is available on request. #CTI #CyberThreatIntelligence #CyberSecurity #Healthcare

📊 This week in #Cybersecurity: AV-TEST's CTI report for week 4, 2025. Europe faced 123 cyber incidents in the spotlight regions D-A-CH, Benelux & Scandinavia. 🔎 In focus: IoT botnets driving the surge in DDoS attacks & Cybersecurity predictions for 2025 - challenges and strategic insights. For the full analysis, please contact AV-TEST at CTI_Report@av-test.com! #iotsecurity #ddosattacks #cybersecurity

The best Windows antivirus software for business users » https://lnkd.in/d__g_zjq During November and December 2024 we continuously evaluated 17 endpoint protection products using settings as provided by the vendor. We always used the most current publicly-available version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on realistic test scenarios and challenged the products against real-world threats. Products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers. #windows #windowssecurity #threatprotection