![]() Their Non-Optimal Classification/Action (NOCA) criteria gives a much more nuanced picture than the traditional yes/no false positive alert. SE Labs took a similar approach with their “Legitimate Accuracy” test by quantifying the “nag” factor for false positives. Complete remediation (all traces removed) +1.Neutralized (malware stopped during runtime) +1.Detected (malware stopped before execution) +1.Blocked (malware is stopped before it touches the hard drive) +2.The SE Labs protection rating assessed the antivirus’ ability to handle malicious files as well as those indirectly malicious portions of an attack such as URLs or droppers. Making the grade for protection and false positives ![]() ![]() The deeper the malware got in, the more important a false positive file, the bigger the impact on the test results. Their researchers’ tools analyzed how deep select malware could get into the tested device and also the extent and importance of a false positive alert. Instead of using a huge sample set of malware or suspect files, they took a penetration test approach. SE Labs takes more of the pincer approach. They then run a large number of files and apps on the device to see triggers a false positive alarm. Essentially, they direct a large quantity of known malware at the device and seeing what goes in the cracks of the antivirus app. And yes, both approaches are legitimate and valuable.ĪV-Comparatives and AV-Test have more of a bucket approach. Testing with a bucket or pincersĪntivirus tests from reputable agencies (where the result is not conditional upon payment) generally have two primary approaches as they create their testing methodologies: a bucket or some pincers. Our flagship free product had the highest score of any of the free antivirus included in the test. We are pleased to put this award from SE Labs alongside the other awards Avira security products have received from other independent testing groups such as AV-Comparatives and AV-Test. If you have issues adding a device, please contact us.Avira Free Security Suite has won an “AA” rating from SE Labs due to its performance in the independent lab’s “Home Anti-Malware Protection” test.
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