Austria-based AV-Comparatives has released the results of their Mac
Security Test and Review, July 2015. This report evaluates ten products users can license for
their Mac systems. Products tested were a combination of free and paid
solutions. Overall, nine of the products reviewed received AV-Comparative’s
Approved Security Product award.
Malware Tests
Seven of the ten products scored 100% in the Mac Malware
Protection Test. None of the tested products scored lower than 98%.
Many Mac security vendors claim that their products detect
Windows malware as well as Mac malware. In the Windows Malware Detection Test,
seven of the ten products scored 100%. While Macs cannot be infected by these
files, the Macs can distribute them, hence the value of testing with Windows
malware.
Mac Review and
Usability Test
AV-Comparatives used the following criteria in compiling
their 64-page review. The appendix provides a comparative checklist that
summarizes protection, features, and support for each product. For the test,
evaluators use the following as a guideline:
• Product version
reviewed
• Operating systems
supported
• Additional
features
• Installation
• Main window
• Operating system
integration
• Maintenance
• Non-administrator
access
• Scanning
• Settings
quarantine and logs
• Malware and
phishing alerts
• Help
“Our Mac Security
Test and Review document comprises a comprehensive evaluation of the ten
products we tested,” said Andreas Clementi. “It’s a valuable document that
should help enable users to determine which product is the best for their
needs. Mac products are not immune from infection by malware, contrary to the
belief held by many individuals. Users
consider performing their own
examination of a few products, where 30-day evaluations are available. We don’t
recommend not using a security product!”
A more complete list of antivirus programs for the Mac is
available at:
AV-Comparatives performs af number of tests over the course of the year. Reports can be downloaded
from the company website at: http://www.av-comparatives.org/ Their “Real World Protection Test March –
June 2015” can be found here. Products from Bitdefender, Kaspersky, and Avira
were the top three in this test.
The Mac Security Test and Review can be found at:
About AV-Comparatives
AV-Comparatives is an independent organization offering
systematic testing that checks whether security software, such as PC/Mac-based
antivirus products and mobile security solutions, lives up to its promises. AV-Comparatives offers freely accessible
results to individuals, news organizations and scientific institutions.
Certification by AV-Comparatives provides an official seal of approval for
software performance that is globally recognized.
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