AV-Comparatives has released its latest Mac certification test report, covering the effectiveness and usability of antivirus products for macOS.
Mac Security Review/Test 2026
Mobile Security Review 2026
AV-Comparatives has released its latest Mobile Security Review 2026, featuring a detailed assessment of Android security apps. Nine products were put to the test in this year’s evaluation. https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/mobile-security-review-2026/
Consumer Real-World Protection Test February-May 2026
The first half-year results of the ongoing Consumer Real-World Protection Test are now available!
https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/real-world-protection-test-february-may-2026/
Anti-Phishing Certification Test 2026
AV-Comparatives has published the results of its 2026 Anti-Phishing Certification Test, evaluating the effectiveness of security products in protecting users from phishing attacks.
Malware in the Marketplace: A Maya Worm on Fab.com
When developers download assets from a marketplace, they expect 3D models, textures, and rigs, not malware. But that is exactly what happened to users of Fab.com, the asset marketplace operated by Epic Games. Continue reading…
Is Microsoft Defender Enough? Putting Built-In Protection into Context
On 13 January 2026, Microsoft published an article titled “Trusted antivirus protection for PCs” in the Windows Learning Center. The core message: Windows 11 already comes with solid, real-time security in the form of Microsoft Defender Antivirus, no subscription, no installation required, and “for many users, this level of protection is plenty.” Continue reading…
Business Test Factsheet March-April 2026
We released the March-April factsheet of the Business main-test series. You can find the factsheet here:
https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/business-security-test-march-april-2026-factsheet/
The full and more detailed report – containing also a Performance test and product descriptions – will be released in July.
EDR-Detection-Validation Certification Test 2026
AV-Comparatives has completed the 2026 round of its EDR Detection Validation Test, one of the most in-depth independent evaluations of enterprise detection capabilities. This year saw strong participation across the industry, underlining the growing importance of detection, visibility, and investigation capabilities in modern cybersecurity.
https://www.av-comparatives.org/news/edr-detection-validation-2026/
The test is designed to evaluate how effectively enterprise security solutions detect and expose advanced, multi-stage attacks. A total of nine products successfully achieved certification under AV-Comparatives’ rigorous and transparent methodology.
Process Injection Certification Test 2026
AV-Comparatives conducts targeted offensive security evaluations, offering vendors the opportunity to achieve certification in specific protection domains. In 2026, the focus was again on “Shellcode Execution / Process Injection.” Certification reports are published exclusively for vendors that successfully meet the defined criteria. Participating vendors receive detailed technical feedback to support continuous product improvement.
https://www.av-comparatives.org/news/process-injection-certification-test-2026/
LSASS Credential Dumping Certification Test 2026
AV-Comparatives conducts targeted offensive security evaluations, offering vendors the opportunity to achieve certification in specific protection areas. In 2026, one key focus was “Credential Dumping” (LSASS Protection). Certification reports are published exclusively for vendors that successfully meet the defined criteria. Participating vendors receive detailed technical feedback to further strengthen their products.
https://www.av-comparatives.org/news/lsass-credential-dumping-certification-test-2026/