AV-Comparatives is pleased to share the July/August 2026 factsheet of our ongoing Consumer Real-World Protection Test. This interim release offers an early look at how leading antivirus solutions performed, with the full set of results to be published in November.
Consumer Real-World Protection Test Factsheet Jul-Aug 2026
Can “AI Security” Really Be Tested? The AV-Comparatives Perspective
Artificial intelligence has rapidly become one of the most prominent terms in cybersecurity. Security vendors increasingly advertise AI-powered detection, AI assistants, autonomous security agents and products designed to protect AI systems themselves. Inevitably, this has also created demand for independent “AI security tests”. Continue reading…
Business Security Test March-June 2026
The first half-year report for AV-Comparatives’ 2026 Enterprise Main-Test Series, which includes Real-World Protection, Malware Protection, and Performance Tests, is now available. You can find detailed product reviews and the full report here: https://av-comparatives.org/tests/business-security-test-2026-march-june/
Mac Security Review/Test 2026
AV-Comparatives has released its latest Mac certification test report, covering the effectiveness and usability of antivirus products for macOS.
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.