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.
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.
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/
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/
AV-Comparatives offers certification for parental control software, evaluating products against stringent criteria. Each solution is tested with 1,000 URLs containing adult content and 200 child-safe URLs. In 2026, to achieve certification, a product must block at least 95% of adult websites, have zero false positives on child-friendly websites, and be free from significant unresolved bugs or design flaws.
For more details, you can access the certification reports here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/testmethod/parental-control-reviews/
AV-Comparatives released their latest Performance Test Report for consumer security solutions.
20 popular anti-malware programs were evaluated to assess their speed impact.
The latest February–March 2026 results for our ongoing Consumer Real-World Protection Test are now available. The full report will be published in June 2026. As part of our continuous evaluation of consumer cybersecurity solutions, AV-Comparatives is pleased to release this interim factsheet. It provides an early look at how leading antivirus products are performing against current, real-world threats.
AV-Comparatives is pleased to present the results of the March 2026 Malware Protection Test for consumer security solutions. As part of our ongoing Consumer Main-Test Series, this evaluation examines how effectively leading anti-malware products protect users from today’s rapidly evolving threats.
RSA Conference 2026 once again brought together the global cybersecurity community in San Francisco, reaffirming its position as one of the industry’s most important meeting points. With tens of thousands of professionals in attendance, the event provided a comprehensive overview of current challenges, emerging threats, and technological developments shaping cybersecurity today. Continue reading…
Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are often associated with large enterprises, critical infrastructure, and high-value corporate targets. However, the reality is broader. Private individuals, such as (but not limited to) investigative journalists, activists, or even spouses in abusive relationships, can also become entry points or direct victims of sophisticated, long-term attacks.
