AV-Test Product Review and Certification Report - 2010/Q2

AV-Test Product Review and Certification Report - 2010/Q2

During the 2nd quarter of 2010 we have tested 19 security products in the areas protection, repair and usability. The "Protection" covers static and dynamic malware detection, including real-world 0-Day attack testing. In case of "Repair", we check the system disinfection and rootkit removal in detail. The "Usability" testing includes the system slow-down caused by the tools and the number of false positives. A product has to reach at least 12 points total in order to receive a certification. 13 products have fulfilled our requirements and received an AV-Test certificate. The test reports can be found here:

Product	Report	Certified	Score: 0.0 (worst) to 6.0 (best)
			Protection	Repair	Usability
Avast: Internet Security 5.0	102255	yes	3.5	4.0	5.0
AVG: Internet Security 9.0	102253	yes	5.5	4.0	5.0
Avira: Premium Security Suite 10.0	102247	yes	4.0	5.5	4.0
BitDefender: Internet Security Suite 2010	102274	yes	4.5	4.0	5.5
BullGuard: Internet Security 9.0	102276	no	3.5	4.0	3.0
Eset: Smart Security 4.0	102214	yes	3.5	5.0	5.0
F-Secure: Internet Security 2010	102209	yes	5.0	5.0	5.5
G Data: Internet Security 2010/2011	102239	yes	5.5	3.5	5.5
Kaspersky: Internet Security 2010	102248	yes	5.0	5.5	5.5
McAfee: Internet Security 2010	102260	no	5.0	2.0	3.5
Microsoft: Security Essentials 1.0	102237	yes	4.0	4.5	5.5
Norman: Security Suite 8.0	102245	no	2.0	4.5	3.5
Panda: Internet Security 2010	102211	yes	5.5	5.5	5.0
PC Tools: Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus 7.0	102202	yes	5.0	4.5	3.5
Symantec: Norton Internet Security 2010	102270	yes	5.5	5.0	5.5
Trend Micro: Internet Security Pro 2010	102241	no	2.5	4.5	4.5
Webroot: Internet Security Essentials 6.1	102221	yes	3.5	4.5	4.0

Two more products were tested, but the test reports will not be published until further notice.