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Associated Press
03-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Gen Brands Norton, Avast, AVG and Avira Earn 16 Award Recognitions Across Third-Party Testing Institutions AV-Comparatives, AV-Test, and AVLab
TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), a global leader dedicated to powering Digital Freedom, today announced that independent testing institutions AV-Comparatives, AV-Test and AVLab have recognized multiple products across Gen trusted consumer brands: Norton, Avast, AVG and Avira. 'We recognize the rigor of these tests and are honored to receive awards from three of the leading cybersecurity benchmarking institutions,' said Siggi Stefnisson, Cyber Safety CTO at Gen. 'The threat landscape is changing at a rapid pace, and our team works tirelessly to adjust both our core technology and our products to ensure our customers are protected from the latest threats, year after year.' During the testing process, cybersecurity products go through structured evaluations that measure real-world protection, malware defense, and overall performance. The recognition from these independent testing labs across four Gen brands highlights the company's industry-leading technology, powered by advanced machine learning and AI capabilities. 'At Gen, we are committed to delivering the industry's most innovative Cyber Safety solutions, that address people's unique needs in an ever-changing threat landscape. This recognition reinforces the impact and peace of mind we always strive to provide our customers,' said Leena Elias, Chief Product Officer at Gen. 'These awards from independent labs further validate the trust in our technology.' Gen Brands Recognized for 'Top Rated Products' AV-Comparatives named Avast and AVG 'top rated products,' awarding Gold to Avast, AVG and Avira for Real World Protection, Bronze to Avast for Malware Protection and Bronze Avast and AVG for Advanced Threat Protection. The institute also awarded Norton, Avast and AVG for 'Outstanding Protection Against Fake Online Shops'. Norton, Avast and AVG were additionally recognized as the Best MacOS Security for home users by AV-Test, and AVLab recognized Avast Free Antivirus as winner of the Product of the Year award for its advanced in-the-wild malware protection test as well as recognizing the product for Top Remediation Time. Andreas Clementi, CEO of AV-Comparatives said, 'Our testing process is designed to objectively evaluate product performance under real-world conditions. Gen's products met the criteria for top recognition in multiple categories, indicating reliable security performance across their consumer portfolio.' About Gen Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted Cyber Safety brands, Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender and CCleaner. The Gen family of consumer brands is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. Now, Gen empowers people to live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. Gen brings award-winning products and services in cybersecurity, online privacy and identity protection to nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries. Learn more at .
Associated Press
28-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
AV-Comparatives Releases 2024 Summary Report: Celebrating Excellence in Cybersecurity
ESET named as Consumer Product of the Year, Avast, AVG, Bitdefender and Kaspersky win Top-Rated Awards 'Our 2024 Summary Report highlights the best in cybersecurity. Rigorous testing ensures users have the insights needed to choose reliable protection in an ever-evolving threat landscape.' — Andreas Clementi, ceo and founder, AV-Comparatives INNSBRUCK, TYROL, AUSTRIA, January 28, 2025 / / -- AV-Comparatives, the independent antivirus testing lab, is pleased to announce the publication of its annual Summary Report for 2024. This comprehensive report evaluates 16 leading consumer security products for Windows, assessing their performance across multiple rigorous tests conducted throughout the year. Tested Products The 2024 evaluation encompassed the following security solutions: - Avast Free Antivirus - AVG Internet Security - Avira Free Antivirus - Bitdefender Total Security - ESET HOME Security Essential - F-Secure Internet Security - G DATA Total Security - Kaspersky Standard - McAfee Total Protection - Microsoft Defender - Norton Antivirus Plus - Panda Free Antivirus - Quick Heal Internet Security - Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus - TotalAV Antivirus Pro - Trend Micro Internet Security Key Highlights In 2024, AV-Comparatives conducted a series of comprehensive tests to assess each product's ability to: - Protect against real-world internet threats. - Detect recent malicious programs. - Defend against advanced targeted attacks. - Operate efficiently without compromising system performance. Outstanding Performances While all evaluated products met acceptable standards, several distinguished themselves with exceptional performance: - ESET HOME Security Essential: Awarded Product of the Year 2024, ESET achieved the highest 'Advanced+" rating in all seven tests, underscoring its superior protection capabilities. - Avast Free Antivirus: Recognized as a Top-Rated Product, Avast earned 'Advanced+" in six out of seven tests and 'Advanced' in one, securing the Gold Award in the Real-World Protection Test. - AVG Internet Security: Also a Top-Rated Product, AVG mirrored Avast's achievements with 'Advanced+" in six tests and 'Advanced' in one, sharing the Gold Award in the Real-World Protection Test. - Bitdefender Total Security: As a Top-Rated Product, Bitdefender garnered 'Advanced+" in six tests and 'Advanced' in one, earning the Gold Award in the Malware Protection Test. - Kaspersky Standard: Honored as a Top-Rated Product, Kaspersky achieved 'Advanced+" in six tests and 'Advanced' in one, receiving the Gold Award in the False-Positives Test. Additional Recognitions The following products also demonstrated very commendable performance: - Avira Free Antivirus: Secured the Gold Award in the Real-World Protection Test, highlighting its robust defense against internet-borne threats. - McAfee Total Protection: Earned the Gold Award in the Performance Test, reflecting minimal impact on system performance. - G DATA Total Security: Received the Silver Award in the Malware Protection Test, showcasing effective malware detection capabilities. Areas for Improvement While the majority of products excelled, Trend Micro Internet Security and Quick Heal Internet Security exhibited areas needing enhancement to align with industry leaders. AV-Comparatives encourages these vendors to analyse the detailed findings to bolster their products' effectiveness in future evaluations. Comprehensive User-Interface Review The Summary Report also includes an in-depth user-interface review of all tested products, providing insights into usability aspects such as installation processes, security alerts, scan options, quarantine management, and access controls. Commitment to Transparency and Excellence AV-Comparatives remains dedicated to delivering transparent, comprehensive, and scientifically rigorous cybersecurity assessments. By providing unbiased evaluations, we aim to empower consumers and businesses to make informed decisions about their digital security solutions. For a detailed analysis and the full 2024 Summary Report, please visit: Summary Report 2024 AV-Comparatives X LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer:
