March 31 is World Backup Day. It serves as an annual reminder of how susceptible and vulnerable companies are, even one equipped with the latest technologies – that is, when the data is not adequately protected. Many companies use backups […]
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AV-TEST Awards 2025: celebrating the very best of IT security products
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In the labs of AV-TEST, there was a whole raft of security products to be tested and certified in 2025. The test candidates had to prove their merits under Windows, Mac or Android in the categories for consumer users and […]
The best Antivirus Apps for Android (January 2026)
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Dear media partners, dear friends of the AV-TEST Institute, 14 mobile security apps for Android were reviewed by the AV-TEST Institute in January 2025. We focused on realistic test scenarios, covering the areas of Protection, Performance, Usability and Features for all apps and services. The attached […]
Swipe right for Surveillance
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Dating apps remain data-hungry – but two providers are surprisingly breaking away from the industry. Our new analysis shows that while many apps continue to track users extensively, two providers are approaching a data protection-friendly standard for the first time. […]
AV-TEST: Virus Protection on Windows 11 for Home & Business Users (November/December 2025)
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In November and December 2025, the AV-TEST Institute reviewed a total of 28 security solutions for home and corporate users under Windows 11. The attached detailed results show how well the products performed in the areas of Protection, Performance and Usability. The following 14 anti-virus products for home […]
ATP Test: How easily Windows can be tricked by malware
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Many users have known for a long time that they always need to keep their Windows up to date so that cyberattackers will have as few opportunities as possible to launch an assault. But Windows itself has a number of […]
AV-TEST: Virus Protection on MacOS Sequoia for Home & Business Users (December 2025)
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Dear media partners, dear friends of the AV-TEST Institute, please find attached the latest test report. As usual, you are free to use our comprehensive test in your publications. Therefore, we provide you with the detailed test results as an […]
Endurance test: security apps for 4 billion Android devices
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Experts, including Google, estimate that there are up to 4 billion Android devices in use that can run a security app – and they need one, too. After all, hacker attacks through infected apps are increasingly posing a risk to […]
AV-TEST: The best Antivirus Apps for Android (November 2025)
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Dear media partners, dear friends of the AV-TEST Institute, 12 mobile security apps for Android were reviewed by the AV-TEST Institute in November 2025. We focused on realistic test scenarios, covering the areas of Protection, Performance, Usability and Features for all apps and services. The […]