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It’s all about business when it comes to cybercrime. Attackers take advantage of people’s good faith and exploit companies in their attempts at stealing data, which they then use to pressure individuals or entire companies to pay a ransom. Cybercriminals […]
390 billion emails are sent globally every day, with nearly half of them being spam. Of these spam emails, approximately 3 to 5 percent are phishing emails, which corresponds to up to 9 billion emails – every day. Obviously, many […]
Vendors of security solutions are investing a tremendous amount of time and money in research so they can stay at least one step ahead of cybercriminals. Yet, cybercriminals are not passive bystanders; for them the internet is their playground, where […]
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 […]
Cybercriminals are launching constant attacks on the computers of individuals and companies under Windows around the world. They use infostealers to plunder data from the systems or ransomware to encrypt them. Then they demand a ransom payment, after which – […]
Cybercriminals use AI for their malware, but not necessarily in an attempt to make it smarter. They mainly use AI to automate the entire scope of the attack. But security package vendors are not asleep at the wheel, they are […]
Cyberattackers are always planning devious attacks to target Windows systems. And it is not always a boilerplate attack that is easily detected. Often, it is a combination of various attack methods that attempt to circumvent the security systems under Windows […]
The organizers of International Children’s Day, celebrated on September 20 in Germany and Austria, are urging people help children navigate the digital world by providing them with information, guidance, and reliable technology to protect our children. This year’s official motto […]
Dear media partners, dear friends of the AV-TEST Institute, 12 mobile security apps for Android were reviewed by the AV-TEST Institute in July 2026. We focused on realistic test scenarios, covering the areas of Protection, Performance, Usability and Features for all apps and services. The […]
Apps for tracking menstrual cycles and personal health have become part of everyday life for many people. With just a few taps, users can log their periods, record symptoms, or calculate fertile days. These applications promise better insights into personal […]