Malware Research Group Test

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Malware Research Group is an independent internet security research team with a worldwide network of affiliates. We focus our work on testing of security applications in various scenarios, malware research, and providing the latest news about new forms of malware and other news in the field of internet security.


The work performed by Malware Research Group is aimed at providing useful information to all home users who are looking for a home security product.

Malware Research Group project #016

Project details: Malware Test/On Demand Scan
Operating System used in this test: Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3
Programs used in this test: 15
Program names and versions:


1. a-squared Anti-Malware 4.0.0.66
2. avast! 4.8.1296
3. AVG Anti-Virus 8.0.229 Build 1410
4. Avira AntiVir Premium 8.2.0.373
5. BitDefender AntiVirus 2009 Build 12.0.144
6. COMODO Internet Security 3.5.57173.439
7. ClamWin Free Antivirus 0.94.1
8. Dr.Web 5.0.0.12300 for Windows
9. ESET Nod32 Antivirus 3.0.684
10. F-Secure Internet Security 2009 9.00.148
11. G DATA InternetSecurity 2009 19.0.0.53
12. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 8.0.0.506
13. Norman Antivirus & Anti-Spyware7.10
14. Norton AntiVirus 2009 16.1.0.33 1
5. Sophos Endpoint Protection 7.5.1

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Malware samples used in this test: 565.400

1. Windows/Macro Viruses-38 120
2. Trojans/Backdoors- 398 850
3. Worms/Rootkits- 58 330
4. Adware/Spyware- 69 580

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Test Result


Product -Malware - Adware/Spyware

1. G DATA -99.6% - 99.3%
2. AntiVir -99.4% -99.2%
3. a-squared - 99.3% -99.2%
4. Avast! -99.1% -98.9%
5. F-Secure - 99.0% -98.3%
6. Kaspersky - 98.8% -98.1%
7. Norton -98.6% - 94.8%
8. BitDefender - 98.4% - 94.6%
9. Sophos - 97.5% -93.1%
10. Norman -96.1% -93.3%
11. Nod32 -95.9% - 93.6%
12. AVG -95.7% - 91.3%
13. Comodo -91.4% - 90.0%
14. Dr.Web -89.6% - 84.1%
15. ClamAV -85.4% -84.0%