Malware Tests - Not Video

[sweidre]

Hi, here is a Malware Test by MRG:

"MRG Flash Test 5/03/2011"

Threat Names: Banker, Zeus, Buzus, FakeAlert

http://malwareresear...h-test-5032011/

Of the 17 standalone Anti-Mallware applications only 3 products passed all 4 tests:

Emsisoft

Immunet

Norton

Cheers,

sweidre

[ritchie58]

I think MRG should have included more detailed information, if the paid or free versions were used. I'm assuming the paid versions of all the products that apply were used for that test. That's cool Immunet passed with flying colors! Panda didn't do so hot. That's not cool. Then again it didn't say if Panda Cloud or Panda Anti-Virus was used in the test. They're two different products.

[sweidre]

I think MRG should have included more detailed information, if the paid or free versions were used. I'm assuming the paid versions of all the products that apply were used for that test. That's cool Immunet passed with flying colors! Panda didn't do so hot. That's not cool. Then again it didn't say if Panda Cloud or Panda Anti-Virus was used in the test. They're two different products.

I have noticed, that all Malware Tests (Video- based or not) are not done properly. (Missing info or with real errors!) It is difficult to find real good extensive, objective & complete comparisons!

Cheers,

sweidre

[dallas7]

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While I won't argue that the "you tube tests" are worthless and presented by clueless idiots, you are otherwise highly misinformed. The MRG tests are particularly distinguished, of great value and developed by folks devoted to waging war on the greatest threat to our systems and identities, the zero-day. Further, even a modicum of knowledge will recognize the worth of the likes of VB100, AVC, AV-Test having historically allowed users to make informed decisions about their security needs.

 

Finally, your position where you can conclude "...all Malware Tests (Video- based or not) are not done properly. (Missing info or with real errors!)" - all, not some - clearly indicates you are incapable of making such an observation. As such you are misleading members and visitors and I cannot go without commenting on this misinformation.

 

Thank you.

[dallas7]

I think MRG should have included more detailed information...

 

Hi Ritchie. These have been ongoing tests since last year and presented daily or every few days. To provide all the information every time would be tedious and cluttered.

 

You can catch up by visiting their forums:

2011: http://forums.malwareresearchgroup.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=561

2010: http://forums.malwareresearchgroup.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=451

Historical results: http://malwareresearchgroup.com/category/malwareproducttesting/

Ongoing results: http://malwareresearchgroup.com/malware-tests/flash-test-results/

 

I also maintain compilations at:

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0BxamVvlZYmoyNmZhYTQ0MDEtMmY2OS00MzczLTg2MWEtOTU3Yzc2NDNmYjVj&sort=name&layout=list&num=50

 

And I just started this thread:

http://forum.immunet.com/index.php?/topic/1041-malware-research-group-flash-tests-2011/

 

All the detailed information and then some!

 

Cheers.

[sweidre]

The MRG tests are particularly distinguished, of great value and developed by folks devoted to waging war on the greatest threat to our systems and identities, the zero-day.

Thank you.

By clicking on tab "MRG Tests" the following page turns up: "Current overall results for MRG Flash Test Project 2011" http://malwareresear...h-test-results/

This page gives the info that Immunet -> Immunet Protect Plus, Emsisoft -> Emsisoft Anti-Malware, Panda -> Panda Antivirus have been used! (Version numbers are missing!) What else are missing here, are the numbers of false postives! I have for the moment Immunet Free 3.0.1.6112 & Emsisoft AM 5.1.0.10 installed as active shields online. Both give too many false postives! Very often a high detection ratio = high ratio of false postives. (= too strong heuristic method) I think nobody has mentioned, that the MRG tests are made by unqualified people!

Cheers,

sweidre

[ritchie58]

Thanks for the links Dallas7. That clarified things a bit!