AV-Comparatives, an authoritative cybersecurity tester, released its 2025 evaluations for enterprise and consumer security products on 2023-10-21 in Innsbruck, Austria. This release aids decision-making through comprehensive real-world testing.
Enterprise Security Evaluation
The Business Main-Test Series (August–September 2025) encompassed enterprise endpoint security products under simulated attack scenarios. It featured the Real-World Protection and Malware Protection Tests on Windows 11 Pro. Key participants included Avast, Bitdefender, Cisco, CrowdStrike, and others.
Consumer Security Evaluation
The Consumer Test Series in September 2025 addressed Real-World Protection, Malware Protection with False Positives, and Performance Impact. Tests executed on Windows 11 systems evaluated protection strength, speed, and accuracy. Major vendors included Avast, AVG, Avira, Bitdefender, and more.
Upcoming CARO Workshop 2026
AV-Comparatives will co-organize the CARO Workshop 2026 in Innsbruck from 2026-02-25 to 2026-02-27. Themed "Cybercrime Without Borders: Tracking the Global Underground," the event will host researchers and analysts. Registration is currently open for 120 participants.
