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AV-Comparatives Releases Performance Test Report Showing the Impact of Security Software on System Performance

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the independent ISO-certified security software evaluation lab, has released results for the April 2022 Performance Test, which evaluates the impact of anti-virus software on system performance. As anti-virus software programs run in the background and use system resources, AV-Comparatives helps users evaluate their anti-virus protection in terms of system speed and performance. This independent testing lab is dedicated to informing users about protection against cybercrime with its systematic testing of the market's most popular security software solutions. The company creates a real-world environment for accurate testing by utilizing common use case scenarios.

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  • INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the independent ISO-certified security software evaluation lab, has released results for the April 2022 Performance Test, which evaluates the impact of anti-virus software on system performance.
  • As anti-virus software programs run in the background and use system resources, AV-Comparatives helps users evaluate their anti-virus protection in terms of system speed and performance.
  • The Performance Test includes both "Antivirus" and "Internet Security" consumer products, both referred to as security products.
  • The performance tests were done on a clean Windows 10 21H2 64-Bit system (English) and then with the installed consumer security software (with default settings).

AV-Comparatives Releases Performance Test Report Showing the Impact of Security Software on System Performance

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 4, 2022

INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the independent ISO-certified security software evaluation lab, has released results for the April 2022 Performance Test, which evaluates the impact of anti-virus software on system performance. As anti-virus software programs run in the background and use system resources, AV-Comparatives helps users evaluate their anti-virus protection in terms of system speed and performance. This independent testing lab is dedicated to informing users about protection against cybercrime with its systematic testing of the market's most popular security software solutions. The company creates a real-world environment for accurate testing by utilizing common use case scenarios.

Key Points: 
  • INNSBRUCK, Austria, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, the independent ISO-certified security software evaluation lab, has released results for the April 2022 Performance Test, which evaluates the impact of anti-virus software on system performance.
  • As anti-virus software programs run in the background and use system resources, AV-Comparatives helps users evaluate their anti-virus protection in terms of system speed and performance.
  • The Performance Test includes both "Antivirus" and "Internet Security" consumer products, both referred to as security products.
  • The performance tests were done on a clean Windows 10 21H2 64-Bit system (English) and then with the installed consumer security software (with default settings).

AV-Comparatives reveals top-performing consumer antivirus products in latest Malware Protection Test and Real-World Protection Test results

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

The Malware Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2022/

Key Points: 
  • The Malware Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2022/
    The Real-World Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/real-world-protection-test-feb-mar...
    These tests examined the performance of leading antivirus solutions in order to assess their capabilities in conditions experienced every day by users around the world.
  • The interim results of this the Real-World Protection Test are based on a set of 362 live test cases (malicious URLs found in the field).
  • The test results showed that:
    Avira achieved perfect protection and a low rate of false positives.
  • This test examines a product's ability to prevent a malicious program from making any changes to the system.

AV-Comparatives reveals top-performing consumer antivirus products in latest Malware Protection Test and Real-World Protection Test results

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 3, 2022

The Malware Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2022/

Key Points: 
  • The Malware Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/malware-protection-test-march-2022/
    The Real-World Protection Test report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/real-world-protection-test-feb-mar...
    These tests examined the performance of leading antivirus solutions in order to assess their capabilities in conditions experienced every day by users around the world.
  • The interim results of this the Real-World Protection Test are based on a set of 362 live test cases (malicious URLs found in the field).
  • The test results showed that:
    Avira achieved perfect protection and a low rate of false positives.
  • This test examines a product's ability to prevent a malicious program from making any changes to the system.

DGAP-News: TeamViewer AG: TeamViewer appoints Peter Turner as Chief Commercial Officer to drive commercial strategy and core business

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Monday, May 2, 2022

With his extensive expertise in a growing software company and in driving subscription business models towards increasing customer retention and sustainable business growth, Peter Turner will advance TeamViewer's commercial strategy and strengthen its core business.

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  • With his extensive expertise in a growing software company and in driving subscription business models towards increasing customer retention and sustainable business growth, Peter Turner will advance TeamViewer's commercial strategy and strengthen its core business.
  • Dr. Abraham (Abe) Peled, Chairman of TeamViewer's Supervisory Board, says: "We are delighted to welcome Peter Turner as TeamViewer's new CCO.
  • This position will complement the existing Management Team by important commercial expertise to accelerate TeamViewer's growth strategy.
  • Oliver Steil, CEO of TeamViewer, says: "I am pleased to welcome Peter as a fellow Board member at TeamViewer.

Avast One, Avast Free Antivirus and Avast Secure Browser Win Anti-Phishing Tests

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

PRAGUE, Czech Republic, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast One Essential and Avast Free Antivirus, the award-winning online protection services from digital security and privacy leader Avast, have secured first place for the second time successively in a quarterly phishing detection comparison test* run by AV-Comparatives, an independent testing organization for antivirus (AV) products. Both products recorded a detection rate of 99%, ahead of Kaspersky (96%), Avira (95%) and Bitdefender (92%). The study also evaluated the effectiveness of phishing page detection among some of the world's leading browsers. Avast Secure Browser, a privacy-first browser with anti-phishing technology, also ranked first with a 97% block rate, a two percent increase on the previous test in January, while Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox came in second and third with block rates of 82% and 79%, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • The browser extensions of the AVs were installed and enabled, and the competing browsers were tested without an antivirus program running.
  • "In this independent test, Avast proved that its antivirus and browser products provide strong protection against phishing attacks."
  • "It is also expected by our customers, so we're very pleased to have maintained our lead for both our AV products and Avast Secure Browser.
  • Avast Secure Browser 99.0, Google Chrome 99.0/100.0 (with Safe Browsing), Microsoft Edge 99.0/100.0, Mozilla Firefox 98.0, Opera 85.0.

G2 Spring 2022 Reports Rank Runecast ‘High Performer’ with ‘Best Support’

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Runecast Solutions Ltd. is pleased to announce that its patented enterprise solution, Runecast (formerly Runecast Analyzer), ranks as a High Performer in the Spring 2022 G2 Grid Reports for the categories Security Risk Analysis, Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP), Vulnerability Scanner, Cloud Compliance and Cloud Security.

Key Points: 
  • Runecast Solutions Ltd. is pleased to announce that its patented enterprise solution, Runecast (formerly Runecast Analyzer), ranks as a High Performer in the Spring 2022 G2 Grid Reports for the categories Security Risk Analysis, Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP), Vulnerability Scanner, Cloud Compliance and Cloud Security.
  • Runecast product reviews on G2 led to inclusion in 9 total G2 Spring 2022 Reports: G2 Grid Reports for Cloud Security, Security Risk Analysis, Vulnerability Scanner, Cloud Compliance, and Cloud Workload Protection Platforms, as well as G2 Relationship Index Reports for Cloud Security, Security Risk Analysis, Vulnerability Scanner, and Cloud Compliance.
  • Runecast provides automated best practices, actionable insights and proactive monitoring for VMware, AWS, Azure and Kubernetes, as well as OS-level support for Windows and Linux.
  • To see what customers are saying about Runecast, visit the Runecast reviews page on G2 .

San Francisco Brand Creative Agency TheorySF Lands On Airbase

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TheorySF today announced that, after a competitive review, it has been engaged by Airbase, the leading cloud-based spend management solution, to develop a new brand and demand generation advertising campaign.

Key Points: 
  • Brand creative agency TheorySF develops brand and demand generation campaigns for Airbase.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TheorySF today announced that, after a competitive review, it has been engaged by Airbase , the leading cloud-based spend management solution, to develop a new brand and demand generation advertising campaign.
  • "After a competitive pitch, we selected TheorySF based on their success with other similar technology brands; their disruptive strategy, creativity, and collaborative brand development process really attracted us," said Darcie Lamond, Airbase's Director of Corporate Brand.
  • TheorySF ( http://www.theorysf.com ) is a San Francisco-based strategy and creative marketing agency that helps clients rapidly evolve their brands and demand generation programs to achieve disruption, lasting brand love, and positive ROI.

Avast Business Introduces USB Protection to Prevent Threats from Unauthorized Removable Storage Devices

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

PRAGUE, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today introduced USB Protection, a new feature available in the Avast Business Hub, and Avast Business Premium and Avast Ultimate Business Security products. USB Protection safeguards company data by preventing employees from using unauthorized removable storage devices, including flash drives, external drives, smartphones, and more. The new feature helps block, control, and monitor USB ports to stop data theft, data loss, and malware infections.

Key Points: 
  • PRAGUE, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, today introduced USB Protection, a new feature available in the Avast Business Hub, and Avast Business Premium and Avast Ultimate Business Security products.
  • USB Protection safeguards company data by preventing employees from using unauthorized removable storage devices, including flash drives, external drives, smartphones, and more.
  • "Additionally, removable storage devices such as USB drives, and external hard drives make companies vulnerable to malware infection.
  • USB Protection is now available in the Avast Business Hub for Avast Premium and Ultimate Business Security customers.

Avast Adds New Privacy and Scam Protection Features to Avast One

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

LONDON and EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast (LSE: AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has enhanced its all-in-one protection service Avast One with new features designed to protect people from online scams, fraud, and other personal privacy threats. A key enhancement, Email Guardian, makes it easier to spot malicious communications so that everyone, no matter their technical expertise, can stay safe from scams by proactively scanning web links in messages before they are opened and blocking malicious attachments sent to and from email accounts.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON and EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast (LSE: AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy, has enhanced its all-in-one protection service Avast One with new features designed to protect people from online scams, fraud, and other personal privacy threats.
  • Avast One is a cross-platform service that goes beyond antivirus to include built-in technologies that improve online privacy, security, identity, and performance for the modern internet.
  • Avast One Individual supports a single user for up to five devices and Avast One Family for up to six users across 30 devices.
  • Avast (LSE: AVST), a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in digital security and privacy, headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic.