AV-Comparatives released the results of its Real-World Protection Test for February to May 2026, evaluating 20 consumer security products against real-world internet threats.

Innsbruck, Austria

Who

AV-Comparatives, Andreas Clementi, Avast, AVG, Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Microsoft, Norton, TotalAV

What

When

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:14:00 GMT · 2h 30m ago

Where

Innsbruck, Austria ·

Why

The test results were released as home users face malware from increasingly unexpected sources, such as a Python-based worm found embedded in Autodesk Maya Binary files distributed through Epic Games' Fab.com.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The shifting threat landscape, where malware is embedded in files shared through trusted platforms, highlights the increased importance of independent consumer security testing to evaluate software performance against unexpected threats. Seven products (Avast, AVG, Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Microsoft, Norton, and TotalAV) achieved the highest ADVANCED+ award for consistent and reliable protection.

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