AV-TEST GmbH

Name: AV-TEST GmbH
Address: KlewitzStr. 7, Magdeburg, 39112, DE
Telephone: +493916075460
Rating: 3.9

AV-TEST is a leading and worldwide operating service provider for IT security testing services.

The company AV-TEST GmbH is a worldwide operating and leading service provider for IT security testing and consultancy services. Our team has 20 years of experience in the area of anti-virus research and data security. Every year we perform more than 4,500 product tests of anti-virus, anti-spyware, personal firewalls and related products on behalf of vendors, integrators (OEM), corporate users and magazines.

18/06/2026

🚦 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽—𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆?
AV-TEST GmbH's "App Privacy Analysis" evaluates the extent to which Android Apps infringe on users’ privacy. 🎯 The evaluation is based on three key areas: privacy policy, trackers, and data collection.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘀’ 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿. Discrepancies, unnecessary data collection, or a lack of transparency result in a lower rating.

✅ Consumers: Dive deep into the test reports to gain comprehensive insight into privacy policies and app permissions. This will help you identify unnecessary or excessive data collection and understand what data apps actually collect and how it is used.

✅ Providers: You can obtain certification from AV-TEST! This provides a clear evaluation of your app compared to competitors, builds trust, and helps you meet legal requirements by aligning your privacy policy with your app’s actual behavior.

👉 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: https://www.av-test.org/en/services/android-app-privacy/
🚦𝗔𝗽𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: https://portal.av-atlas.org/app-privacy
👉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁: [email protected]

10/06/2026

🇩🇪 Die besten Windows Antivirus-Programme für Unternehmensanwender » https://www.av-test.org/de/antivirus/unternehmen-windows-client/

🇺🇸 During March and April 2026 AV-TEST GmbH continuously evaluated 16 endpoint protection products using settings as provided by the vendor. We always used the most current publicly-available version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on realistic test scenarios and challenged the products against real-world threats. Products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers.

09/06/2026

🇩🇪 Die besten Windows Antivirus-Programme für Privatanwender » https://www.av-test.org/de/antivirus/privat-windows/

🇺🇸 The best Windows antivirus software for home users » https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/windows-11/april-2026/protectednet-totalav-6.6-261215/

During March and April 2026 AV-TEST GmbH continuously evaluated 14 home user security products using their default settings. We always used the most current publicly-available version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on realistic test scenarios and challenged the products against real-world threats. Products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers.

02/06/2026

🇩🇪 Test: Malware-Schutz unter MacOS Tahoe 26.3 » https://www.av-test.org/de/news/test-malware-schutz-unter-macos-tahoe-263/

🇺🇸 Test: malware protection under MacOS Tahoe 26.3 » https://www.av-test.org/en/news/test-malware-protection-under-macos-tahoe-263/

There are multiple types of malware for MacOS that attempt to steal data or just infiltrate systems and attacks are growing in frequency. Infostealers in particular have been on the rise in recent months. This is due to the fact that there is a market for this stolen data on the darknet and other illicit platforms. Good security software should offer adequate protection in order to tackle all these dangers. In the first test of the quarter for 2026, the experts from AV-TEST evaluated a total of 14 security solutions for consumer users and corporate users running MacOS systems under Tahoe 26.3. With just a few exceptions, the majority of the products produced quite good results in the testing.

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01/06/2026

🇩🇪 Zum Internationalen Kindertag am 1. Juni: Digitale Medienkompetenz statt Social-Media-Verbote » https://www.av-test.org/de/news/zum-internationalen-kindertag-am-1-juni/

🇺🇸 June 1 is International Children’s Day! Digital literacy instead of social media bans » https://www.av-test.org/en/news/june-1-is-international-childrens-day/

Many parents have to throw up their hands in capitulation when it comes to digital literacy and social media. They aren’t very tech savvy in many cases. More often than not, it’s the younger generation that knows the in’s and out’s of social media, computers, smartphones, and software. And you think that you can prevent these younger people from using something that even you don’t fully grasp or have a handle on? There are better ways than outright bans! Digital literary experts provide their ideas and tips on how to safely use social media, you can look up help on the internet and also work together with your children.

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27/05/2026

💡What can the topDNS dataset reveal about modern DNS abuse? Igor Lückel from AV-TEST GmbH and Lars Steffen from eco - Verband der Internetwirtschaft analyze malware spikes, phishing trends, AI, and infrastructure concentration across the Internet.

𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞:
👉 https://www.dotmagazine.online/issues/domains-email-user-trust/topdns-dataset-dns-abuse

21/05/2026

🇺🇸 Kaspersky Safe Kids: Parental Control Test 2026 » https://www.av-test.org/en/news/kaspersky-safe-kids-parental-control-test-2026/

🇩🇪 Kaspersky Safe Kids: Kinderschutz-Zertifizierungstest 2026 » https://www.av-test.org/de/news/kaspersky-safe-kids-kinderschutz-zertifizierungstest-2026/

The objective of this report is to show the performance and effectiveness of the Kaspersky Safe Kids and Kaspersky Safe Kids Premium parental control applications across various platforms, specifically for Windows 11, Android 12, and Apple iOS 16. The testing was conducted in November - December 2025.

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20/05/2026

🇺🇸 The best MacOS antivirus software for business users » https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/business-macos/

🇩🇪 Die besten MacOS Antivirus-Programme für Unternehmensanwender » https://www.av-test.org/de/antivirus/unternehmen-macos/

During march 2026 AV-TEST GmbH evaluated 4 business security products for MacOS Tahoe. We always used the most current version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on malware detection, false positives and performance

19/05/2026

🇺🇸 The best MacOS antivirus software for home users » https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-macos/

🇩🇪 Die besten MacOS Antivirus-Programme für Privatanwender » https://www.av-test.org/de/antivirus/privat-macos/

During march 2026 AV-TEST GmbH evaluated 10 home user security products for MacOS Tahoe. We always used the most current version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on malware detection, false positives and performance.

15/05/2026

🚨Coming soon... Security solutions for MacOS in AV-TEST GmbH's certification test!

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