Posts tagged 'standards'

And why do we still believe them?

Anti-virus, or endpoint security plays an essential part in protecting Windows PCs. Whether you are working in the world’s largest enterprise, or using a small personal laptop, you need a last line of defence against attacks that use malicious code to steal or damage your data.

Are you a believer?

Some people have doubts about how useful anti-virus can be. Their opinions might be out of date, or they might believe marketing claims designed to push new products and discredit the competition.

At SE Labs we test endpoint security all the time, so we know what’s true and what belongs in the post-truth world. Here are the top five antivirus myths, busted!

ENDPOINT PROTECTION: NEW REPORTS ONLINE!

Posted on May 8th, 2023 by SE Labs Team and tagged 2023, cybersecurity, enterprise, EPS, home user, security testing, small business, standards, test results

“If they chose the best products by rolling a dice then they should say so”

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If we’ve given the impression that we’re at the heart of the security world, working with the organisations that spend billions on security – and with the companies that make billions by selling security products – you’d be right. And that puts us in an awkward position. Because we want to make security better for everyone. And sometimes that means speaking some uncomfortable truths.

This episode is the uncomfortable truth episode.

Posted on January 25th, 2023 by SE Labs Team and tagged 2023, Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization, cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise, hacking, home user, podcast, security testing, small business, standards, targeted attacks

Three reasons our security tests are the most trustworthy

This security report compares anti-malware products. Its job is to help you make informed buying decisions. We applied advanced testing techniques to ensure that the results are meaningful. The same cannot be said for many other tests. I’d say you’ve picked a good one to read, here. Let’s prove that.

Security report checklist

There are a few questions you should ask when you look at a security report. These are all very important but in random order here they are:

ENDPOINT PROTECTION: NEW REPORTS ONLINE!

Posted on December 22nd, 2022 by SE Labs Team and tagged 2022, cybersecurity, fake reviews, security testing, standards, test results

300 ways to run a ransomware attack!

SE Labs tested CrowdStrike Falcon against a range of ransomware attacks designed to extort victims. These attacks were realistic, using the same tactics and techniques as those used against victims in recent months.

Test like ransomware hackers

Testers attacked target systems, protected by CrowdStrike Falcon. Our testers in the lab acted in the same way as we observe ransomware groups to behave on the internet.

Attacks were initiated from the start of the attack chain, using phishing email links and attachments, as just two examples. Each attack was run from the very start to its obvious conclusion, which means attempting to steal, encrypt and destroy sensitive data on the target systems.

Posted on October 25th, 2022 by SE Labs Team and tagged 2022, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, falcon, ransomware, security testing, standards, test results

You need anti-virus and there is a load of advice online about which to buy. Who can you trust?

Some anti-virus reviewers know what they are talking about. Others don’t. Some are just in it for the money. How can you tell which reviews are worth your time?

How to choose anti-virus for your PC and your family

Most people believe that you should run anti-virus on your PC. Independent security experts, governments and every computer journalist on the planet promotes this advice. And they are not wrong. There is no doubt that installing anti-virus is one of the most important things you can do to keep your computer and its data safe.

Posted on September 23rd, 2022 by Simon PG Edwards and tagged 2022, affiliate marketing, cybersecurity, fake reviews, home user, reviews, security testing, standards

Everyone tells you that you need it, but which one?

Classic cybersecurity advice always includes a plea to, “install anti-virus” or “use endpoint protection software”. Journalists, bloggers and even governments hand this information out, as if it helps. Most platforms, including Microsoft Windows and Apple macOS, include anti-virus so the question then becomes, “which anti-virus?”

ENDPOINT PROTECTION: NEW REPORTS ONLINE!

Posted on August 2nd, 2022 by SE Labs Team and tagged 2022, cybersecurity, enterprise, EPS, home user, security testing, small business, standards, test results

“When it’s not a pay-to-play test that’s behind the curtain…”

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What does it mean to test like a hacker? Can a well-intentioned tester behave the same as a real cybercriminal?

When you’re looking for a good security test, how can you tell the useful from the misleading?

Our email accounts sit at the centre of our digital lives. We look at ways to bullet-proof your most important internet account.

We discuss these questions, and more, with Frank Duff (ex-MITRE, now Tidal Cyber), Mike Sentonas (CrowdStrike) and Siggi Stefnisson (Avast).

Security Life Hack from Daniel Cuthbert!

Posted on July 27th, 2022 by SE Labs Team and tagged 2022, AMTSO, Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization, attack chain, cloud, cybersecurity, email security, enterprise, EPS, ESS, hacking, home user, podcast, small business, social engineering, standards, targeted attacks

All you need to know about anti-virus on the Mac.

At SE Labs we are often asked, “which is the best anti-virus for the Mac?” And, “do you need anti-malware for MacBooks?” For reasons we’ll explain, we’ve not published an endpoint security report for Mac-based products (yet).

But we do have an insight into how Mac threats work and how Apple tries to protect users. In this article we cover everything you need to know.

Posted on July 18th, 2022 by Simon PG Edwards and tagged 2022, cybersecurity, macOS, security testing, standards, test results

A route to accessing Windows Early Launch Antimalware (ELAM).

Anti-malware products monitor Microsoft Windows for malware. They try to notice when new, unwanted software runs, but some malware can be extra sneaky and hide. To get ahead of the game anti-malware products can start monitoring the system early, before other software applications start. The security software then watches as the various programs load during the Windows boot-up process.

Posted on July 12th, 2022 by SE Labs Team and tagged 2022, certification, cybersecurity, security testing, security vendor, standards

How seriously do you take the email threat?

Cyber criminals often use email as a way to start an attack. According to many sources email is by far the most common way that attackers try to gain access to your business and personal systems.

The UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2022 reported that email phishing alone accounts for 83% of attacks.

Email cyber threat

But we all know that, don’t we? Because organisations, large and small, receive thousands of general and more targeted email threats every year.

EMAIL PROTECTION: NEW REPORT ONLINE!

Posted on June 10th, 2022 by SE Labs Team and tagged 2022, cybersecurity, email, email security, enterprise, ESS, security testing, small business, standards, test results