PrevX Edge, Symantec 360 and DriveSentry against 200 real viruses

[ahmeeeeeeeeeeeed]

I ususally do the same kind of tests but with 5923 viruses not 300

[AndyXS09]

You can not compare Prevx against Norton 360 because they are different types of products. For a start Prevx is a CLOUD based scanner, Norton isn't.

Prevx WILL detect all 200 viruses had you have scanned them 10 minutes before the video. Prevx uploads unknown files to the server for analysis. Prevx should detect any unknown 0day malware within about 6-10 minutes of initial scan.

Prevx is the better product here. If you don't believe me, google prevx vs norton and see for yourself.

[kean015]

i don't think your virus files are harsh enough. they're all on demand scans. you should also put up viruses that are detected via real time protection. put some rootkits on it and try to install rogue programs too. so we can see the true functionality of the antivirus. :D

[yewtubepl0x]

drivesentry make it?

[firzen711]

ok thx for clearing it up

[firzen711]

and for Edge u need to execute those files to find Edge's TRUE detection, since Edge isnt meant to be a traditional scanner.

[avtester]

I`ve already tested Edge HIPS components and it was OK (not great). I still think Edge is a glorified scanner or rehash of CSI with no behavioral detection.

[firzen711]

what settings did u use for drivesentry, did u even do any setting up to harden it? drivesentry is mainly a HIPS with an AV component, not AV with a HIPS

[avtester]

Hi, The settings are all standard. I`ve already done a review on the HIPS component of Drivesentry and it was very good.