Total Defense, a top provider of internet security solutions, is excited to announce that its Essential Anti-Virus product has received the esteemed Advanced Plus rating in the AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection Test.
Total Defense continues to demonstrate its commitment to consumer cybersecurity, participating once again in AV‑Comparatives’ industry‑respected Real‑World Protection Test, covering the period from July through October 2025. The newly released results offer valuable insights into how well today’s leading security solutions defend against real online threats — and Total Defense was among the 19 products evaluated in this rigorous test series.
A Comprehensive Evaluation Built on Real Threats
AV‑Comparatives is known for its scientifically structured testing methodology, recreating genuine malware infection scenarios using 428 real-world attack test cases. These cases simulate everyday risks such as malicious websites, deceptive downloads, and harmful email attachments — all with full cloud connectivity enabled to reflect modern antivirus capabilities.
The test measures not only a product’s ability to block active threats at multiple stages of an attack but also includes a false‑positive test, helping consumers understand whether a security product is both powerful and trustworthy in daily use.
Total Defense Among the Industry Leaders Tested
As part of the 2025 Consumer Main‑Test Series, Total Defense Essential Antivirus was evaluated alongside popular solutions from Bitdefender, Avast, ESET, Kaspersky, Microsoft, Norton, Trend Micro, and others. This lineup reflects a strong competitive field, emphasizing Total Defense’s place among established global brands in cybersecurity.
Why These Tests Matter
The threat landscape continues to evolve rapidly. Malware authors are using more sophisticated methods—including social engineering, URL‑based attacks, and multi‑stage payload delivery—making independent evaluations like AV‑Comparatives essential for consumers and businesses alike.
By participating in the Real‑World Protection Test, Total Defense supports transparency and helps users make informed decisions about their online safety. AV‑Comparatives’ methodology ensures products are evaluated holistically, including:
- URL‑blocking capabilities
- Heuristic and behavioral detection
- Cloud‑powered reputation systems
- Signature‑based scanning
- Real‑time defenses across every stage of an attack
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Total Defense’s inclusion in this test series underscores its ongoing investment in advanced threat protection technologies. Each cycle of AV‑Comparatives testing pushes vendors to refine their detection engines, lower false positives, and enhance performance — all of which ultimately benefit customers seeking reliable security.
See the Full Results
To explore the complete set of results for the July–October 2025 Real‑World Protection Test — including award levels, protection rates, and false‑positive data — visit the official AV‑Comparatives report:
https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/real-world-protection-test-july-october-2025/
