OREANDA-NEWS. Kaspersky Internet Security was named Product of the Year by independent test lab AV Comparatives in its annual report for the third time in five years*. Having achieved Advanced+ awards in eight rigorous tests over the course of 2015, the Kaspersky Lab flagship consumer solution consistently outperformed its competitors, ranking the highest overall out of the 21 Windows security products tested.

The AV-Comparatives annual report highlights the highest scoring products of the its year round anti-virus tests, resulting in an overall winner based on the total score achieved. The report commended Kaspersky Internet Security’s well-designed, user-friendly interface, the extensive and excellent documentation as well as the help facilities provided in the product. In addition to Product of the Year, Kaspersky Internet Security received the Gold Award in both the Real-World Protection and Malware Removal tests, and a joint Gold Award in the File Detection test. The product also achieved a Silver Award in the Proactive Protection test and joint Bronze Award in the Performance section. 

The AV-Comparatives test series for 2015 tested 21 security products designed for the Windows platform, providing independent product evaluation and effectiveness assessments. Programs were tested for their ability to protect against real-world Internet threats, identify thousands of malicious programs, and provide protection without impacting PC performance. Additional tests assessed how well the products could remove malware from an infected PC and block new and unknown threats.

“This achievement is a testament to the level of anti-malware protection we provide for our users and the continual evolution of the product to ensure it meets the needs of today and tomorrow. As an independent test body, the AV-Comparatives report is a great source of guidance and information for end users, helping them to select the right solution for their needs. We are extremely proud that Kaspersky Internet Security has been named the top product for 2015 and is recognized for the great user experience it provides,” comments Timur Biyachuyev, Anti-Malware Research Director at Kaspersky Lab.  

About Kaspersky LabKaspersky Lab is one of the world’s fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and the largest that is privately-owned. The company is ranked among the world’s top four vendors of security solutions for endpoint users (IDC, 2014). Since 1997 Kaspersky Lab has been an innovator in cybersecurity and provides effective digital security solutions and threat intelligence for large enterprises, SMBs and consumers. Kaspersky Lab is an international company, operating in almost 200 countries and territories across the globe, providing protection for over 400 million users worldwide.