The MRG Effitas 360° Assessment & Certification Q4 2021 evaluates the real-world effectiveness of major endpoint security solutions across a spectrum of malware threats. The test simulates realistic attack vectors, including zero-day malware, exploits, financial and ransomware threats, and evaluates detection time, behavior-based blocking, and false positives. Products were tested in scenarios using live botnets, banking and ransomware simulators, and performance benchmarks. Certifications were awarded in areas such as overall protection, exploit defense, online banking, and ransomware mitigation. Top performers included Microsoft Defender, Malwarebytes, Bitdefender, and Symantec, with varying success across categories depending on the product's strengths.

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