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@ SampSon "It seems that this virusbtn website is so credible that no one has ever heard of it! Not even google!" Virus Bulletin is a massively respected anti-malware industry organisation. To achieve their VB100 award is no mean feat - it's an industry benchmark. Their VB100 test results...
- lswino
- Post #29
- Sep 30, 2013
- Forum: Security
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I totally forgot about this thread! What would you like a response to? Andy
- lswino
- Post #28
- Sep 30, 2013
- Forum: Security
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Hi Mat1970, I remember the version you're talking about and I agree, it basically killed all the goodwill we got from various tech forums. In my mind, the idea behind that version was correct, but the execution was terrible, no doubt about it. Ad-Aware had to evolve from being a simple...
- lswino
- Post #16
- Nov 22, 2011
- Forum: Security
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Hi bononos, It's encouraging that you researched the various anti-malware testing organisations. Maybe this discussion will raise people's general awareness and helps somehow. Ultimately, you're right, Spybot/MBAM do not submit to these tests because they are unable to deal with viruses. They...
- lswino
- Post #14
- Nov 9, 2011
- Forum: Security
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Hi bononos, Companies voluntarily submit their application to Virus Bulletin for testing - VB don't test people who don't put their hat in the ring. I guess Malwarebytes and Spybot just don't submit their applications. Almost everyone else does though. You would need to ask those companies...
- lswino
- Post #12
- Nov 7, 2011
- Forum: Security
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Hi eBauer, Totally understand why you used another product. If Ad-Aware wasn't solving a problem, you're right to get one that does. All I can do is tell you our detection rates are waaay better than 2-3 years ago and our inclusion in independent, public testing should demontstrate that...
- lswino
- Post #9
- Oct 31, 2011
- Forum: Security
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Hi JEDIYoda, Thanks for replying. Sorry for the long post! Get a cup of tea and here we go! I guess these independent test bodies are the best we have right now. They're pretty good though. Have a look to see what you think of Virus Bulletin's test procedures...
- lswino
- Post #8
- Oct 31, 2011
- Forum: Security
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Hi, Before I start, I work for Lavasoft. I'm also not a marketing guy - I work as a malware analyst, so don't mock me :) Ad-Aware recently got a VB100 award from Virus Bulletin and ranked among the top applications in the detection chart...
- lswino
- Post #5
- Oct 28, 2011
- Forum: Security

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