eScan ranks on top again - Anti Phishing

eScan, one of the leading Security Solution providers and the World's first Real-time Anti-Virus and Content Security Solution tops the results in a recent Anti-phishing test commissioned from one of the best independent AV testing bodies by a local German magazine. The test was performed in August 2011 but was only allowed to be released once the Magazine had released it article on the subject.

What is Phishing? From Wikipedia Phishing is a way of attempting to acquire information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Communications purporting to be from popular social web sites, auction sites, online payment processors or IT administrators are commonly used to lure the unsuspecting public. Phishing is typically carried out by e-mail spoofing or instant messaging, and it often directs users to enter details at a fake website whose look and feel are almost identical to the legitimate one. Phishing is an example of social engineering techniques used to deceive users, and exploits the poor usability of current web security technologies.

19 Products were put to the test and among those tested, including the leading brands in South Africa, eScan emerged yet again as the victor having a detection rate of 97.3 % and a zero False positive rate, ousting companies such as Bit-Defender, Kaspersky and AVG. Although the test is not yet part of the regular yearly tests performed by the acclaimed independent body, Anti-phishing is a very important factor to consider when deciding on the right Anti-Virus product for your home or company. Speaking on the matter Mornay Viljoen, MD eScan south-Africa said: "There are many Anti-Virus products available in the market and consumers should be made aware of these testing bodies and where to find their reports. It is the consumers responsibility to arm themselves with the knowledge needed for deciding on the most effective Security Solution. A lot of companies and individuals we come across are still under the impression that all AV programs are exactly the same and that the free versions available are just as effective. The facts however are the exact opposite of that assumption. eScan not only aims to deliver top Security features with excellent detection and removal capabilities at an affordable price, we also offer a 30 day trial period on all our software packages with full capabilities."

For more information on Independently Published Tests and award and/or to be directed to their websites, feel free to contact eScan South Africa on 08610 37226 or email us at sales@escan.co.za.