Avira Free Antivirus Review | Tested vs Malware

TL;DR

Avira Free Antivirus undergoes testing with Malick's and is found to have a centralized user interface, some inconsistencies in design, and good proactive detection.

Transcript

hello and welcome to the PC security channel today we'll be taking a look at the newest version of Avira free antivirus for windows I just realized that I've never tested this product with Malick's and given how popular it is I feel like it should be on the website with the results so to kick things off we'll take a look at the actual product itsel... Read More

Key Insights

• 👶 The design of Avira Free Antivirus has inconsistencies, with the new user interface not fully integrated into the scanning process.
• 🍵 The antivirus performs well in real-time protection and handles a large number of malware samples.
• ☠️ Avira has a high proactive detection rate, but there are a few misses in detecting malware.
• ❓ There is uncertainty about additional defenses and behavioral analysis in Avira Free Antivirus.
• 🏆 Despite the false positive, there are no traces of malware found on the system after testing.
• 😥 Avira's strong point is its good signatures, which contribute to its proactive detection rate.
• 🎨 The antivirus may benefit from improvements in design and additional defense mechanisms.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are some of the design inconsistencies in Avira Free Antivirus?

Despite the new user interface, the scan still uses the old interface, which is a design inconsistency. The engine and UI have remained the same for years, which some users may not like.

Q: How does Avira Free Antivirus perform in tests with Malick's and real-time protection?

During the test, Avira detects and proactively handles a high percentage of malware samples. It does take up a large portion of CPU usage, which is expected. However, there are a few misses in detection.

Q: Does Avira Free Antivirus have any additional defenses for malware that gets past real-time scanning?

It is not clear if Avira has additional defenses beyond real-time scanning. The antivirus heavily relies on initial detection through real-time scanning, and it is uncertain if it has extensive behavioral analysis or other components.

Q: Are there any traces of malware on the system after testing?

Apart from a false positive, there are no traces of malware found on the system after running over 1500 files. The antivirus provides a good level of protection.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Avira Free Antivirus has a new centralized user interface, but there are inconsistencies in design and the scan uses the old interface.

• The antivirus performs well in real-time protection and handles a large number of malware samples.

• After testing, there are no traces of malware on the system, except for a false positive.