Bitdefender vs Kaspersky: Ransomware Test

TL;DR

Bitdefender and Kaspersky go head-to-head in a ransomware protection test, with both products performing well in blocking threats.

Transcript

hello and welcome to the pc security channel by popular demand we're doing bitdefender versus kaspersky again this is the one everyone's waiting for with the 2021 latest security updates as you can see we've got two virtual machines running side by side bitdefender on the left and kaspersky on the right now since we've always done these tests with ... Read More

Key Insights

• 💪 Both Bitdefender and Kaspersky demonstrated strong ransomware protection capabilities.
• ☠️ Kaspersky had a 100% proactive detection rate, blocking all tested ransomware samples.
• 🎟️ Bitdefender missed one sample but terminated the test script early, preventing any damage to the system.
• 🛀 Offline testing showed that Bitdefender performed better in preventing ransomware execution.
• 🥳 Application control and file antivirus features were disabled during the tests to evaluate the products' performance in a zero-day scenario.
• ❓ Both products offer additional features like advanced threat defense and ransomware remediation.
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Questions & Answers

Q: How were Bitdefender and Kaspersky tested in this video?

The products were tested against ransomware using well-known samples, with and without internet access, to assess their performance in different scenarios.

Q: Did Bitdefender and Kaspersky successfully block the tested ransomware?

Kaspersky had a 100% proactive detection rate, blocking all ransomware samples. Bitdefender missed one sample, but its final proactive detection rate was 98.39%.

Q: Were the systems compromised during the tests?

The systems remained safe during the tests. Bitdefender terminated the test script early, preventing any damage, while Kaspersky successfully blocked all threats even with disabled features.

Q: How did Bitdefender and Kaspersky perform in an offline test?

Interestingly, Bitdefender performed better in the offline test, as the missed ransomware sample never got to execute due to the termination of the test script. Kaspersky kept the system safe as well.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video compares the performance of Bitdefender and Kaspersky in protecting against ransomware attacks.

• Both products are tested using well-known ransomware samples from the past five years.

• Tests are conducted with and without internet access to evaluate how they perform in different scenarios.