{"id":227412,"date":"2026-03-16T04:05:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=227412"},"modified":"2026-03-17T09:06:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:06:47","slug":"av-test-awards-2025-best-performance-advanced-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/mcafee-news\/av-test-awards-2025-best-performance-advanced-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"McAfee Wins 3 Major AV-TEST Awards for 2025 Security Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"

McAfee Total Protection has been recognized with three major\u00a0honors\u00a0in the\u00a0<\/span>AV-TEST Best Awards 2025<\/span><\/b><\/a>, receiving awards for\u00a0<\/span>Best Performance, Best Advanced Protection, and Best Usability<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Among consumer security products, McAfee was the\u00a0<\/span>only solution to receive both the Best Performance and Best Advanced Protection awards<\/span><\/b>, highlighting its ability to deliver strong security while keeping everyday devices running smoothly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The awards are issued by\u00a0<\/span>AV-TEST<\/span><\/b>, an independent cybersecurity research institute that evaluates security products through thousands of\u00a0lab\u00a0tests each year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Together, these recognitions reinforce what matters most for people using security software every day: protection that works quietly in the background without slowing down your system or interrupting your workflow.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Big is an AV-TEST Award?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Pretty big! The AV-TEST Awards recognize security products that deliver consistently strong results across independent testing throughout the year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To qualify, products must\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0exceptional performance across multiple categories, including protection against modern threats, system performance impact, and usability.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the 2025 test cycle,\u00a0<\/span>McAfee Total Protection earned recognition in three key areas<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Performance Award<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Security software needs to protect your system without slowing it down.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In AV-TEST\u2019s Windows performance testing, researchers measure how much a security solution\u00a0impacts\u00a0system resources during everyday tasks such as launching applications, installing programs, browsing the web, and copying files.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

McAfee Total Protection earned the Best Performance Award for\u00a0maintaining\u00a0strong protection while keeping system impact minimal.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For users, that means protection that runs efficiently in the\u00a0background\u00a0so your PC stays responsive while you work, stream, or game.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Advanced Protection Award<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Modern cyberattacks rarely rely on a single tactic. Today\u2019s threats often combine multiple techniques, including ransomware, infostealers, and other advanced attack methods.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To evaluate how well security products handle these complex threats, AV-TEST runs\u00a0<\/span>Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) tests<\/span><\/b>, which simulate real-world attacks using the latest techniques.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the 2025 testing cycle,\u00a0<\/span>McAfee Total Protection delivered consistently strong results across these real-world attack scenarios<\/span><\/b>, earning the Best Advanced Protection Award for consumer users.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These results\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0how multiple protection layers inside the product work together to detect and stop threats, even if an attack\u00a0attempts\u00a0to bypass initial\u00a0defenses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Usability Award<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Strong security should also be easy to live with.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In AV-TEST\u2019s usability tests, researchers evaluate how accurately a product distinguishes between legitimate files and malicious ones, while\u00a0monitoring\u00a0for false alarms.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

McAfee Total Protection earned the Best Usability Award for its\u00a0accurate\u00a0threat detection and low rate of false positives.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That means fewer unnecessary alerts and interruptions, while still\u00a0maintaining\u00a0strong protection against real threats.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Recognition from AV-TEST<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

According to AV-TEST\u2019s testing team, McAfee stood out across multiple categories in the 2025 evaluation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe team of the AV-TEST Institute is delighted to present McAfee with three of the highly coveted trophies. The manufacturer received recognition for its consistently efficient use of system resources, clear distinction between benign and malicious files, and strong results in Advanced Threat Protection testing.\u201d<\/span>
\n\u2014 Marcel\u00a0Wabersky, Lead Mobile & Network Testing, AV-TEST<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What is the AV-TEST\u00a0Institute<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Independent testing plays\u00a0an important role\u00a0in helping consumers evaluate cybersecurity tools.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The AV-TEST Institute is an independent IT security research organization based in Germany and\u00a0operating\u00a0for more than 20 years. The institute runs one of the world\u2019s largest testing laboratories dedicated to cybersecurity products.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From its headquarters in Magdeburg, Germany, AV-TEST researchers\u00a0analyze\u00a0new malware, study emerging attack techniques, and conduct large-scale comparative testing of security software used by both consumers and businesses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These tests are designed to be standardized, transparent, and repeatable, allowing security products to be evaluated under the same conditions across multiple vendors.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0<\/span>AV-TEST Best Awards recognize products that deliver consistently strong results<\/span><\/b>\u00a0across a full year of testing. Because the awards are based on sustained performance rather than a single test cycle, they are widely used as an indicator of long-term security reliability.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For McAfee users, these awards reinforce the goal behind McAfee Total Protection: delivering\u00a0<\/span>powerful protection that stays fast,\u00a0accurate, and easy to use.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
FAQ<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Q: What\u00a0are\u00a0the AV-TEST Best Awards?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0The\u00a0<\/span>AV-TEST Best Awards<\/span><\/b>\u00a0are annual\u00a0honors\u00a0given by the independent cybersecurity testing institute AV-TEST. The awards recognize security products that deliver consistently strong results across a full year of testing in areas such as protection, performance, and usability.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Q: What awards did McAfee win in the AV-TEST Awards 2025?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>McAfee Total Protection<\/span><\/b>\u00a0received three AV-TEST Best Awards for 2025:\u00a0<\/span>Best Performance<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Best Advanced Protection<\/span><\/b>, and\u00a0<\/span>Best Usability<\/span><\/b>. McAfee was also the\u00a0<\/span>only consumer security product to receive both the Best Performance and Best Advanced Protection awards<\/span><\/b>\u00a0in the 2025 evaluation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Q: What does the AV-TEST Best Performance award mean?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0The\u00a0<\/span>AV-TEST Best Performance award<\/span><\/b>\u00a0recognizes security software that provides strong protection while using minimal system resources. AV-TEST measures how security products affect everyday activities such as launching programs, installing applications, browsing the web, and copying files.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Q: What is Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) testing?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) testing<\/span><\/b>\u00a0simulates real-world cyberattacks using techniques such as ransomware and infostealer malware. AV-TEST runs these scenarios to evaluate how well security products detect and stop attacks at multiple stages of an infection attempt.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Q: What does the AV-TEST Best Usability award measure?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0The\u00a0<\/span>AV-TEST Best Usability award<\/span><\/b>\u00a0evaluates how accurately security software distinguishes between safe files and malicious threats. Products that score well\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0strong detection capabilities while minimizing false alarms and unnecessary alerts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Q: Why do independent cybersecurity tests matter?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Independent cybersecurity testing organizations like AV-TEST<\/span><\/b>\u00a0evaluate security products using standardized and transparent testing methods. These tests help consumers compare protection tools based on measurable results rather than marketing claims.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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