nsane.forums Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Using a data set consisting of 120,000 data points, researchers from OPSWAT estimate that Avast is the market share leader in the antivirus software market. In an over-crowded antivirus software market, end and corporate users are often finding it difficult to differentiate between a value-added market proposition, next to the “me too” vendors of solutions. As in every other market segment, any scientific insight into the market share of various vendors offers an invaluable perspective into the market dynamics, what are customers purchasing, and most importantly, are they living in a world of ‘false feeling of security’. Using a data set consisting of 120,000 data points, researchers from OPSWAT recently released an informative overview of the antivirus market, answering an important question - which is the most popular antivirus vendor? According to their findings, that’s avast! Free Antivirus, followed by Microsoft Security Essentials and ESET NOD32 Antivirus. Detailed market share statistics:Avast - 17.4% worldwide market shareMicrosoft - 13.2% worldwide market shareESET - 11.1% worldwide market shareSymantec - 10.3% worldwide market shareAVG - 10.1% worldwide market shareAvira - 9.6% worldwide market shareKaspersky - 6.7% worldwide market shareMcAfee - 4.9% worldwide market sharePanda - 2.9% worldwide market shareTrend Micro - 2.8% worldwide market shareOther - 11.1% worldwide market shareMicrosoft is the market leader in North America, followed by Symantec and AVG. Not surprisingly, the market leading avast! Free Antivirus is relying on the so called “freemium” business model, where the company grows and gains market share by offering a free alternative of their software, and earns revenue thanks to the successful conversion of free users to paid ones. Earlier this year, the company announced that it has 150 million active users worldwide, a clear indication of a working “freemium” business model. Just how relevant is antivirus nowadays? In a recently released study entitled “Measuring the Cost of Cybercrime“, researchers argue that less money should be spent on purchasing antivirus software, and more money in tracking down and prosecuting cybercriminals. Next to these conclusions, F-Secure’s Mikko Hypponen recently admitted that antivirus software failed in Stuxnet and Flame’s cases, provoking more discussion on the actual applicability of antivirus software in today’s mature cybercrime ecosystem. What do you think? In antivirus software still relevant in the age of Stuxnet, Duqu and Flame, the so called poster kids of the DIY targeted attack toolkits and weaponized malware releases? Do think free antivirus is offering a ‘false feeling of security’ compared to subscription based license models? View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visualbuffs Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 well being most popular does not mean most best antivirus out there!!!eset and norton still run in a box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khashim Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 well being most popular does not mean most best antivirus out there!!! eset and norton still run in a boxand sometimes...being popular isnt exactly the same thing as being overrated, as it may have just been a well deserved one. imho..avast has been just as good as eset edit: v6 and v7 to be specific :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 The most popular AntiVirus is a freeware known as The Brain 'cause everyone has it (well, almost everyone.) :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted June 28, 2012 Administrator Share Posted June 28, 2012 The most popular AntiVirus is a freeware known as The Brain 'cause everyone has it (well, almost everyone.) :P Just couple of days ago I read a post on neowin: The biggest security hole exists between the keyboard and the chair. :lol: Nevertheless, Avast seems to have taken away the most used free AV crown from AVG, which in my opinion never deserved it in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anuseems Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Wonder Bitdefender ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamkutopolowk Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 "" brainless "" Norton Internet Security 2012/2013 first rank in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avmad Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Trying System Security Guard the other day I noticed they have a report on most popular security of their users.http://www.systemsecurityguard.com/antivirusreport.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusatkomputerindo Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 So, eset gain more popularity this time... 2.1%Love it.. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojet2011 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Well guys, popular, bestA good system runs a firewall and a antivirus program @ the same time.Or if you like so a Internet security suite... ( but I think you don't need that ) cause these Software slows down the system even if you have a speedy computer.So I think that every anti virus software does his job well ( and a lot of test I dont think you can relay on them ).Just download one of the free firewalls and combine it with a free antivirus.Configure it well in your needs and trust the applications.And most of all be carefull out there, on the electronic highway there are a lot of assholes out there trying to steal something of you.So just watch your back........JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Wouldn't like to believe most of what gets written by statisticians & reviewers, but I know for a fact that most :pirate: :pirate: seem to prefer NOD32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grouchysmurf Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 So, the one glaring fact that no one seems to notice....... Avast - 17.4% worldwide market shareOther - 11.1% worldwide market share It seems that there is only a 6.3% difference between the most popular and the most...unknown. I do not put much stock on useless statistics. Nor should anyone else. The most popular AntiVirus is a freeware known as The Brain 'cause everyone has it (well, almost everyone.) :P Now this is a statistic that I believe. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookmann Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 The most popular AntiVirus is a freeware known as The Brain 'cause everyone has it (well, almost everyone.) :P Just couple of days ago I read a post on neowin: The biggest security hole exists between the keyboard and the chair. :lol: Nevertheless, Avast seems to have taken away the most used free AV crown from AVG, which in my opinion never deserved it in the first place. sure mate! AVG deserves no place in a-v market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 "" brainless "" Norton Internet Security 2012/2013 first rank in the worldHave noticed that most systems come pre-installed with Norton - that could account for the perceived popularity of Norton products. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternal X Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I am enjoying the AVG 2013 beta and most of the AV's in 2013 are now implementing the metro ui look lol o well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambrocious Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 AVG detects and removes things without user interaction which is very bad for anyone downloading keygens/cracks. I use avast! because it actually ASKS me if I wanna delete it or quarantine it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calguyhunk Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 The most popular AntiVirus is a freeware known as The Brain 'cause everyone has it (well, almost everyone.) :P Quite to the contrary actually. If most people had that thing called 'The Brain', the world would be a better place to live ;) Have noticed that most systems come pre-installed with Norton - that could account for the perceived popularity of Norton products. :dunno: And McAfee. Every other PC maker seem to be giving away 'Free' McAfee, which inevitably turns out to be a 3 month or so subscription. Such misleading advertisement!!! :wtf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienForce1 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 It`s really strange that there is no word about BitDefender ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyWalkerX Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 To be honest, i don't use any real-time protection antivirus. I just run malwarebytes and trojan remover to periodically scan my pc at least once a day and practice safe browsing :showoff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeMasteR Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Also, BitDefender scored higher than all the other vendors tested in a March/April report published by AV-Test.org. BitDefender scored with 17 out of 18 possible points. With respect to OPSWAT market share, though, they are in “Other”. Kensek :wtf: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienForce1 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 To be honest, i don't use any real-time protection antivirus. I just run malwarebytes and trojan remover to periodically scan my pc at least once a day and practice safe browsing :showoff: When you compare those two (malwarebytes and trojan remover) with a good AV you know that you have a small / limited nr. of malware detection and removal capability - you are exposing yourself to an useless risc -> and think of how much time of your day you are losing every day (``at least once a day``) scanning your computer with both anti-malware engines , instead of having one AV with real-time protection `on` ... really I can`t understand this attitude ... anyway it`s your time / computer ... B) ... or maybe this way you guys think it`s cool not having AV with real time protection ... well , then I`m not cool at all ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyWalkerX Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 To be honest, i don't use any real-time protection antivirus. I just run malwarebytes and trojan remover to periodically scan my pc at least once a day and practice safe browsing :showoff: When you compare those two (malwarebytes and trojan remover) with a good AV you know that you have a small / limited nr. of malware detection and removal capability - you are exposing yourself to an useless risc -> and think of how much time of your day you are losing every day (``at least once a day``) scanning your computer with both anti-malware engines , instead of having one AV with real-time protection `on` ... really I can`t understand this attitude ... anyway it`s your time / computer ... B) ... or maybe this way you guys think it`s cool not having AV with real time protection ... well , then I`m not cool at all ... Yes, i kinda agree of you... but for me antivirus is just kinda disturbing... please read this: http://lazybit.com/i...se_an_antivirus (I agree with him) and http://www.itproport...-use-antivirus/ The main reason, my pc is low at perfomance... btw, i'm not that paranoid for not getting virus at all. I am a home user and I frequently made backup of my pc, also, i know how to handle these problems manually, such as checking at task manager for weird processes.. i tweaked my pc at ultimate perfomance, in my task manger only have 13 processes at startup. I live in Malaysia, i think this country don't involved (i guess so :P) in cyber attacks like happened at US and other modern country. Yeah maybe i'm sounds stupid but... i just believe in myself and yeah, being aware is often far more effective. Sorry for the bad English ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienForce1 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 It`s your choice to not use AV , but be aware that exists malware that can`t be seen in Task Manager .In your country is really frequent JamBanMu malware (quite dificult to remove) and some others like it ...Good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0veR Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 i doubt it true! I dont thinks Avast and Microsoft are most used AV in world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avmad Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I remember when THE free one to use was AVG. Years ago before I knew much about it. :rolleyes: Then Avast appeared and probably millions of users switched to it, so I can believe Avast is the most used. Now days the free and paid are both very good so it got even more popular over time. THE Free AV for people who aren't really interested in them.I bet Microsoft count everyone that has Windows Defender installed :DI would think Norton would be 2nd as it comes on so many new computers.I just re-read the first post.Using a data set consisting of 120,000 data points, is that 120,000 users? If it is that's a small minority so not the whole world :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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