Emsisoft Enterprise Security nails AVLab’s March 2025 test with 100% detection

The latest Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test from AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation confirms what many already expect from Emsisoft: fast, accurate, and reliable threat defense. In the March 2025 edition, Emsisoft Enterprise Security + EDR achieved a perfect 100% detection rate, and also delivered the fastest average remediation time of all tested products at 0.105 seconds. This performance places Emsisoft at the top of the field for real-world endpoint protection.

AVLab’s test goes beyond best-case scenarios, it’s built to challenge solutions with active, evasive malware. This is where Emsisoft excels: under pressure, against real threats.

About AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation

AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation is an independent security research and testing organization based in Poland. Its mission is simple: improve cybersecurity transparency by conducting rigorous, repeatable evaluations. AVLab is a member of the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization (AMTSO), the Cyber Transparency Forum, and Microsoft’s Virus Initiative. These affiliations reinforce its credibility within the industry.

Unlike vendor-run tests or synthetic benchmarks, AVLab’s evaluations are structured to reveal how security products actually perform in uncontrolled conditions. Its reports are public, its methodologies are published, and its data is specific. The result: actionable insights for businesses choosing endpoint protection.

Understanding the Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test

The March 2025 test used 607 unique malware samples collected in real time from honeypots, malicious URLs, and threat intelligence sources. Delivery methods included both HTTP and HTTPS, reflecting how malware enters networks in the wild. Samples were required to be active, functional, and verified as malicious before inclusion.

The testing simulates typical endpoint behavior. Malware is delivered in the way a user might encounter it: clicking links, downloading attachments, or running installers.

Each round includes a mix of malware families. This time, AVLab tested against credential stealers, ransomware, remote access Trojans (RATs), and other advanced threats. Notably, the test included Living off the Land Binaries (LOLBins), which are legitimate Windows utilities like rundll32.exe, schtasks.exe, and certutil.exe frequently abused by threat actors. Detecting these behaviors requires behavioral analysis and response orchestration.

Emsisoft’s March 2025 performance metrics

Emsisoft’s performance in this round was as precise as it was fast. Here’s the breakdown:

• Total malware samples tested: 607
• Pre-launch detection rate: 28.01%
• Post-launch detection rate: 71.99%
• Overall detection: 100%
• Average remediation time: 0.105 seconds

Emsisoft was one of only a few products to block all 607 malware samples. But its speed set it apart. The average industry remediation time was 37.6 seconds. Emsisoft’s 0.105 seconds wasn’t just the fastest—it redefined what “real-time protection” means.

Significance of rapid threat response

High detection is essential. But speed matters too. Malware that lingers, even briefly, can drop payloads, exfiltrate data, or tamper with processes. The faster a product reacts, the lower the risk to the organization.

Emsisoft’s layered approach explains this speed. Our Real-Time File Guard blocks known threats immediately. Behavior Blocker flags suspicious runtime activity. Cloud-assisted threat intelligence continuously updates detection in the background. And EDR functionality stitches these layers together for centralized response.

A 0.105-second remediation time means threats are contained before damage spreads. For businesses, that means less disruption, fewer alerts, and more operational continuity.

Enhancements in testing methodology

AVLab’s March 2025 test wasn’t identical to previous rounds. Minor upgrades to the Sysmon telemetry tool gave testers deeper visibility into what endpoint solutions were doing in real time. This allowed for more accurate tracking of how quickly products detected and responded to threats.

Another key update was the separation of test results between Enterprise and Home/Small Office solutions. This shift acknowledges different operating contexts and security needs. Emsisoft participated in the enterprise track, where environments are more complex, and the consequences of missed detection are more severe.

AVLab also improved malware classification. Samples were grouped by threat family: ransomware, credential theft, and RATs. Giving readers clearer insight into what each product defends against and how effectively.

Emsisoft’s consistent excellence

This is not a one-time performance. In January 2025, Emsisoft also scored a 100% detection rate in the same test series. Previous tests across 2024 reflected similar results. Emsisoft is consistently a top performer.

While some products peak and dip, Emsisoft delivers steady performance across test cycles. That’s what IT professionals need. Predictable, repeatable defense. Especially when the threats themselves are anything but.

Conclusion

The March 2025 AVLab test reinforces what independent testing has shown again and again. Emsisoft detects threats accurately. It responds quickly. And it does so without compromise.