PUA testing also examined the ability to detect Windows malware on macOS, for while Windows malware is benign on macOS it may use Mac systems to reach Windows machines. The Mac Security Test and Review 2022 also assessed endpoint detection capabilities for potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) for Mac, such as adware and bundled software that can disrupt system usability and performance. Because potential exposure to Mac malware could have serious consequences, it’s crucial that a security solution has high endpoint protection capabilities for the evaluation.

The Malware Protection Test part of the Mac Security Test and Review 2022 from AV-Comparatives assesses the efficacy of endpoint security vendors in detecting and protecting against recent macOS malware and threats that reflect the current threat landscape.ĪV-Comparatives requires a high endpoint protection rate to win certification during the evaluation, as third-party endpoint security solutions for macOS are not always present. CrowdStrike Falcon® Pro for Mac once again stood out against the competition, demonstrating the proactive capability to accurately detect and block new and unknown threats by using the power of cloud-based and on-sensor machine learning.

One of the leading third-party independent testing organizations, AV-Comparatives evaluated the efficacy of 10 endpoint security products in detecting 471 recent and representative malicious Mac samples collected during the first half of 2022. This marks the fifth consecutive time that CrowdStrike has won the Approved Security Product Award. We’re proud to announce the results of the latest evaluation: CrowdStrike achieved the highest Mac malware protection score in the May 2022 AV-Comparatives Mac Security Test and Review, scoring 100% Mac malware protection with Falcon Pro for Mac. This is why CrowdStrike continues to participate in more third-party testing than any other next-gen endpoint cybersecurity vendor. CrowdStrike Falcon® Pro for Mac uses cloud-based and on-sensor machine learning to proactively protect against threatsĬrowdStrike believes that continuous testing and evaluation by third-party organizations is critical in helping customers make informed decisions about which security solution best fits their needs.CrowdStrike Falcon® Pro for Mac has now won five consecutive Approved Mac Security Product Awards from AV-Comparatives, one of the leading third-party independent organizations testing the efficacy of endpoint security solutions in protecting against malware.CrowdStrike Falcon® Pro for Mac achieved 100% Mac malware protection in the May 2022 AV-Comparatives Mac Security Test and Review.

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