Kaspersky vs Bitdefender Test vs 2000 Malware

Summary

In this video, the effectiveness of two leading security products, Kaspersky and Bit Defender, is put to the test through a series of simulated cyber attacks using over 2,000 malware samples. The two systems are hit with various threats, including ransomware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Both products perform similarly, with Kaspersky slightly ahead in some areas and Bit Defender quick to block threats. After a restart and second opinion scans, both systems show minimal impact. The video highlights the differences in detection methods, with Kaspersky allowing more behavior-based analysis, while Bit Defender errs on the side of caution. Both prove to be highly effective, with no major infections found.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video compares two major security products: Kaspersky and Bit Defender.
• 😀 Both security products are tested by running over 2,000 malware samples from various sources.
• 😀 The testing environment consists of two virtual machines running Kaspersky and Bit Defender side by side.
• 😀 Malware tests include a wide range of threats such as ransomware and PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs).
• 😀 Bit Defender is observed to start blocking samples slightly faster than Kaspersky at the beginning of the tests.
• 😀 Both products have a detection rate of around 97%, with only a slight difference between them (Bit Defender at 97.4% and Kaspersky at 97.9%).
• 😀 Kaspersky's detection system allows more files to execute, potentially observing their behavior before blocking, while Bit Defender tends to block files more aggressively.
• 😀 Both products perform behavioral detection, with Kaspersky identifying cryptojacking attempts and Bit Defender analyzing attack chains.
• 😀 After restarting the systems and conducting secondary scans, both systems show no serious infections, with only temporary files or traces remaining.
• 😀 Kaspersky's detection approach seems more precise, especially with uncommon or packed applications, while Bit Defender is more cautious in blocking potential threats.
• 😀 In conclusion, both security products perform well, with minor differences in detection methods and the way they handle unexecuted or hidden malware samples.

Q & A

What was the purpose of the experiment conducted in the video?

The purpose of the experiment was to compare the effectiveness of Kaspersky and BitDefender security products by testing them against over 2,000 malware samples, including ransomware and potentially unwanted programs (PUP). The goal was to determine which product would block the most malware and offer better protection.

What types of malware were used in the test?

The test involved over 2,000 malware samples collected from the internet, ranging from ransomware to potentially unwanted programs (PUP). These were designed to challenge the security products and test their ability to prevent infections.

How were the systems set up for the malware test?

Two virtual machines were set up side by side, one running BitDefender and the other running Kaspersky. Both systems were then subjected to the same malware samples to observe how each security product responded to the attacks.

What was the result of the malware execution test?

Both BitDefender and Kaspersky performed very similarly in blocking malware, with detection rates of 97.4% for BitDefender and 97.9% for Kaspersky. The results were so close that it was difficult to determine a clear winner.

Why was there a difference in execution speed between BitDefender and Kaspersky?

BitDefender seemed to block malware samples more quickly in the test, giving it an initial head start. However, the differences in speed were minor, and both products ended up performing similarly in terms of detection rate and protection.

Did either security product allow any malware to execute?

Yes, both products allowed some malware to execute, particularly when the malware was obfuscated using techniques like Enigma Protector. However, both products attempted to detect and block the malware based on its behavior, even if it initially bypassed execution.

What does the detection rate measure in this test?

The detection rate measures how many malware samples the security products successfully blocked from executing. If a sample was allowed to run, it was considered a 'miss' in the test. The results are based on the products' ability to block malware before it could cause harm.

What were the findings after restarting the systems?

After restarting both systems, BitDefender showed no active infections, only temporary files and tracking cookies in the local temp folder. Kaspersky, on the other hand, had one detection in the temp folder and three additional detections, one of which was running on the system, but none of these were serious threats.

What was the significance of the Enigma Protector detection?

The Enigma Protector is a tool commonly used by attackers to obfuscate malware and hide its true nature. Both Kaspersky and BitDefender detected this protector, but neither found the actual malicious behavior of the underlying application. Kaspersky allowed more of these tools to execute, while BitDefender tended to block them immediately.

What key difference was noted between Kaspersky and BitDefender in the experiment?

The key difference observed was in the approach to malware detection. Kaspersky was more precise in its detections, allowing more applications to execute in order to observe their behavior before blocking them, while BitDefender tended to be more cautious and blocked potentially malicious files more quickly.