Venak Security Q1 2026 Zero-Day AV/EDR Test

Test Lab

Venak Security

Test Title

Venak Security Q1 2026 Zero-Day AV/EDR Test

AMTSO Test ID

AMTSO-LS1-TP182

Platform

Windows

Vendor

AVAST, CrowdStrike, ESET, G Data, MalwareBytes, Quick Heal

Publication date

2026-03-16

Statement from Test Lab

Our zero-day tests demonstrate the importance of transparency in evaluating AV/EDR solutions. By using advanced technologies such as AI-driven malware simulators, we can safely replicate real-world attacks and observe exactly how security products respond in real time. Recording and sharing these results ensures that anyone can verify the performance of these solutions, helping organizations make informed decisions based on accurate, reproducible data. Ultimately, leveraging AI and open reporting practices strengthens trust in cybersecurity tools while highlighting areas for improvement.

Tested products

VendorProductVendor status
Gen DigitalAvast Premium Securityparticipant
G DataG Data Internet Securityincluded
Quick HealQuick Heal Internet Securityincluded
CrowdStrikeCrowdStrike Falcon EDRincluded
HuntressHuntress Managed EDRincluded
ESETESET Smart Security Premiumincluded
MalwareBytesMalwarebytes Premium Securityincluded

AMTSO Standard compliance info

Notification issued

2026-01-16

Notification method

Publicly posted test plan, Contact list notification

Test plan

Commencement date

2026-02-07

Participants

1
These Vendors chose to adopt Participant status under the AMTSO Standard, gaining certain guaranteed rights in return for attestations.

“Included” Vendors

6

These Vendors did not chose to adopt Participant status under the AMTSO Standard, but may have engaged with the test lab in other ways.

Commentary dates

CommentaryStart dateEnd date
Phase 1 Commentary2026-01-162026-03-17
Phase 2 Commentary2026-03-172026-03-24

Commentary received

VendorCommentary phaseComment
AVASTPhase 2

“No samples provided (only sha256s).
No product logs were provided.”

Response from tester: “We were able to provide logs for them manually for their missed samples.

AMTSO Standard compliance status

Confirmed Compliant with AMTSO Standard v1.3Compliance report