TotalAV™ rated as a 'Deceptor Fighter' by AppEsteem

TotalAV™ for Windows has scored a near perfect 97% detection of Deceptors while allowing 100% of Certified Applications to run and has been awarded ‘Deceptor Fighter’ status by AppEsteem in their May test.

This test's goal is to provide consumers with information on which AV products have effectively implemented AppEsteem’s Deceptor and Certified feeds, so consumers can be assured of effective protection against over-aggressive software while not getting false alarms when installing compliant software.

AppEsteem Deceptor Fighter
Jun 2020

“The term ‘Deceptor’ refers to any app or service we believe has violated one or more of our key identifiers of deceptive and risky behavior that could harm consumers.“

By gaining ‘Deceptor Fighter‘ status this proves that TotalAV™ will provide a solid level of protection for against deceptive applications that attempt to trick consumers into installing Potentially Unwanted Programs, while allowing them to install Certified Applications unhindered.

Scoring a near perfect 98% of Deceptors blocked, we’re incredibly proud of our team for their continued effort to improve our product and service.