Awards Guide for Polymorphic Virus Detection Test (February 2008)
The points system for the detection rate of each polymorphic virus family
3 points – 100% of the samples in a family are detected, the detection algorithm was developed properly and underwent the correct testing;
2 points – 99-100% of the samples in a family are detected, the detection algorithm was developed with slight defects or did not undergo the necessary testing;
1 point – 90-99% of the samples in a family are detected, the detection algorithm was developed with errors; it did not undergo the necessary testing;
0 points – less than 90% of the samples in a family are detected, the detection algorithm for this family was developed incorrectly or is non-existent.
Awards
The overall score was calculated for each antivirus program based on the points received for each of the 11 polymorphic virus families, as well as a percentage of the total (33 points). The best antivirus programs received one of the following awards based on their performance.
| The Platinum Anti-Polymorphic Protection Award is awarded to antivirus programs scoring 32 points or more (at least 95% of the total points available). | |
| The Gold Anti-Polymorphic Protection Award is awarded to antivirus programs scoring 26-31 points (80% of the total points available). | |
| The Silver Anti-Polymorphic Protection Award is awarded to antivirus programs scoring 20-25 points (60% of the total points available). | |
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If an antivirus product scored less than 13 points, i.e., less than 40% of the total points, it failed the test.
