Hello! First, we thank you for this review. Would also like to mention that Bitdefender’s ransomware approach is a multi-layered one. We know how important personal data is to our users; hence the “better safe than sorry approach” when it comes to ransomware. It includes a data-protection layer that safeguards documents, pictures, videos and music against all kinds of ransomware attacks. It works with the Advanced Threat Defense module to protect files from encryption by ransomware. Regarding the video - although the sample was not detected by Real time protection, it was another security layer - Ransomware remediation - that saved the precious data by backing it up. Stay safe! The Bitdefender Team

I use Kaspersky since 2008 and it saved me so much trouble with all kinds of malware and spyware through all those years that I am extremely grateful to the company.

When the world needed him the most he RETURNED!!!!!

I have used both Bitdefender and Kaspersky and I like both. As far as ransomware, I do regular backups to more than one removable drive and don't rely on a security product to be 100% effective.

Remember that all antivirus software are only there to give you extra protection. Just stay away from sketchy websites and be sure to scan any downloaded files before execution.

Would be interesting to see a testing methodology where the malware is executed as it would in a real world scenario. The method of download, second stage download and execution are important, as anti-malware software is designed with initial infection vectors in mind.

Well, Kaspersky saved me once from a ransonware threat so I will always use that one, I really feel secure with it.

Ohhhh this is going to be a good one *Gets popcorn*

I'm so grateful that you have made all these videos showing the tests. This is so helpful to the community as a whole. It certainly opened my eyes to how vulnerable I was with only MS Defender running. I switched it to Kaspersky Free edition, which offers much better protection.

Awesome video! I love the "head-to-head" test format. Hopefully, you can continue doing that. :) Thanks for posting!!!

Been using Kaspersky for almost a decade now. It's done a good job, can see myself changing for now

Been using Kaspersky for over a decade. Never did it disappoint. Best antivirus on the market.

I've used different AV's over the years and most of them seemed OK then I tried Kaspersky free antivirus and was very impressed with its performance, since then I've always used Kaspersky which I think is the best AV on the market now I support Kaspersky AV by buying their excellent product.

This was cool. I've got Kaspersky, glad to see it works for these. Thanks!

I like how Bitdefender works smarter not harder and decides to just terminate the entire script.

Kaspersky has got even an update for *coronavirus* so u can feel yourself fully protected 😂

Man its unfortunate I cannot convince my boss that Kaspersky is better because he thinks the whole Russia ordeal means we can't use it in official capacity.

I been rocking Bitdefender for a while. Never an issue even when downloading sketchy mods and such.

Buying Kaspersky Internet Security is the best investment I ever made. All hail the King!

I don't think there will ever be one perfect antivirus program. But these 3 programs are the best in the world. You can use it with peace of mind. Bitdefender, Kaspersky and ESET

Kaspersky is one of the reasons my laptop still running a Windows 7 installation from 10 years ago without any significant problems.

Kaspersky is great.

I have Chuck Norris movies on mute playing in the background, and I haven't had a virus since.

How about doing a quick leaderboard breakdown venue of the top 5-10? Also taking into account from a business perspective how easy it is to either implement or remove whichever one you want to employ

Most awaited! Head to Head comparison. One more demand, Norton 360 Vs Kaspersky. Because it has been long after Norton 360 .

Thanks for sharing this lab! I love the "head-to-head" test format, it´s great.

We need an update comparison like this for 2023. I'm more interested in the free versions' performance and reliability. I have my eyes on Kaspersky, Bitdefender, Avira and ESET. If possible, compare these four's free version against new or old malwares and ransomware. I'm more concerned at ransomware protection because some antivirus software has the feature locked behind a paywall or premium subscription.

Love to see our kaspersky being reviewed by customers pov. Good video

I was waiting to finally choose and buy an AV but couldn't decide which one. I saw the previous comparisons of both of the products but I wanted to wait for the update. Thank you for the test!

im already using kaspersky from 2014 until now, its so good bro

Quick question, I'm a Bitdefender user. Do you mind testing the "ransomware remediation" feature by Bitdefender? It would have been good to know if this feature would have been able to restore the files after the crypto infection. It's good to know what would happen if the worst was to strike, keep up the good work

It would be cool too see how Bitdefender's ransomware remediation works too.

Also do Bitdefender Free vs Kaspersky Free please 🥺

that slip off from Bitdefender is itchy but still love it

i already had kaspersky before i watched this video, kaspersky always the best

This is why I sync my files with seafile to protect against ransomware, a snapshot of the entire synced library is taken whenever a file is modified, I have tested and works flawless, been using it for 4 years now

I used both. But Kaspersky is best (In my opinion). uses less RAM and CPUs and 100% detection when it comes to Virus/Ransomware. Bitdefender is little heavy, uses more RAM, CPUs, and more drive space, and also not 100% detection rate. Bitdefender also sometimes blocks normal apps aggressively, and allows malware smoothly! but this never happens with Kaspersky. btw webroot is great too when it comes to detection rate but very OLD UI feels like 1990s software they need to update their UI.

Leo, your the man getting used to your voice, it's soothing for an antivirus video..lol I have Bitdefender my subscription is almost up, this video helped me make my decision, But I always wanted to try AVG or Avast for some reason even Total AV, I like the interface better and they seem to have options Bitdefender don't have for Mobile, would like to see a review for both Antivirus or all 3..keep up the great work! Thanks!

these are the real reviews, the guys that benchmark test, not the guys that rank on popularity or just for affiliate checks. This channel proves to you how good each 1 is b4 u buy

I've never stored anything on my main computer that I wasn't okay losing, so I've never worried about ransomware, but I've taken a great interest in how stopping it works.

Make also a comparison test with Eset security and Kaspersky.

You're breaking my heart Bitdefender!

So glad I found this channel. Thanks for your effort!

Bitdefender can't read python script. Personnaly I always used Kaspersky, even the free version (Security Cloud) is effective, It saves me numerous time from virus, trojan and keyloggers, even the USB storage device analysis is very effective

Bitdefender's fall from grace? The first test is concerning...

So Kaspersky won.

great video! im super amazed of this quality of videos being your first one, keep going and youll make it far! :D

In Kaspersky I trust Only First test Bitdefender actually got them files encrypted how's that a pass?

Kaspersky is the KING

please redo this test again in 2023

My experience is Kaspersky is the clear winner. At least on my computers....good video

like always kaspersky the best

Woohoo Leo has a new video with 2 of the best AV’s

Kaspersky’s never failed me I always buy their product with no hesitation

At first glance, I thought this is a VR video 😂😂 (one of my fav VR Clannel's intro background looks like your desktop background)

I live in Russia and have been using Kaspersky Internet Security for more than 10 years. Never let me down, works inconspicuously, but effectively!

Yay! I already know the results cause it's the same every year. But yay!

I swapped from kaspersky to bit defender due to russia stuff. I still prefer kaspersky though, such a shame

Thanks bro finally someone who isn't posting malware or fake stuff, you deserve my subscribe!

I use Bitdefender, I used to use Kaspersky but I no longer trust them. Thanks for the video. ;)

I know you specialize in home AV testing, but I would like to see corporate XDR testing.

I would love retest on 360 total security now that they got rid of Bitdefender and Avira engine

I always read Kaspersky as Casper sky. Nice to know the right way.

That was so helpful! I just started using soft and was so overwheld!

Bitdefender , in the first test, missed one ransomware, it is ONLY one but let me remind you that these are the most well-known ransomwares from last 5 years, not some fancy zero days, so , for me atleast, that is unacceptable for a product that aspires to be number one security solution. I'm keeping to Kaspersky. Sorry bitdefender, gonna pass on you. @Btw Kaspersky's application control is its main behavioral protection module so the second test should be a clear win for kaspersky, the variant with it turned off can only be treated as an extra.

It so good we hear *Beethoven 5th symphony Mov.1* in background

used bitdefender before i switched over to kaspersky. bitdefender ain't the worst but you gotta do A LOT OF babysitting. bitdefender will often block stuff without telling you, you have to find it out on your own. i even had things like games like "flower" not working correctly anymore, 'cause bitdefender silently blocked the game from saving configuration files. once i whitelisted it manually it worked again. bitdefender will also never tell you what it's doing right now, what exactly it is blocking, you always have to open up the program manually and go through the log. kaspersky on the other hand is quite talkative. it tells you what it's doing and what it's blocking. perfect example can be seen in this video right at the start already. bitdefender only says "ransomware blocked" while kaspersky tells you the exact exe it is blocking, what object it detected and where it was found. when opening up discord kaspersky always tells me that it blocked the camera so no one has access to it. using bitdefender i wouldn't even know if it does block it or not, 'cause it simply doesn't tell me anything. i have to "trust" the program.

It would have been interesting to see how Bitdefender would have done about the different threats with the test script whitelisted. I don't know much about this sort of thing, but it occurs to me that if it noticed something fishy about the test script, that doesn't mean that it would've detected any one of those threats had they occurred in an isolated incident - which seems like a more realistic scenario to test for.

hi leo want permission to ask. In every Kaspersky products, there are 3 levels of protection in every setting such as for file antivirus, web antivirus and mail antivirus. Now in these settings, there are 3 options, the first is if the extreme protection level will slow down the laptop, the second is optimal and it is recommended during installation for users. The same is the minimum protection for laptops that may experience slowness or affect performance. Well, because my laptop is always to slow, which option will I have to choose? Or do I need to use eset or stay on kapsersky?

Can you provide more details on the ransomware that was missed by Bitdefender?

Idea for a test - use slightly out of date antivirus (a few months or so) and throw a bunch of malware first discovered in the wild since their last update and see how they do to give a comprehensive assessment of zero day protection

So kaspersky is the winner👍🏼

Kaspersky :"give me virus. I kill without hands, legs, and signature. "

Bitdefender blocking the test script, does not prove protection against the individual threats, whereas Kapersky had to deal with them.

A useful and competent explanation, so I tried it and it turned out that everything works fine. Special thanks to the author for such useful content.

My favourites are ESET INTERNET SECURITY & KASPERSKY TOTAL SECURITY

LETS GOOOOO FINALLY

Doesn't happen often where we have a clear winner

Kaspersky once saved me from a trojan attack... :)

This is an excellent comparison of the two programs.

Bitdefender has always held the Number one Spot and for a very good reason. I like their better safe than sorry approach.

Sorry! I just have to ask. I've been using Bitdefender Internet Security for years, and it's coming up for renewal. It appears, however, that Kaspersky is the superior product based on these results. Would you say that's an accurate appraisal and that it's worth "jumping ship" to Kaspersky for it's product?

I enjoy with Kaspersky 🤗

Excelente laboratorio, Muchas Gracias por compartir

It was kind unfair that you turned off both of kaspersky features while one only for bitdefender in offline test . if application control was on pretty sure kaspersky wins in offline test

Nothing new. Bitdefender has never been absolutely fail proof, Kaspersky hardens protection by securing the most typical folders and that makes the value of all those tests doubtful. What about Dr. Web, it's never been reviewed on the channel?

bro, worked perfectly!! You gained urself a new sub. :)

Trusted product Kaspersky ever

Kaspersky is the long time champ as far as I have seen in my experience.

Is there a difference when using a Mac? Would Kaspersky security cloud be as effective as Kaspersky Mac antivirus or would Bitdefender be the better choice?

💋 there is the What and the Why. Most websites give you the What -- which is what you can read off a label. The Why takes true knowledge and research and understanding. This video gives the What and the Why. Thank you.

Both are Great. I like Kaspersky personally

I have a question. The Crypt ransomeware from Dharma ransomware group is detected by Bitdefender. I saw this on Virus Total. Then why it was missed in this test or were you using different variant of the malware?

Panda Dome Free Antivirus 2021 review? Have they improved from the horrendous result in 2018?

I've a avast premium for 7 years. please test Avast vs malware and compare it with Kaspersky. So I can see how effective avast is. love your work 💞 thanks. (use free avast for the test😴 I know avast has bad reputation for privacy and ads)

thanks for this video, I like both of them but I would prefer to use Bitdefender since its a lightweight anti virus than kaspersky because I already tested it and I can see the impact of performance of these 2 anti virus

bruh, your pc set is powerful! What is your specs?

I work in private sector with security. I know those 2 are good picks. I got tierd and frustrated testning so many antivirus souits durring the years and decided to go full F-Secure with saving me so much time and money. Can you do the top 3 contenders including F-Secure?

I was trying to disable bitdefender from blocking everything and i wasnt able to find it after a hour. Well kaspersky has a simple pause protection/exit button and bidefender does not. Bitdefender even blocked my file even if it was excluded so in my oppinion both are good but i prefer kaspersky

I realise you did do a Bitdefender one, thanks :D