--- title: Acronis achieves 100% protection rate in AVLab’s Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test description: In January 2025, the AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation initiated its first of six Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Tests for the year. Acronis Cyber Platform, supplemented by Acronis EDR, demonstrated an excellent level of protection. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-achieves-100-protection-rate-in-avlabs-advanced-in-the-wild-malware-test/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) # Acronis achieves 100% protection rate in AVLab’s Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test In January 2025, the AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation initiated its first of six Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Tests for the year. Acronis Cyber Platform, supplemented by Acronis EDR, demonstrated an excellent level of protection. [Try Now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/trial/) [![Image 2: MSP Threats Security Team](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/1578b8dff96325855c4525d865e7fc63.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/acronis-security-team/ "MSP Threats Security Team") [MSP Threats Security Team](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/acronis-security-team/) 2 min read Last updated 05 March 2025 In January 2025, the AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation, an independent testing organization located in Poland and an AMTSO member, initiated its first of six Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Tests for the year, aiming to identify top-tier security solutions for Windows 11 environments. This comprehensive evaluation included 14 prominent products; among those was [Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud)](https://products/cloud/cyber-protect/). ## Methodology details The testing methodology was meticulously crafted to replicate real-world user interactions, ensuring that the assessment accurately reflected everyday scenarios. Key aspects of the methodology included: * **User activity simulation:**Automation tools replicated common user behaviors such as opening emails, browsing websites, downloading files, and installing software. This approach ensured that malware samples were introduced into the system in a manner consistent with typical user actions. * **Sample selection criteria:**Malware samples were carefully curated to ensure they were active and capable of executing malicious activities on Windows systems. This rigorous selection process minimized the inclusion of nonmalicious, nonfunctional, outdated or irrelevant files. * **Configuration of security solutions:** Each product was configured to maximize its protective capabilities. This involved enabling features like browser protection, exploit prevention and automatic threat remediation. For instance, Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud) was tested with default settings, supplemented by activating [Acronis Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)](https://w/products/cloud/cyber-protect/security-edr/). * **Testing environment:**The evaluations were conducted on systems running Windows 11, providing a modern and relevant platform for assessing the effectiveness of each security solution. * **Compliance and standards**: The testing procedures adhered to [the guidelines set forth by the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization (AMTSO)](https://www.amtso.org/standards/), ensuring that the evaluations met industry-accepted standards for fairness and accuracy. ### Acronis Cyber Protect performance In this rigorous assessment, Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud), supplemented by Acronis EDR, demonstrated an excellent level of protection. The solution effectively detected and blocked 100% of all 759 malware threats encountered during the testing period. Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud)'s integration of data protection with advanced cybersecurity measures underscores its capability to address complex and evolving cyberthreats. ![Image 3: Acronis achieves 100% protection rate in AVLab’s Advanced In-The-Wild Malware Test](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/1458c5082f830ccbae90cc9b6cd93c12.png) For a more comprehensive understanding of Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud)’s features and capabilities, interested readers are encouraged to visit the official product page. The full test results and detailed methodologies are available [on AVLab's official website](https://avlab.pl/en/watchguard-tops-the-advanced-in-the-wild-malware-test-january-2025/). 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