Seven Simple Rules for Evaluating Antivirus Software Tests - This paper was written to help users evaluate tests of antivirus products, but it has wide applicability for various security products..
Testing Time for Antivirus Software - This paper examines issues in antivirus product testing.
What’s In a Name -This paper examines the sometimes thorny issue of virus naming. Is there a "correct" name for any virus? No. Interested? This paper clears up some common misconceptions about virus naming.
Are Good Virus Simulators Still a Bad Idea? - Short answer: Yes. Want to know why? This paper examines the pros and cons of using virus simulators and simulated viruses in antivirus product testing.
Anti-Virus Software Testing for the Next Millennium - This paper takes a look at the future of antivirus product testing. It was written in 2000. Did we predict the future accurately?
What is Wild? - This paper explores the early days of The WildList.
Reviews and Evaluation of Antivirus Software: The Current State of Affairs - This paper looks at the ways in which users select antivirus software products. Not a lot has really changed...scary.
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