Software Vendors
Legitimate or Malware?
Some software promoting itself as security software intentionally hurts end-users rather than helping them.
In an effort to propagate consumer awareness and combat the spread of rogue software vendors, CCSS has created this list of known legitimate software vendors.
The listed companies all create and distribute security software legitimately designed to protect consumers.
Of course, with the vast amount of software available and the dynamic nature of the market, this list is not a complete representation of all security software, but serves as a starting point to differentiate between legitimate protection and viruses or ransomware in disguise.
If your company is not listed and you would like to be included, please send an email to questions@ccssforum.org requesting participation.
CCSS participating companies |
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Non-participating companies |
| Company | Product |
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| AhnLab | V3 |
| Antiy Labs | Antiy-AVL |
| AVG Technologies | AVG |
| BullGuard | |
| Cisco Security | |
| Drive Sentry | |
| Fortinet | Fortinet |
| G DATA Software | Data |
| McAfee | VirusScan |
| PC Tools | PCTools |
| Symantec | Norton AntiVirus |
| Trend Micro | TrendMicro |
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| Company | Product |
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| Aladdin | eSafe |
| Authentium | Command Antivirus |
| Avira GmbH | AntiVir |
| CA Inc. | Vet |
| Dr. Web | DrWeb |
| ESET | NOD32 |
| FRISK Software | F-Prot |
| Ikarus Software | Ikarus |
| Norman | Norman AntiVirus |
| Prevx | Prevx1 |
| Sophos | SAV |
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Documents
This reference guide lists compatibility issues between different security vendors. Please refer to this guide before installing multiple security suites in order to ensure that PC protection is not being unintentionally compromised.