AV-Comparatives is an Austrian independent organization that tests and assesses antivirus software, regularly releasing charts and reports that are freely available to the public and the media.
[1][2] Antivirus vendors have to meet various requirements regarding trustworthiness and reliability in order to take part in the tests.
[citation needed] AV-Comparatives issues relevant awards, based on antivirus software's comprehensive performance according to multiple testing criteria.
The Real World Protection Test framework was recognized by the "Standortagentur Tirol" with the 2012 Cluster Award for innovation in computer science.
Users can upload an Android application package (APK) and receive a quick online analysis containing the file hashes, graphical danger level and additional information.