Blog.Emsisoft Emsisoft Achieves VB100 Grade A Certification with Zero False Positives
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- •Emsisoft Anti-Malware achieved a VB100 Grade A certification with zero false positives.
- •The certification was based on a test set of 1,640 malware samples and 100,000 legitimate files.
- •This marks Emsisoft's continued success in maintaining a reliable malware detection engine.
Emsisoft Anti-Malware has successfully achieved a VB100 Grade A certification in its first evaluation of 2026, marking a perfect 0.000% false positive rate. This certification, managed by Virus Bulletin, evaluates the product's static detection capabilities against a set of 1,640 malware samples and 100,000 legitimate program files. The test was conducted on a Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) platform using VB100 methodology version 1.7. Emsisoft's performance indicates a detection rate of 97% or higher, showcasing its reliability in identifying common threats without disrupting legitimate software. This achievement continues Emsisoft's history of consistent VB100 certifications, reflecting a stable and mature detection engine. The evaluation focused solely on on-demand scanning, ensuring methodological transparency. The results reinforce Emsisoft's commitment to effective malware detection in an evolving threat landscape.
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