The analysis of anti-virus software for mobilkom austria
evolaris carried out a usability analysis for anti-virus software within the framework of a project for mobilkom austria. The software of various service providers was compared. Several user tests were carried out with respondents and evaluated and an expert opinion was compiled on the basis of expert evaluations. Important user tasks such as the installation and configuration of such software and its handling of viruses constituted the focus of the investigation. In addition, the system performance of the anti-virus programs was determined with the aid of mobile Internet and the feedback received from the respondents was analysed. The Ikarus application was rated best for essential usability dimensions in comparison with other international service providers.