SE Labs Ltd

14/05/2026

How well does your security software protect you when an attack starts?

At SE Labs, we test products under realistic attack conditions - not just simple scans or demos.

In our latest Home Anti-Malware report, products from Kaspersky, Norton, McAfee, Microsoft and Avast produced the strongest results, combining protection against malicious URLs and exploits with accurate handling of safe apps and websites.

Want the nerdy details? Read the full report here:
https://selabs.uk/reports/endpoint-security-eps-home-2026-q1/

30/04/2026

Macs need protection too.

In our latest macOS test, Norton 360 stopped every targeted attack at the earliest possible opportunity.

Want the full technical details?

👉https://selabs.uk/reports/security-evaluation-test-report-norton-360-macos-protection/

31/03/2026

Less than a week to apply! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn and improve your cyber security skills.

SE Labs is running its Cyber Security Week 2026, a five-day hands-on programme designed to help aspiring cyber security professionals build practical skills, explore career opportunities, and gain experience in a real industry environment.

Taking place 6–10 July 2026 in Wimbledon Village, the week includes interactive tutorials, red and blue team labs, teamwork activities, and a Capture the Flag competition.

Participants will learn more about identifying vulnerabilities, defending against cyberattacks, and the wider cyber security job market.

Applicants should send a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Level:UP Cyber Security Week Programme” by 03/04/2026.

Find out more 👉 https://selabs.uk/blog/levelup-cyber-security-week-2026/

25/03/2026

Do you know a student or young adult with a real interest in cyber security?

SE Labs is running its Cyber Security Week 2026, a five-day hands-on programme designed to help aspiring cyber security professionals build practical skills, explore career opportunities, and gain experience in a real industry environment.

Taking place 6–10 July 2026 in Wimbledon Village, the week includes interactive tutorials, red and blue team labs, teamwork activities, and a Capture the Flag competition.

Participants will learn more about identifying vulnerabilities, defending against cyberattacks, and the wider cyber security job market.

Applicants should send a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Level:UP Cyber Security Week Programme” by 03/04/2026.

https://selabs.uk/blog/levelup-cyber-security-week-2026/

20/03/2026

Every quarter we test a range of home anti-malware products.
Our advanced cyber security testing is designed to evaluate how products perform against the most common threats you encounter every day, while also assessing their ability to detect and respond to more focused attacks that aim to evade standard defences.

For most, both types of defence matter. A failure to stop general threats leads to constant noise and disruption, while a failure against targeted attacks can result in serious compromise. By including a balanced mix of threat types, the test provides insight into how well each product copes across the spectrum of real-world risk.

You can read the full report here: https://selabs.uk/reports/endpoint-security-eps-home-2025-q4/

17/03/2026

A lot of us rely on our phones and laptops every day, but very few of us actually know what to do if we suddenly lose access to them.

It’s worth practising before it ever happens. Most phones, laptops, and online accounts have recovery tools built in, but trying to figure them out when you’re stressed and locked out is the worst time to learn.

Take a few minutes to check things like device recovery options, password reset methods, backup settings, and “find my device” tools. A little preparation now can make a bad day much easier to deal with later.

28/02/2026

Next time you're adding an app, before you hit Install, take 2 minutes to “research the app” with these 6 quick checks 👇 (they’ll save you a lot of hassle later).

1. Do you actually need it?
Fewer apps = fewer risks. If you won’t use it much, skip it.

2. Who made it?
Check the developer name. Look for the official publisher, not a copycat with a similar logo.

3. What does it claim to do?
Read the description and recent reviews. If people complain about crashes, weird pop-ups, or “not what it promised” — walk away.

4. What permissions should it need?
A travel app needing location makes sense. A torch app needing location… not so much.

5. What permissions does it actually ask for?
Compare what you expect vs what it demands (photos, contacts, mic, full network access). If it’s excessive, pick an alternative.

6. Where is it available?
Stick to Google Play / Apple App Store. If the developer wants you to download it “from our website,” ask: why isn’t it in the official store?

✅ Bonus tip: always check the Privacy/App Privacy section—“No details provided” is a big red flag.

What’s the weirdest permission request you’ve ever seen from an app? 👀

04/04/2023

How businesses and home users can make improvements to protect themselves The number of stories in the mainstream press about the devastation that hackers cause is proof enough as to who has the upper hand in the cyber war today. But there is still plenty that people can do to increase their protection by understanding the common failure points....

3 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Fails. How businesses and home users alike can make improvements to protect themselves.

23/09/2022

You need anti-virus and there is a load of advice online about which to buy. Who can you trust? Some anti-virus reviewers know what they are talking about. Others don't. Some are just in it for the money. How can you tell which reviews are worth your time? How to choose anti-virus for your PC and your family Most people believe that you should run anti-virus on your PC....

Best anti-virus: You need anti-virus and there is a load of advice online about which to buy. Who can you trust?

18/07/2022

All you need to know about anti-virus on the Mac. At SE Labs we are often asked, "which is the best anti-virus for the Mac?" And, "do you need anti-malware for MacBooks?" For reasons we'll explain, we've not published an endpoint security report for Mac-based products (yet). But we do have an insight into how Mac threats work and how Apple tries to protect users....

Mac anti-virus: We cover everything you need to know about anti-virus on the Mac and how Apple tries to protect users.