This blogpost offers users assistance in selecting a suitable antivirus product for the Android platform. Eight of this year’s products qualified for certification, by reaching a malware protection rate of at least 99%, with less than 10 false positives, and a battery drain of less than 8%. In the Android 2021 test report, AV-Comparatives gives an overview of the general security-related components, which are summarised in the additional feature list.
Spotlight on Security: AV-Comparatives offers advice on choosing Android AV apps
Mobile Security Review 2021
AV-Comparatives’ latest Mobile Security Report 2021 is now available! 10 security products for Android have been thoroughly tested and reviewed! https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/mobile-security-review-2021/
Android Stalkerware Test 2021
AV-Comparatives tests how well AV software detects hidden spy programs on Android phones, and offers advice for potential victims.
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Mobile Security Review 2020
AV-Comparatives’ latest Mobile Security Report 2020 is now available! 9 security products for Android have been thoroughly tested and reviewed! https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/mobile-security-review-2020/
Most extensive test of Android antivirus apps to date shows increase in quantity but not quality
The latest test of Android security apps – believed to be the biggest ever conducted – shows that only one in three provides effective protection. Out of 250 mobile apps tested, the majority were dubious, unsafe or ineffective.
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