Dr.Web: anti-virus

Version Tested

7.0

Website

www.drweb.com

Platform

Android 4.1.2

During January 2013 we evaluated 22 mobile security products for Android using their default settings. We always used the most current version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on malware detection and usability, including performance and false positives. Products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers.

Protection Protection against malicious Android apps			Jan
Detection of a representative set of malicious apps discovered in the last 4 weeks (AV-TEST reference set)	Industry average: 94 Samples used: 869	in %	97
Protection Score: 4.5/6.0

Usability Impact of the security software on the usability of the device			Jan
Performance: The app does not impact the battery life
Performance: The app does not slow down the device during normal usage
Performance: The app does not generate too much traffic
False warnings during installation of legitimate software from Google Play and their usage	Industry average: 0 Samples used: 322	in #	0
Usability Score: 6.0/6.0

Features Further important security features			Jan
Anti-Theft (Remote-Lock / Remote-Wipe / Locate): Locate, Lock or Wipe your device when it is lost or stolen
Call Blocker: Block calls from specific or unknown numbers
Message Filter: Filter messages and/or mails for unwanted content
Safe Browsing: Protection of malicious websites and/or against phishing
Parental Control: Features to control or observe the activity of children on the device
Backup: Personal data can be saved to SD-card or cloud storage
Encryption: Any kind of encryption is supported (e.g. device encryption, SD-card encryption or VPN)
Other features: -