AV-TEST Product Review and Certification Report – Jan/2021

In January 2021 we continuously evaluated 4 endpoint protection products using settings as provided by the vendor. When conducting our tests, we always used the most current version of all products. The products 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. The products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers.

Intercept X for Mobile

Version	9.6
Platform	Android 8.0.0
Report	214103
Date	Jan/2021

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Protection

Protection against malicious Android apps
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	Industry average	January
Protection against the latest Android malware attacks in real time 3,035 samples used	90.1%	99.8%
Detection of widespread Android malware discovered in the last 4 weeks 3,408 samples used	96.2%	99.9%
Protection Score	6.0/6.0

Performance

Average influence of the product on computer speed in daily usage

	January
The app does not impact the battery life
The app does not slow down the device during normal use
The app does not generate too much traffic
Performance Score	6.0/6.0

Usability

Impact of the security software on the usability of the device
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	Industry average	January
False warnings of certain actions during the installation and use of legitimate software 929 samples used	0	0
Usability Score	6.0/6.0