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.

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Intercept X for Mobile

Version9.6
PlatformAndroid 8.0.0
Report214103
DateJan/2021

Protection

Protection against malicious Android apps
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Industry averageIndustry averageJanuary
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 averageIndustry averageJanuary
False warnings of certain actions during the installation and use of legitimate software 929 samples used 0 0
Usability Score 6.0/6.0

Evaluation based on a point system

All products can achieve a maximum of 6 points each in the three categories of protection, performance and usability. This means 18 points are the best possible test result.
At 10 points or higher, a product is awarded the AV-TEST seal of approval. Additional details ›

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All tested manufacturers – listed by year/month