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November 2013

AV-TEST Product Review and Certification Report

During November 2013 we evaluated 28 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.

Certified
Antivirus 3.3
  • Version3.3
  • PlatformAndroid 4.3
  • Report134521
  • DateNovember 2013
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Protection

Protection against malicious Android apps

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Industry average
November

Detection of a representative set of malicious apps discovered in the last 4 weeks (AV-TEST reference set)

2,124 samples used

Industry average
November

96.6

99.9

Protection Score

5.5/ 6.0

Usability

Impact of the security software on the usability of the device

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Industry average
November

Performance: The app does not impact the battery life

Industry average
November

Performance: The app does not slow down the device during normal usage

Industry average
November

Performance: The app does not generate too much traffic

Industry average
November

False warnings during installation and usage of legitimate apps from Google Play Store

715 samples used

Industry average
November
0
1

False warnings during installation and usage of legitimate software from third party app stores

284 samples used

Industry average
November
0
0

Usability Score

5.5/ 6.0

Features

Further important security features

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November

Anti-Theft (Remote-Lock / Remote-Wipe / Locate): Locate, Lock or Wipe your device when it is lost or stolen

November

Call Blocker: Block calls from specific or unknown numbers

November

Message Filter: Filter messages and/or mails for unwanted content

November

Safe Browsing: Protection of malicious websites and/or against phishing

November

Parental Control: Features to control or observe the activity of children on the device

November

Backup: Personal data can be saved to SD-card or cloud storage

November

Encryption: Any kind of encryption is supported (e.g. device encryption, SD-card encryption or VPN)

November

Other features:

  • Task Killer
  • Battery Saver

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.

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