AV-TEST Product Review and Certification Report – Jan/2015

During January 2015 we evaluated 31 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.

Total

Version	1.9
Platform	Android 5.0.1
Report	150123
Date	Jan/2015

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Protection

Protection against malicious Android apps
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	Industry average	January
Detection of a representative set of malicious apps discovered in the last 4 weeks (AV-TEST reference set) 2,950 samples used	99.3%	100%
Protection Score	6.0/6.0

Usability

Impact of the security software on the usability of the device
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	Industry average	January
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 and usage of legitimate apps from Google Play Store 1,932 samples used	0	0
False warnings during installation and usage of legitimate software from third party app stores 981 samples used	0	0
Usability Score	6.0/6.0

Features

Further important security features
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	January
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: Vault Cleanup Power Manager

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 ›