AV-Test.org - 20 Protection Apps for Android

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Contaminated links and apps are more and more heavily attacking the billions of active Android devices. But not only older Android versions are in the focus of the attackers. More and more contaminated apps are cropping up – despite constant monitoring in the Google Play Store. AV-TEST knows the most reliable security apps!

Google constantly reports that the security of its users is a valuable commodity. That is why according to Google, apps are continuously monitored, not only in the Play Store. On user devices as well, Google Play Protect is always on the lookout for attackers that might be lurking within installed apps. But Google is not living up to the standard it has set for itself. In reality, there are regular reports about contaminated apps found in the Play Store (see box). The current test indicates that users should not rely solely on Google. Whereas 10 security apps detected the attackers up to 100% in all test phases, Play Protect at best found just under 55% of the contaminated apps. Based on the test results, users can make their own assessments.
 

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