AV-Comparatives: Mobile Security Review 2022

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Introduction

In this report, we try to assist readers in evaluating both Android’s built-in security measures and the additional, more sophisticated features provided by third-party security apps. In addition to the results of malware protection and battery consumption tests, the report includes reviews that evaluate the functionality, app design and overall usability of each security solution. A short table at the end of each product report gives an overview of any anti-theft functions included in that product. Many of the reviewed and tested apps have non-security related components, such as app managers, network monitors, and system optimizers. However, we mainly focus on the security features (anti-malware, anti-theft, safe browsing, and privacy) in our reviews, and only mention further functionality briefly. The structure of each product report is kept identical, to allow readers to compare products more easily.

Tested Products

The products included in this year’s test and review are listed below. We congratulate the third-party security vendors, who have demonstrated in this test that their solutions are effective and reputable, and helped to raise the standard for all mobile security solutions. The latest products were taken from Google Play at the time of the test (May 2022). After the products were tested, manufacturers had the opportunity to fix any flaws we found. Any problems that have already been solved are noted in the report.
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