Mobile Security App from German IT security provider impresses at AV-TEST with perfect protective effectiveness, performance and user-friendliness.
Android users get the best protection against malware with G DATA. This has been confirmed in the current test by renowned research institute AV-TEST. In July 2019, G DATA Internet Security for Android detected every instance of malware and was awarded the highest score of 6 three times.
The danger to smartphones and other mobile devices from malicious apps remains very high. In the first half of 2019 alone, G DATA security experts counted more than 10,000 new malware apps per day. Because smartphones are now almost indispensable, constant companions, they are an attractive target for cyber criminals. An up-to-date, powerful security solution for mobile devices provides reliable protection against dangerous apps. AV-Test regularly checks which apps offer particularly good protection.
In the current test in July 2019, independent research institute AV-TEST tested a total of 20 security solutions for Android for their protective effectiveness against current threats. The tested apps had to prove the full range of their protective functions and properties in a realistic test scenario. The applications were also tested for their performance and battery consumption.
G DATA Mobile Internet Security for Android detected every malware instance, achieved a 100 percent malware detection rate and is thus above average in the test field. The smart security app was also impressive in terms of performance and battery consumption. The German IT security manufacturer’s security solution rightly received full marks and, as a result, the coveted AV-TEST certification. The test also showed that the Google Play Protect in-house protection functions are not sufficient.
The following noteworthy categories were included:
Key features in G DATA Internet Security for Android