The app also scored a 90 percent on the widespread malware test of 2,964 live viruses. The software’s effectiveness at catching viruses is consistently a step or two behind the best in the business, but to Google’s credit, Play Protect’s defenses are rapidly improving.įor instance, on the January 2022 AV-Test survey, Play Protect found and eliminated only 80.7 percent of the 2,896 real-time threats that were thrown at it. Like Avast Mobile Security and Bitdefender Mobile Security, Play Protect participates in periodic malware tests run by AV-Test and AV Comparatives.
Google Play Protect review: Malware detection
In addition to Play Protect, Lookout, ESET and Zimperium participate by sharing virus intelligence although they maintain separate scanning infrastructure. The company’s App Defense Alliance strives to rid Android apps and the Play Store of malware, spyware and scams. It can even warn that installed apps are no longer approved by Google. The software rates apps as safe, dangerous or new, adding a level of safety to the Play Store.
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