Testing Ground Labs — Independent Security Testing

Android Malware Detection Test
Enterprise Products

Independent assessment of 4 enterprise security solutions against 1,241 real-world Android malware samples.

Test Period December 2025
Report Version 1.0
Published 2026.02.10
4
Products Tested
1,241
Malware Samples
1
Perfect Score

Detection Rate Overview

Kaspersky
100.00%
Total Defense
99.92% (1 missed)
ESET
99.84% (2 missed)
Dr.Web
98.95% (13 missed)
98.5%99.0%99.5%100.0%
100% Detection < 100% Detection

Complete Test Results

VendorTotal SamplesMissedDetectedDetection RateFalse PositivesTotal Score
Kaspersky124101241100.00%0100.00
Total Defense12411124099.92%099.92
ESET12412123999.84%099.84
Dr.Web124113122898.95%098.95

Monthly Award

Scoring Formula

Final Score = (Detection %) × 100 − 0.2 × FP

FP = number of false positive detections from 495 clean applications

Rating Scale

98.00 – 100.00★★★★★ 5-star
95.00 – 97.99★★★★ 4-star
90.00 – 94.99★★★ 3-star
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
5-Star Monthly Award — December 2025
All 4 tested enterprise products achieved 5-star ratings — Enterprise Product
Kaspersky Total Defense ESET Dr.Web

Test Process

Test Device
Samsung S22
Operating System
Android 14
Sample Collection: A comprehensive set of 1,241 in-the-wild malware samples and 495 clean application installers sourced from threat intelligence feeds and Google Play Store.
Software Installation: Each security application was installed with default configuration settings.
Signature Updates: Prior to each scan, each application and its virus definitions were updated to the latest available versions.
Static Analysis (On-Demand Scan): A full file system scan was initiated. All detections and false positives were recorded.
Dynamic Analysis (Behavioral Test): Each undetected malicious sample was manually installed and executed. Behavioral detections were recorded.
False Positive Verification: Clean applications were scanned only (not installed or executed) to measure the false positive rate.

Software & Versions

VendorSoftwareVersion
Dr.WebDr.Web Mobile Security Suite12.9.8(2)
ESETESET Endpoint Securityv 6.2.6.0-0
KasperskyKaspersky Endpoint Security10.56.1.11
Total DefenseTotal Defense Mobile Security16.3.9
Dr.Web Mobile Security Suite is included in Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite