An Analysis of the Efficacy of Antivirus Apps in Detecting and Mitigating Malware on Android Devices

With the exponential growth of mobile devices and the increasing prevalence of malicious software (malware) targeting Android devices, the need for effective antivirus solutions has become crucial. This research paper presents an analysis of the performance and effectiveness of antivirus applications (Bitdefender,Norton,Kaspersky,McAfee,Avast and trend micro) in detecting and stopping malware on Android devices. Through a comprehensive empirical study, we evaluate the top five antivirus apps available on the Google Play Store, considering factors such as detection rates, false positive rates, resource consumption, and scanning efficiency.Bitdefender was the best performer showing an 84% malware test detection rate. The research showed a good disparity in detection among top malware programs and aid users and developers in making informed decisions regarding malware protection on Android devices.