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Essential insights from the world of digital security. Analysis, guides, and news from the team behind Protectstar.

iShredder™ Android Re-Validated Under DEKRA MASA L1

The new DEKRA MASA L1 validation for iShredder™ Android once again confirms what truly matters in ...

March 19, 2026

Antivirus AI for Android Verified Again Under DEKRA MASA L1 — Verified App Security Meets AI Protection

Your smartphone is far more than just a phone today. It is your messaging hub, banking hub, photo ar...

March 07, 2026

Anti Spy Android Is DEKRA MASA L1 Certified Again - Verified App Security Based on OWASP (2026)

Spyware is one of the most insidious threats on Android. It disguises itself, runs in the background...

February 25, 2026

Antivirus AI for macOS: The Beta Is Available. Try Real AI Protection

In September, we announced that Antivirus AI is coming to the Mac. Since then, a lot has happened: w...

December 29, 2025

Your Printer Is Giving You Away: How “Yellow Dots” Undermine Your Privacy

Imagine you print a document, put it on your desk, and think: whatever is written on this sheet is a...

December 08, 2025

APKs, sideloading, and Google Play: How to really assess the risk

If you browse Android forums, you’ll keep running into the same attitude:“I only install apps fr...

November 19, 2025

AppCloud & Aura: How Invasive Bloatware Spies on Samsung Users in WANA

Imagine this: You buy a new Samsung smartphone, set it up, and somewhere deep in the system an app c...

November 18, 2025

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Android Spy Apps 2025: The Invisible Threat and How Antivirus AI & Anti Spy Really Protect You

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1 APK Files: What You Need to Know: Are They Harmful or Illegal?
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4 What Does Developer Mode Do on Android? Is It Safe to Have It Enabled?
5 What are APTs, and how can Antivirus AI help me?
6 How to Disable Hidden Facebook Bloatware on Your Android Smartphone: Protect Your Privacy and Optimize Performance
7 Is Your Android Phone Hacked? Here's How to Find Out
8 How to Check If Your Android Smartphone or iPhone Has Been Hacked
9 Properly Deleting Android Apps – From Quick Uninstallation to Securely Removing Stubborn Bloatware
10 Anti Spy by Protectstar™: The World’s First Antispyware App with Dual Certification (AV-TEST & DEKRA)