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

Antivirus FAQs

Antivirus. A lot has been said about this topic, and yet, not all questions have been answered. What...

March 06, 2024

Top 5 Anti-Spy Browsers in 2024: Protecting Your Privacy Online

You start your PC or Mac and you are being tracked. You cannot escape the prying eyes of governments...

March 01, 2024

Anti-Spy Deep Dive: Unveiling the Mysteries of Spyware Protection

Spyware on your phone, spyware on your laptop, spyware on your PC. In today’s day and age, spyware...

February 29, 2024

APK Files - Is Your Phone Under Watch?

The convenience of our Android phones comes with a hidden vulnerability: the potential for apps to s...

February 26, 2024

Demystifying the APK files: What you need to know

For Android users, navigating the app landscape can be confusing. While the Google Play Store reigns...

February 23, 2024

Global security at your fingertips: Our top Android apps are available in 18 languages!

Digital threats are commonplace today, and access to effective security tools is essential. At Prote...

February 05, 2024

Anti Spy 6.0 app for Android: Revolutionary Spyware protection thanks to Dual Engine

Protectstar™ Anti Spy Android version 6.0 is here and more impressive than ever.High-level protect...

January 04, 2024

Antivirus AI Android - AV-TEST certification with an outstanding detection rate

Protectstar™ is pleased to announce that Antivirus AI Android, version 1.5, has successfully passe...

December 19, 2023

How your bee sponsorship makes a difference

Are you ready to make a real difference? With a bee sponsorship, you can do just that! At the Kleine...

December 12, 2023

New version 2.0 of Antivirus AI Android: Innovative dual engine for unrivaled malware detection

The new version 2.0 of Antivirus AI for Android marks a turning point. With the introduction of the ...

December 07, 2023

Antivirus AI 2.0: Protectstar™ Enhances Antivirus AI Android with Dr.Web Engine Integration

Protectstar™, a leader in cybersecurity and secure data deletion, today announced the integration ...

December 01, 2023

The irreplaceable role of signature-based malware detection

Some people dismiss signature-based malware detection as outdated technology. That is a mistake. Mod...

October 18, 2023

The Top 10

The articles our readers turn to most often.

1 APK Files: What You Need to Know: Are They Harmful or Illegal?
2 Android System SafetyCore: Hidden Installation and What You Should Know
3 How to Install APK Files on Android: Everything You Need to Know
4 What Does Developer Mode Do on Android? Is It Safe to Have It Enabled?
5 How to Disable Hidden Facebook Bloatware on Your Android Smartphone: Protect Your Privacy and Optimize Performance
6 What are APTs, and how can Antivirus AI help me?
7 How to Check If Your Android Smartphone or iPhone Has Been Hacked
8 Is Your Android Phone Hacked? Here's How to Find Out
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)