Chapter 3. Dr.Web for Android

Dr.Web for Android offers a reliable protection of the mobile devices working under the Android™ operating system as well as TV sets, media players and game consoles working under Android TV™ platform from various virus threats designed specifically for these devices.

The application employs the most advanced developments and technologies of Doctor Web aimed at detection and neutralization of malicious objects which may represent a threat to the device operation and information security.

Dr.Web for Android uses Origins Tracing™ for Android—the unique algorithm to detect malware designed specially for Android. This algorithm allows detecting the new virus families using the knowledge database on previous threats. Origins Tracing for Android can identify the recompiled viruses, e.g. Android.SMSSend, Android.MobileSpy, as well as the applications infected by Android.ADRD, Android.Geinimi, Android.DreamExploid. The names of the threats detected using Origins Tracing for Android are Android.VirusName.origin.