Chapter 3. Dr.Web for Android

Dr.Web for Android offers a reliable protection of mobile devices running on the Android™ operating system 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 device operation and information security.

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