Antivirus AI Android has once again been verified under DEKRA MASA L1. This shows that it is not just another traditional antivirus scanner, but a modern, AI-powered security solution with a clear edge in innovation.

Anti Spy Android once again receives DEKRA MASA L1 validation (OWASP MASVS / App Defense Alliance) — a strong signal for secure, privacy-focused app development that once again underscores Protectstar’s consistent commitment to security and data protection.

Antivirus AI for macOS is now available as a beta. You can start testing the new AI-based protection right away. Your feedback helps us further optimize performance, detection quality, and the user experience.

One tap — and your data is safe. The new Firewall AI 2.5 for Android delivers turbo speed, full transparency, and maximum control.

Winning the Fortress Cybersecurity Award 2025 for iShredder marks a decisive milestone that validates Protectstar™’s innovation and leadership in secure data erasure solutions.

iShredder™ iOS Enterprise 2.0 combines advanced erasure methods such as NIST SP 800-88 (Clean & Purge), flexible erasure credit models, and audit-proof erasure reports into a unique all-in-one solution.

Antivirus AI is now certified under DEKRA MASA L1 (Mobile Application Security Assessment), underscoring our consistent commitment to uncompromising security and data protection.

With iShredder iOS 5, we are setting new standards in secure data erasure on iPhone. Thanks to certified erasure algorithms, Dark Mode, and optimization for Apple Silicon, users can remove sensitive data more securely than ever before.

Anti Spy Android receives DEKRA MASA L1 certification:
The world’s only antispyware app double-certified by AV-TEST and DEKRA

Antivirus AI has been honored with the prestigious AI Excellence Award 2025. The app stands out for its AI-based malware detection and outstanding AI-powered threat recognition.

Antivirus AI Android receives the renowned AV-TEST certification for the third consecutive time: With an outstanding detection rate of 99.8%, zero false positives, and top scores in all test categories, our product sets new standards — a first that even established competitors have not been able to achieve.

iShredder™ Android receives DEKRA MASA L1 security certification, making it one of the few data erasure apps worldwide proven to meet the OWASP standard for mobile applications.

BIG INNOVATION Award 2025
The Business Intelligence Group honors Antivirus AI Android with the prestigious BIG INNOVATION Award 2025 for its pioneering dual-engine technology and exceptional detection rate.

20 years of Protectstar: For two decades, Protectstar has been setting new standards in cybersecurity and protecting millions of users worldwide with innovative technologies, sustainable commitment, and solutions that make the highest level of security easy to access.

The new iShredder Mac is here! Completely redeveloped, optimized for Apple Silicon, with improved performance and speed — every line of code reworked. Faster and more secure than ever before!

With our latest Android updates, we are setting new standards in privacy: No data collection, absolute data minimization. Protectstar gives you comprehensive protection from digital threats — without putting your personal data at risk.

Protectstar™ now serves more than 8 million enthusiastic customers worldwide, with more than 1.1 million people actively using our apps every day.

Renewed AV-TEST certification: Protectstar™ is pleased to announce that Antivirus AI Android has once again successfully passed the renowned AV-TEST certification with an excellent detection rate of 99.9%.

As the first and only antispyware app, Anti Spy Android has received AV-TEST certification.
The app even outperforms traditional antivirus apps with an impressive malware detection rate of 99.87%.

Protectstar™ expands its global reach: The four top Android apps, Anti Spy, Antivirus AI, Firewall AI, and iShredder™, are now available in 18 languages. This significant expansion enables millions of users worldwide to use the highly acclaimed security apps in their native language.

Anti Spy 6.0 for Android: Revolutionary spyware protection powered by Dual Engine
Anti Spy Android version 6.0 is here — and with its two spyware scanners, it is more impressive than ever.

AV-TEST certification: Protectstar™ is pleased to announce that Antivirus AI Android has successfully passed the renowned AV-TEST certification with an impressive detection rate of 99.5%.

Dual Engine for Antivirus AI: By bringing together Dr.Web — a symbol of “security without compromise” — and Protectstar™, a milestone is being set in the cybersecurity industry.

Protectstar™ now protects more than 7 million customers, with 750,000 users using our apps every day.

Antivirus AI for Android achieves an outstanding malware detection rate of 99.956% in initial test runs.

Protectstar™ presents new technology updates for Antivirus AI and Anti Spy.

Energy-efficient website: Protectstar is committed to making the world safer — one website visit at a time.

The next generation of the Anti Spy 5.0 Android app with advanced spyware detection has been released.

Protectstar™ now protects more than 5,000,000 customers.

With MY.PROTECTSTAR, we introduced a personal user account for our customers. It gives users a comprehensive overview of all Protectstar apps and licenses they use — anytime, anywhere.
More features will be added soon to create a unique user experience.

Shocking and sad news: Protectstar™ mourns the unexpected death of Head of Design Maxim Dernovoy (Maksym Dernovyi). He was only 33 years old.

Antivirus AI Android is here!
The antivirus scanner is based on artificial intelligence and acts like a vaccination against malware and espionage. Antivirus AI analyzes Android devices for viruses in real time and becomes more intelligent with every virus scan.

With the new Adblocker Android, you can get rid of intrusive ads and online tracking — while conveniently protecting yourself against phishing, malware, and malicious domains.

Anti Spy Android 3.0 is now available. The successful app, already used by more than 1.5 million Protectstar customers, includes several improvements to its artificial intelligence. With the new “Data Theft” feature, it continuously checks whether your email address appears in databases containing more than 11 billion leaked accounts.

With the new DNS Changer Android app, Protectstar™ releases a small everyday helper: using DNS Changer Android can help make browsing the Internet safer and more private.

The new Protectstar™ Firewall AI Android is the world’s most secure firewall that fits in your pocket. Based on artificial intelligence, the app provides complete protection against hackers, espionage, and even intelligence services.

With Spyware Detector Android, the successful Anti Spy app gets a sibling. Spyware Detector protects against unauthorized surveillance with more than 20 million spyware and malware signatures.

A new star is born … We combined Deep Detective™ technologies with artificial intelligence to create a powerful tool for effective malware detection.
High five — after four years, Protectstar™ celebrates 3,000,000 customers in 123 countries!

Camera Guard™ Android and Micro Guard™ Android launch with version 4.0 and, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), can detect spyware and hidden spies.

Wow, how time flies — Protectstar™ turns 15! Time to thank the team that drives our success day after day!

As the first app in the Protectstar™ universe, Protectstar™ Anti Spy is based on artificial intelligence (AI). The anti-spyware scanner for Android detects well-known spy apps such as mSpy, FinSpy, and others, as well as spy, SMS, and GPS trackers and monitoring apps used by governments or law enforcement agencies in some countries.

Hard work pays off! iShredder™ Android, the #1 app for secure erasure, receives a new edition outside the Play Store. iShredder™ Android Government is the most powerful data erasure app, securely deleting data with more than twenty certified erasure algorithms.

The new Camera Guard™ Mac 3 is ready. The intelligent webcam and microphone blocker for macOS® includes the improved Deep Detective™ protection module and secure app protection that can protect apps with a PIN before they are opened.

The new iShredder™ Mobile Enterprise meets the requirements of businesses such as recycling companies, mobile device resellers, and corporations. The software securely erases multiple iOS and Android devices at the same time and ensures secure data destruction.

With the new iLocker™ Secure Notes app for Android devices, users can write highly secure private notes and even record voice memos using AES-256-bit encryption.

The popular iShredder™ iOS is available in the new version 3.0. In addition to the Professional and Military Editions, a Business Edition is also available, enabling multiple iOS devices to be securely erased at the same time.

Microphone protection and camera protection get a secure upgrade: With the new Micro Guard™ Android™ 2 and Camera Guard™ Android™ 2, users can now also detect spyware with Deep Detective™ Live.

The two most popular tools for military-grade secure data erasure are now available in their next generation: the new editions of iShredder™ Windows for Windows and Windows Server and the new iShredder™ Mac 2.0. Both programs exceed international security standards.

With iShredder™ Android® 6, a new milestone is now available in the Google Play Store.

With the new iLocker™ for Mac®, the first product in a great new security family is available. With iLocker™, apps can be securely protected with a password and personal data can be monitored intelligently.

The new iShredder™ Mac® is available. The minimalist solution for military-grade secure erasure on macOS® exceeds international security standards for secure data deletion.

The most popular secure-erasure app appears in a revolutionary new form: iShredder™ 5 for Android is available in the Play Store. With certified erasure methods, the app even exceeds international security standards.

The new Advanced Secure Deletion Algorithm (ASDA) from Protectstar™ Inc. replaces the company’s proprietary Secure Deletion Algorithm from 2007. It is considered one of the most secure methods of data destruction. In addition to an AES-256-bit encryption method, ASDA runs through four steps in sequential order.

Our all-around protection: The new Micro Guard™ for Android™ — a highly secure microphone protection solution — is the perfect complement to Camera Guard™. This keeps both the camera and microphone of smartphones comprehensively protected.

Data Shredder for iOS® replaces the popular iShredder™ iOS® app. With the new solution, iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod® touch devices can now be securely erased according to the highest military standards.
- iDelete™ Cleaner for iOS® replaces the iDelete™ iOS® app that became world-famous in 2013. With the new software, temporary data on iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod® touch can be securely cleaned.

A first of its kind: webcam and microphone protection. With Camera Guard™, we introduce the first innovative security solution for macOS® that also includes the intelligent Deep Detective™. This smart detective even detects unknown attacks.
After the successful launch of Camera Guard™ for macOS, the new Camera Guard™ for Android™ ensures that no hackers, spies, or malware can watch users of Android™ smartphones.

Happy Birthday, Data Shredder! Ten years ago, our developers introduced the first version of the multiple-award-winning erasure software. The current version 5.0 exceeds international security standards and is one of the most successful data destruction programs for Microsoft™ Windows™ and Windows™ Server worldwide.

Another milestone: thank you to 1,000,000 satisfied Protectstar™ customers!

Wow!!! Protectstar™ has now been around for ten years. We thank our 500,000 users for placing their trust in Protectstar™ and hope you enjoy the new TimeLock™ Android™ apps.

The time is now — or, as we say at Protectstar™: “Time has never been this secure.” With TimeLock™, we present a world first in the app stores. Hidden behind the timelessly beautiful clock is a high-security vault where photos and videos can be stored in encrypted form.

Protectstar™ discovers a serious security vulnerability in the operating system of a world-famous California company. Together, we were able to close the vulnerability and make the operating system even safer for users.
We are the champions! Just one week after its release, the new iOS™ app iDelete™ (temp file cleaner) had been downloaded so often that it reached the Top 1,000 in 118 countries and even the Top 10 utility apps in 53 countries.

With iCrypter™, Protectstar™ now turns the iPhone™, iPad™, or iPod™ touch into a high-security encryption machine for securely sending and receiving messages such as SMS or email. In the first seventy hours after release, iCrypter™ was downloaded more than 6,000 times in 61 countries.

The world is wide! iShredder™ conquers the Chinese market. Only a few days after its release for China, the app had already been downloaded more than 10,000 times and reached No. 5 in the Top 10 utility apps.

Protectstar™ proves that size does not always matter! With the new iTreasure™, an innovative and extremely secure vault for mobile devices is now available — and it fits in any pocket.

With iShredder™, we reach our next milestone at Protectstar™. From now on, users of Apple™ iPhone™, iPad™, and iPod™ are comprehensively protected against third-party data recovery. Protectstar™ becomes the market leader in secure erasure for iOS™ devices.

For the first time, Protectstar™ offers tailor-made security concepts for customers in industry and business. Numerous companies and public figures trust our unrivaled solutions when it comes to the security of their data. We are very happy to have such great customers.

Our work pays off! We provide a highly secure encryption algorithm — Protectstar™ Extended AES©. With 512-bit and 24-round encryption, it is one of the most powerful in its field.
The Protectstar™ Secure Deletion Algorithm© also launches. Today, it is considered one of the safest known methods of data destruction.

We work day and night on additional programs.
- Epic! The first version of Data Shredder for Microsoft Windows is ready. Our Protectstar™ Data Shredder erasure software exceeds international security standards and is now one of the best data destruction programs worldwide.

Protectstar™ becomes the first company to examine security risks in mobile devices, ushering in a significant improvement in security for mobile devices and smartphones.

In our founding year, we proudly introduce the renowned Protectstar™ Award. Our independent testing center puts security products from leading manufacturers through rigorous testing and recognizes those that meet our high standards. Our test reports are already drawing strong interest at trade shows and in trade publications.