Protectstar™ Receives the 2025 AI Excellence Award for Antivirus AI

“Your nomination for Protectstar’s Android app Antivirus AI was chosen from numerous submissions because it has earned global recognition.”
(Bintelligence Group Jury)

Outstanding AI Performance and Proactive Protection
The AI Excellence Award is presented annually to companies whose products set new standards through forward-looking ideas and strong innovative power. Antivirus AI scores particularly well with AI-based malware detection, minimal system load, and a remarkably high detection rate for rare or complex threats—even without current signatures.

“The AI industry is evolving rapidly, and it’s companies like Protectstar that are driving real change through practical use cases. Their work embodies the kind of innovation and leadership that will significantly shape the future of artificial intelligence,” explains Russ Fordyce, CEO & Founder of the Bintelligence Group.

Third Consecutive AV-TEST Certification
Alongside the recognition from the Bintelligence Group, Protectstar™ also received its third consecutive AV-TEST certification in February 2025. With a detection rate of 99.8% (“Detection of widespread Android malware discovered in the last 4 weeks”), the independent testing organization once again confirms the top-level performance of Antivirus AI. In particular, zero false positives and excellent detection of potentially unwanted programs (PUP) make this product one of the most reliable Android security solutions on the market.

Protectstar™ had already convinced the AV-TEST experts in previous years:

• December 2023 (Version 1.5): First certification with a 99.5% detection rate
• July 2024 (Version 2.0): Increase to 99.9% and significant performance optimizations

Chris Bohn, CEO of Protectstar™, comments: “The third consecutive AV-TEST certification shows that our continuous investment in research and development is paying off. Antivirus AI is among the best Android security solutions—and now the Bintelligence Group has confirmed this by presenting us with their AI Excellence Award.”

Other renowned companies that received the AI Excellence Award 2025 included IBM, DeepL, Intuit, Lenovo and Ernst & Young.

Core Strength: AI Engine and Dual-Scan Technology
A key distinguishing feature of Antivirus AI is the combination of a traditional malware scanner for known threats and an AI engine for proactive detection of emerging threats. Despite this complex architecture, system load remains minimal: tests showed practically no impact on battery life, CPU usage, or user experience.

“We view the 2025 AI Excellence Award as motivation to continue our pioneering work in AI-driven security technologies,” emphasizes CEO Chris Bohn. “Our mission remains to provide the best possible protection against current and future cyber threats.”

About the Bintelligence Group
Each year, the Bintelligence Group recognizes companies, products, and individuals that stand out through exceptional innovation and excellence in their fields. The AI Excellence Awards are among the industry’s most respected accolades, highlighting solutions whose long-term potential can shape markets and technologies.