IKARUS mobile.security
IKARUS mobile.security – the award-winning antivirus solution for Android!
IKARUS Security Software GmbH · com.ikarus.mobile.security
At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.0.1 (2000001)
- Updated
- Mar 16, 2021 (5 years ago)
- APK size
- 17.6 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.1+ (API 16)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Jan 26, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 23 (7 sensitive)
- Website
- ikarussecurity.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
IKARUS mobile.security is an app by IKARUS Security Software GmbH in the Tools category, listed since at least January 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
It asks for 23 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and read phone status and identity. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v2.0.1
fix bugs for devices for android 10
new feature: app blocking
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
IKARUS mobile.security – the award-winning antivirus solution for Android – protects your smartphone or tablet reliably against malware infections in the apps as well as from the Internet. Find and remove viruses, trojans, spyware, adware and other malware.
The benefits of IKARUS mobile.security:
+ daily updates for the latest threats
+ reliable protection and support directly from IKARUS technicians
+ multiple languages (German, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish)
+ upgrade option / test licence for full version (incl. Theft Protection, Privacy control and URL filter)
FUNCTIONS:
+ AntiVirus:
Scan apps or files, check and remove the infections. Define when and where automatic updates should be done, start manual updates and check, when the last scan was performed.
+ Monitoring:
Configure whether apps and files should be monitored and whether USSD codes should be blocked.
+ Security Advisor:
Scan your Android settings and receive recommendations to improve security on your device.
+ Privacy Control*:
The installed apps are tested for risks for your privacy: The more permissions required and the more important they are, the higher the classification of the app in the criticality scale.
+ Theft Protection*:
The SIM card protection automatically locks the device when changing the SIM card.
+ URL Filter*:
The URL filter provides protection against malware and other Internet threats, by warning you about websites that are potentially harmful: These pages can be blocked before opening or can be visited anyway.
Attention: This feature is possible only with the Android default browser and Google Chrome.
* The security features of the full version are available as a free trial version!
This app uses the Device Administrator permission.
User Data:
IKARUS mobile.security transmits your e-mail address, license as well as anonymized information about your device and Android version to IKARUS for update- and licencing purposes. Furthermore, details about infections are sent to IKARUS optionally. We might use an e-mail address associated with a Social Media account for identification. Other private data is never transmitted to IKARUS, but might be touched while scanning for infections. Have a look at our Privacy Policy (https://www.ikarussecurity.com/solutions/all-solutions/endpoint-protection/ikarus-mobilesecurity/privacy-policy/) for details.
Details of the functions: http://www.ikarussecurity.com/products/endpoint-protection/ikarus-mobilesecurity/
Details of the permissions: http://www.ikarussecurity.com/products/endpoint-protection/ikarus-mobilesecurity/app-permissions/
Note:
The product offered here, IKARUS mobile.security, is a product for end or private customers. For companies, IKARUS offers another version of this product - IKARUS mobile.security for MDM.
About IKARUS Security Software
IKARUS Security Software is an Austrian pioneer of the software industry that focuses on antivirus and content security. Since it was founded in 1986, the company has developed security solutions and is therefore one of the first antivirus manufacturers worldwide.
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “IKARUS Security Software GmbH” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature under review Mar 7, 2025
- Antivirus scan passed Apr 2, 2021
- Signed byCN=IKARUS, OU=Unknown, O=IKARUS Security Software GmbH, L=Vienna, ST=Austria, C=AT
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)7B:6F:9F:7A:4F:6B:23:2F:DC:91:CE:11:14:24:BC:8F:C9:74:14:1B
- File MD5d941741aa7a82f60a26d0483e0cc7d59
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures. AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (23)
IKARUS mobile.security requests 23 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Browser read history bookmarks (custom) com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS
- Browser write history bookmarks (custom) com.android.browser.permission.WRITE_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
- Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.ikarus.mobile.security.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Request delete packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Location android.hardware.location
- Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
IKARUS mobile.security APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.
Is IKARUS mobile.security free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the IKARUS mobile.security APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d941741aa7a82f60a26d0483e0cc7d59.
