What Is the Accuracy of Machine Learning Models for Android Malware Detection?
Machine learning models for Android malware detection often report 95% to 99% accuracy in research tests. But there is no single accuracy number that fits every model. The result depends on the dataset, malware type, app features, testing method, and false-positive rate. As a software engineer, I would not say “machine learning is 97% accurate” as a universal answer. A safer answer is this: machine learning is very useful for Android malware detection, but it is not perfect. A high lab score does not always mean the same result on a real Android phone. A 2026 PLOS One