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The Security Implications of ‘Sideloading’ for iPhone Users
Here's some food for thought. The iOS ecosystem was always a tough nut to crack and there have been numerous arguments for and against its superiority when it comes to security. Is 'sideloading' really a threat to iPhone users? Read more to find out and tell us what's your opinion about this:
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During my trip to Italy, I met one of our community members
If you are traveling to Italy, make sure to visit Milan, the capital of Lombardy and the second most populous city in the Italian peninsula, after Rome. The city is known for its architectural landmarks such as the majestic Duomo Cathedral, the medieval Sforza Castle, the La Scala opera and the glamorous Galleria Vittorio…
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[Ended] Enter for your chance to win a cool prize at the Expert Community Awards!
We’re launching our second contest of 2022 exclusively for the members of our Community! The Expert Community Awards is a contest that aims to reward YOU for choosing Bitdefender as your trusted security solution. Tell us what you've got in your Central account and enter the chance to win some amazing Bitdefender merch.…
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2022 brought Bitdefender VPN improvements and new features
A stronger invisibility cloak with new features setting the path to more interesting developments in the near future. Read the full retrospective on the best VPN you can get: Are you using a VPN connection? What features do you like the most and how does the perfect VPN look like for you? Let us know in the comments below.
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RanHassan Ransomware Decryptor Now Available
A new decryptor for the RanHassan ransomware is now available for download. First isolated in May 2022, this family of ransomware seems to primarily target victims in India and Arab-speaking countries.
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DO’s and DONT’s for safe online shopping this Black Friday
The biggest sales event of the year means big bucks for retail as millions of deal hunters dig into their wallets to snag the best deals, both in-store and online. Click on the article below to find out what are the best practices when shopping online and in-store: Do you have any safety tips for our community members? Let…
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Bitdefender Mobile Security for Android Adds Chat Protection for Instant Messaging Apps
Bitdefender Mobile Security for Android has received a significant upgrade with Chat Protection, which now fends off threats on the most-used chat apps: WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Discord and Telegram, besides the SMS and notification protection offered by Scam Alert. Read more about this upgrade and the need for chat…
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People Really Want Smart Cars to Include Cybersecurity Labels, Survey Finds
The sharp proliferation of IoT devices in the past few years shows that people saw their added value, even when those devices were made for niche markets and use cases. We now see more and more devices arrive with default Internet connectivity, making them part of the IoT ecosystem, even when their core functionality…
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Bitdefender and Sharp Partner to Boost Threat Prevention in Multifunction Business Printers
Bitdefender announces a new partnership with Sharp Europe enabling the integration of Bitdefender antimalware technology into Sharp’s new range of Future Workplace A3 multifunction printers (MFPs). Read the full article below:
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Back to Basics on Cyber Awareness Month: How to tell if you're falling victim to a phishing attack
Holiday phishing season is almost here. So let’s make the most of this Cyber Awareness Month and explore one of the most basic forms of social engineering in the online world – a form that costs millions of internet users their data and money:
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How to Identify a Fake VPN
VPNs are among the most efficient online anonymity tools. Their popularity has triggered a surge in the number of services available, making it harder for consumers to choose a reliable provider to stick with. Find out how to spot fake VPNs in the article below:
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What Happens to Your Data When a Company Gets Breached
Ever ask yourself why spam arrives in your inbox every day? Or why hackers know your name when they try to phish your access credentials? It’s often simply because your data was leaked in a breach. Read the full article below:
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Moved: Why didn't BitDefender protect me against Malware?
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Moved: Bitdefender breaks system point restore creation in Windows 22H2 and many software installers
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EU to Enforce Stricter Cybersecurity Regulations for IoT Devices and Software
The European Commission is proposing the EU Cyber Resilience Act, a set of regulations that would redefine the rules surrounding cybersecurity and lead to more secure hardware and software products for end users. Read the full article below:
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Revolut Hacked! Phishers Gain Internal Access and Compromise 50,000+ Accounts
Fin-tech giant Revolut has suffered a serious breach, with unknown hackers compromising more than 50,000 customer accounts. Read the full article below:
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Bitdefender releases free decryptor for LockerGoga ransomware
According to the Zurich Public Prosecutor’s Office, which also participated in the development of the decryptor along with Europol, the operators of LockerGoga were involved in ransomware attacks against more than 1,800 individuals and institutions in 71 countries, causing more than $100 million in damage.
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Bitdefender won Best Antivirus Software Overall in the latest comparative test
According to a comparative test conducted by How-To Geek, Bitdefender emerges as the #1 cybersecurity solution with some of the best malware detection and removal rates available, and also throws in a huge amount of extra security tools and features. Check the article below for the full review:
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AISA named Bitdefender a finalist for Cybersecurity Researcher of the Year award
Bitdefender was named a “Finalist” in the category Cybersecurity Researcher of the Year by Australian Information Security Association (AISA) for work helping dismantle #revil and providing a universal #decryptor for thousands of victims. A big congrats to Labs and all those involved!
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Samsung data breach July 2022
Did anyone else receive an email from Samsung about this breach? This email hit my inbox at 11:00 a.m. Friday September 2nd. I'll start taking steps to mitigate the damage, and hopefully prevent further spread. Besides taking advantage of the resources Samsung has described in the email, are there any other steps I can…
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Asustor NAS owners hit by DeadBolt ransomware attack
Owners of Asustor NAS drives have woken up to discover that data they believed was safe and sound on their network storage devices has instead been encrypted by ransomware, and that cybercriminals are demanding a ransom. Affected Asustor users have been posting on Asustor's support forum about how they discovered their NAS…
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The first edition of STS Bootcamp event supported by Bitdefender
The Special Telecommunications Service organized one of the most modern summer schools of IT&C in Romania. 18 students from universities with technical profile in Romania and abroad visited the Operational Response Centre for Security Incidents (CORIS-STS) and Network Operations Centre (NOC-STS). Participants in the first…
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6 ways fraudsters can steal your credit card data
Payment card fraud is raking up tens of billions of dollars in losses each year, making it a particularly enticing enterprise for cybercriminals and other scammers who prey on unwary individuals. Read the full article below to find out what are the most common ways of credit card theft and how to prevent it:
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6 tips to help you reduce your digital footprint and why it matters
Whenever you go online, you leave a digital trail of information you willingly and unwillingly share. This is your digital footprint. Read the full article below to find out why reducing your digital footprint is worth the effort:
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Why Your iPhone Is in Greater Danger Now Than Ever
In the battle for mobile supremacy, Android trumps iOS by a considerable margin – 71% versus 28%. But even 28% represents hundreds of millions of devices worldwide. So even a small subset of that – say, users running an obsolete version of iOS – is still a large contingent. Read the full article on our blog:
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Back to School: 8 Cybersecurity Tips for Teachers, Parents and Kids
As kids of all ages get ready to head back to the classroom, digital miscreants are eager to take advantage of this busy time by targeting parents, students and teachers with ruses of all kinds. Let's take a look at some key cybersecurity tips for starting school this year:
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August Spam Debrief: Bitdefender Labs Warns of Fraud Campaigns Exploiting the Russia-Ukraine War
As Ukrainian forces continue their attempts to liberate Russian-seized territories, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the chaos and uncertainty to trick unsuspecting individuals out of money. Read the full debrief below:
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Apple Patches Two Critical Security Flaws in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey
Apple has issued urgent fixes for two security holes in iOS and macOS, warning that bad actors may be actively exploiting the flaws to steal users’ data.
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Bitdefender’s anti-malware research team discovers 35 malicious Android apps
These apps hide their presence on the device by renaming themselves and changing their icon, then start serving aggressive ads. If you have any of these apps installed on your Android devices, you should delete them immediately. Check out these apps in the article below:
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The story behind the new Bitdefender Support Center
The first half of 2022 was a busy period for our teams, with new products and services emerging one after another in the continuous journey of development, reaching new heights in cybersecurity, innovation, user experience and data protection. In just six months, Password Manager, Antivirus Free for Windows, Identity Theft…