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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…
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What Is Scareware and How Do You Beat It?
Almost every internet user has had at least one run-in with scareware, one of the most lucrative forms of malware. A telltale sign of scareware is a sudden frightening prompt claiming a virus has been detected. Knowing this and other signs can prevent you from getting scammed. Read the full article below:
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Techradar names Bitdefender the best Mac antivirus software for 2022
The common misconception is that Apple products are completely impenetrable, which means there's no point in getting antivirus for Mac. That isn't exactly true, however. Looking for the best protection for your your Mac and MacBook? Look no further, as Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac emerged once again as a leading contender…
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The importance of secure passwords can’t be emphasized enough
Cybercriminals typically rely on weak passwords to break into online accounts of unsuspecting victims, which often leads to severe consequences. But despite understanding the importance of strong passwords as a critical security best practice, for most users the ease of memorizing only a few passwords and reusing them…
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Spam and Untrusted URLs Are Driving Most Threats on Android, Bitdefender Research Finds
When it comes to attack vectors on the Android platform, spam and untrusted URLs dominate. Attackers overwhelmingly prefer them because they're easy to deploy and generate, not to mention cheap. Read the full article below:
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Another great review for Bitdefender Mobile Security
Bitdefender Mobile Security remains the best overall choice for securing your Android devices:
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Can I accept this? I blocked it so far.
The installer.exe application attempted to connect to the Internet: File path: C:\Windows\Temp\RarSFX0\packages\installer.exe Destination: 2606:4700:4400:0000:0000:0000:AC40:9BBC/0 Protocol: TCP Port: HTTP Bitdefender Firewall has denied access to this application based on user request. If you want to allow access, click…
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What Cyber Threats Do Mac Users Face in 2022?
It’s no lie that Apple customers have something of a protective veil versus Windows users. But a misconception lies at the center of this argument. It’s not that Macs are inherently more secure against cyber threats. Rather, it’s that bad actors concentrate more on targeting the much larger, more-fruitful Windows…
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Celebrating 30+ years of the World Wide Web; Easy tips for safely exploring the web
August 1 is World Wide Web Day, a time dedicated to celebrating the revolutionary technology created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 while working at the CERN in Geneva. As avid cybersecurity promoters and proud defenders against new and existing digital threats, we’re kicking off the celebratory event with easy tips on how to…
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How to Dodge the Wave of Crypto Scams
Crypto scams are steadily becoming the new standard for online fraud. An increasing number of cybercrooks target assets such as cryptocurrency, utility tokens, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and even entire crypto wallets. Read the full article below:
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Celebrating Six Years of Partnership Fighting Ransomware
Ransomware has become a serious global problem in recent years, disrupting business, destroying large volumes of important data and inflicting heavy financial costs. Home users and businesses alike have been forced to re-calibrate defenses, plan for the worst, and scramble for recovery mechanisms when disaster strikes.…
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Anti-Russian denial-of-service app actually infects pro-Ukrainian activists
An app which purported to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against the internet infrastructure of Russia, was in reality secretly installing malware on to the devices of pro-Ukrainian activists. As researchers at Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) describe, the Moscow-backed Turla hacking group created…
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Techradar names Total Security best for all round security with firewall protection
Trojans could open up ports on user PCs to secretly send data, and sniffers could look for vulnerabilities in your network connection that would allow it to be exploited. Even though developments in antivirus and malware technology have improved significantly over that time, the best firewall services remain a recommended…
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Essential tips and tricks to protect against scams and fraud on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day 2022 is here. This two-day shopping event exclusively designed for Amazon Prime members offers shoppers a chance to save big on gadgets and tech for their home, office and more. The mid-year shopping event is available in many countries and attracts millions of consumers with Black Friday-style deals. The…
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PCMAG names Bitdefender one of the Best Identity Theft Protection Software for 2022
Here's what PCMAG has to say about our new Identity Theft Protection service and the Ultimate Security suite: "Bitdefender Total Security is our Editors’ Choice winner for feature-rich security mega-suite; Bitdefender Ultimate Security adds comprehensive identity theft protection, as well as Bitdefender’s password manager…
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Marriott Hacked Again; Attackers Steal 20GB of Data
Hotel chain Marriott has suffered yet another embarrassing breach at the hands of organized hackers who say the lodging giant has very poor cyber defenses. Over the past few years, Marriot has suffered several major breaches, some resulting in hundreds of millions of stolen customer records, lawsuits, and millions in…
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How MDR Services Can Help Vulnerable Healthcare Organizations
Healthcare organizations have not had the best couple of years when it comes to cybersecurity. 2015 was considered the year of the healthcare breach. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, and over a dozen more healthcare providers were hacked, resulting in over 100M records leaked. Yet the risk of cybersecurity compromise has…
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Bitdefender Consumer Threat Landscape Report reveals Top 5 Windows Threats
Of the many threats we’ve seen targeting Windows systems last year, five key categories have remained in place: Trojans, PUA’s, Exploits, Miners and Ransomware. The vast majority of threats detected on Windows platforms in 2021 were trojans, with a 50% share, including specific families like Trickbot, Emoted, Dridex,…
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Street thugs are forcing victims to unlock phones so they can look for crypto wallets
A tech reporter for the Times had a rather nasty encounter recently and has some unsettling news for anyone relying exclusively on their phone. You can find the article in the link below.
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Spammers advertise dating platforms to meet Ukrainian women amid crisis
Our colleagues from Bitdefender Labs have picked up an active spam campaign that has been targeting internet users with a mixed bag of online dating opportunities such as mail order bride services and dating platforms where single western men can meet Ukrainian women. Despite the ongoing conflict on Ukrainian soil, many…
