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Outlook integration
I can integrate BitDefender into my Outlook (O365), but it seems that the Spam filter doesn't work that well. Usually, when you put a message into junk/spam, a similar message (with the same sender) wouldn't appear again in your Inbox, but more often than not, it does. What can I do differently to get that result? Thanks…
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Scam alert: Cybercrooks use shady investment domain to scam keen investors out of money and data
Digital currencies are galvanizing social engineering scams and hacks across the online world. Bitdefender’s latest analysis of crypto-based spam once again reveals the creative side of digital pick pockets as they try to trick internet users. Read the full article below:
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YouTuber Demonstrates Fake Charging Cable That Can Hack Your Computer
Whether you use Android or an iPhone, you’ve probably collected a fair tangle of charging cables by now: USB-C, micro-USB, mini-USB, lightning, you name it. Moreover, a lot of other devices use the same cables to charge: Bluetooth headphones, speakers, keyboards, mice, photo cameras and more. Chances are you have a…
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The Return of the Security Widget
Hello everyone, We are happy to announce that the Security widget will be making its return to our Bitdefender products! When? Soon, very soon actually. In Q1 of 2021. Although it is making a return, it'll also get a visual revamp and some under-the-hood changes. Here is a preview of what it will look like once it's back:…
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Bitdefender launches Identity Theft Protection. A game changer
Identity theft has been around for hundreds of years - probably much longer than historical records show - and the expansion of technology has aggravated this issue. The Internet, data breaches and your ever-growing digital footprint enable cyber-criminals and scammers to carry out digital identity fraud at scale. What Is…
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Researchers Find Thousands of Websites that Record Everything You Type
Have you ever wondered how some websites know so much about you? Sure, they collect the information you give them when registering an account, and they track your visits using cookies, but that’s all, right? Wrong. Some might also be key-logging you, a behavior that you’d expect from malware but not a legitimate website.…
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Moved: What about YTBN VIRUS FILES (.YTBN RANSOMWARE) ?
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Mozilla Says Many Health and Prayer Apps Are Pose Security Risks
The Mozilla Foundation has recently published its ‘*Privacy Not Included’ guide, underlining potential serious privacy and security issues with most mental health and prayer apps. While very popular, health and prayer apps deal with and store important information about the users. What happens with that info is just as…
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Looking for XDR in your MDR Partner | How XDR can improve MDR
Over the last two years, it’s clear that organizations, especially enterprises, need to elevate their detection and response capabilities. Environments are much different and the risk has never been greater to organizations. The pandemic has driven and fast tracked the need for digital transformation, largely to…
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How to Spot a Phishing Attack on Your Phone
Mobile phishing is becoming increasingly popular among cybercriminals as people gullibly interact with the booby traps while refusing to install a security solution on their phone. According to Bitdefender’s 2021 online behaviors report, 61% of internet users experienced at least one cyber threat over the course of the…
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Bitdefender Labs uncovers a global campaign to distribute RedLine Stealer malware
Threat analysts have uncovered yet a new campaign that uses the RIG Exploit Kit to deliver the RedLine stealer malware. Exploit kits (EKs) have dropped drastically in popularity as they targeted vulnerabilities in web browsers introduced by plug-in software such as the now-defunct Flash Player and Microsoft Sillverlight.…
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Got a text saying ’your boss‘ left you a voice message? Delete it immediately, it’s a scam.
Lately, people from around the world have reported strange, misspelled text messages saying they have a new voice message from someone close like their spouse, family members, or even their boss. “Who on Earth still uses voice messages in this day and age?” would be a normal reaction. However, many recipients still click…
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Bitdefender Threat Debrief | April 2022
Security practitioners are familiar with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, but they are often not familiar with another related project – MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations. This year, 30 security vendors were tested on their ability to detect ransomware and wiper deployments and then provide analytical insights. The results provided are…
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Deep Dive into the Elephant Framework – A New Cyber Threat in Ukraine
At the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, we released a security advisory with recommendations based on different risk tiers. Since then, our Threat Intelligence (TI) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams have been actively monitoring the situation and identifying active threats. Not surprisingly, the highest…
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Bitdefender and the Polytechnica University of Bucharest inaugurated a state-of-the-art computer lab
Bitdefender and the Polytechnica University of Bucharest inaugurated a state-of-the-art computer laboratory. Global cybersecurity solutions company Bitdefender has invested more than €50,000 in upgrading a computer lab for students at the Faculty of Automation and Computers at the Politehnica University of Bucharest (UPB).…
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Outsmarting Connected Devices – A brief history of Bitdefender IoT research
Bitdefender is deeply committed to its mission of protecting the digital world and delivering expert-grade solutions to consumers and companies. That is why, in 2015, we were one of the first information security companies to acknowledge the growing need for safer smart-home equipment. Making IoT devices safer - a…
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[Ended] Yes, we are launching a contest! Enter for your chance to win
We’re launching the first contest of 2022 exclusively for the members of our Community! Do you think Bitdefender is photogenic? If you think the product is good looking, take a picture of your device with Bitdefender installed, next to a landmark or a place that has special value to you. You can take a snapshot in your…
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Apple Boss Fears Ransomware Could Make Its Way onto iPhones
Headlining this year’s IAPP Global Privacy Summit, Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed deep concern that lawmakers stand to make a big mistake if the practice of ‘sideloading’ apps is given the green light on iPhones. In a persuasive speech, Cook stressed that apps vetted for entry to the Apple App Store are held to a high…
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Scam Alert: FIFA World Cup Lottery Scams are Back in Business
This month, Bitdefender Labs has spotted a wave of email-based scams exploiting the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Championship to be held in Qatar in November this year. The subject lines are as follows: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ QATAR 2022 FIFA LOTTERY WINNER WINNER: Email Owner Scammers posing as the FIFA World…
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Malware Spam Campaign Found Spreading New META Information Stealer
Independent security researcher and ISC handler Brad Duncan noticed a malware spam campaign spreading META malware, a novel info-stealer quickly gaining popularity among cybercriminals. The META malware strain has been used in attacks to steal cryptocurrency assets and passwords stored in web browsers such as Firefox,…
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Novel Attack Disrupts Car Charging Remotely, Research Finds
Security researchers working in academia demonstrated a novel wireless attack against the Combined Charging System (CCS) used in most electric cars today to allow third parties to disrupt the charging process remotely. It might be time to add intelligent cars to the same category as smart homes. As cars include…
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Six tips to help protect your privacy and wallet against phony Instagram giveaways
It’s hard to resist a freebie, let alone one of the latest smartphones. According to recent reports, scammers are back to their old ruses, targeting Instagram users with fake iPhone 13 giveaways. The fraudsters set up phony Instagram accounts and bait users with tagged messages that say they’ve won the latest Apple…
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Vulnerabilities Identified in Wyze Cam IoT Device
At Bitdefender, we care deeply about security, so we’ve been working with media partners and IoT devices manufacturers to identify vulnerabilities in the world’s best-selling connected devices. As a leading vendor of cybersecurity protection across endpoint and IoT devices, we have been assessing the security of smart-home…
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How Bitdefender Can Help Restore Your Privacy in the Digital Age
Research shows that Internet users are overly confident in their ability to protect their privacy and security online. Last year, Bitdefender asked consultancy firm iSense Solutions to gauge online behaviors regarding data protection, digital identity and device management. We found risky behavior among a majority of…
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We want YOU to tell us what would you like to find in our Community
The Community can only thrive with you help. Whenever we share our knowledge and help others, each thread, comment and insight contributes to its development and brings more value. We want to build real and powerful connections with fellow Bitdefender users and enthusiasts and make your voice heard. I would like to ask…
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6 things fake news and cyber scams have in common, and how you can fend them off
In the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a deepfake video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky allegedly surrendering made the rounds on social media and caught the attention of newsrooms everywhere. It was a crude attempt made and the production quality was poor. Still, some people bought it, just like…
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What is the best version of Bitdefender for you?
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New Bitdefender Premium Security – Malware Protection, VPN and Password Manager in a single bundle
The global security climate has changed dramatically since the days when cybersecurity was just about protecting a device from malware. People now have different expectations, and needs suited to a more complex security landscape. The new Bitdefender Premium Security bundle fulfills all the security needs in the digital…
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Bitdefender Labs Sees Increased Malicious and Scam Activity Exploiting the War in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine intensifies, researchers at Bitdefender Labs are picking up waves of fraudulent and malicious emails exploiting the humanitarian crisis and charitable spirit of recipients across the globe. What we’ve seen so far: Since March 1, Bitdefender Labs have been tracking two phishing campaigns attempting to…
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Kremlin and Russia's TASS news agency websites offline following attacks
As widely anticipated, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has heated up on cyberspace in the days since Vladimir Putin ordered his troops and tanks to invade. This weekend saw the Kremlin's official website at kremlin.ru brought down, along with other Russian government sites, in what appears to have been a…
