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Is There A Firewall In BD Total Security For Mac?
I can find no Firewall settings in the Mac version of Total Security, unlike in the Windows version. Does this mean there is no Firewall? I'm a little concerned if that is the case.
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Bug in 9.0.4 Full Disk Access issue.
This update is causing an issue where, when I open the interface, it keeps asking me to give BD full disk access in System Prefs. The problem is, it already has full disk access. And the pop up will not go away and BD just keeps cycling until I force quit. I now cannot use it. I'm in Mac OS 12.2.1
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I have a problem I am recieving E-Mails telling me that someone was trying to login to my account
With a different IP address, this has been happening for some months now. I know its me that is logging into the account but its randomly coming up with different IP addresses from all over the country how can i fix this problem Thank You Thomas
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How Do I Backup My Mac, When Bitdefender Blocks It?
I received the notification from Bitdefender: "An unauthorized app attempted to access your backups. App: /System/Library/CoreServices/backupd.bundle/Contents/Resources/backupd We blocked the app to prevent it from altering the content of your backups." I have no idea what this app is, how to remove it, and get my backup…
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full disk access under Catalina
Running macOS 10.15.0 on a MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019). I had done a clean install of macOS on this station so Bitdefender had not previously been installed. I installed it on Friday and, like Mojave, had to give Full Disk Access to the BDLDaemon. "How to grant access to protected folders on macOS Mojave"…
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Anyone Else Keep Having MacOS Client Log Out?
I have four MacOS machines on my network. 3 MacBookPro Touchbar based and one pre-touch bar MacBookPro. I also have Windows and Android devices on the account that don't have this issue. The three touch bar macs which are most frequently used keep forcing me to log them back in via the BitDefender AV Agent every day or so,…
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being invaded
I am continuously being bombarded with messages on my MacAir laptop and not sure if genuine . I suspect they are not as they relate to me either having a Virus infection, (and sometimes it states the number of infections) my computer is at risk or "Action required! renew your antivirus subscription" I have so far resisted…
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Can BitDefender for Mac run as root so it can delete infected email files automatically?
Hello, I am using MacOS Monterey and Apple Mail along with BitDefender Antivirus for Mac version 9.2.0.12, and from time to time I get alerts that infected email files (.eml) have been discovered, but I always have to delete them one-by-one painstakingly manually. Why does BitDefender for Mac not just quarantine them or…
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git commands always asking for permission.
whenever I git add/push/commit/etc, it always asks if I should continue allowing git from modifying files. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling Bitdefender, but couldn't do anything. How can I prevent it from constantly prompting me with this? Here is the full message: """ Previously allowed application git was blocked…
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How do I stop Bitdefender scanning DVD & Blu-ray discs?
Every time that I load a DVD or Blu-ray disc, Bitdefender insists on scanning all the files on the drive, making it impossible to use the actual disc. I can disable Bitdefender Shield for an hour at a time which temporarily solves the problem, but is there a way to permanently tell Bitdefender to ignore this drive? Adding…
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Bitdefender Mac - Activity/Scan Logs
Hi, I need to know where Bitdefender keeps its scan or activity logs. Whilst I was browsing I had a package open up for verification without any action on my part and the CPU went way up for the BDL daemon, meanwhile the AV said it was scanning new files/in background when it's set to scan new files. I need to know what it…
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I Need To Logon With My Account On Bitdefender Agent Every Time I Open My MacBook. Any Help?
Since a while every time I reopen my lid of my MacBook Bitdefender Agent aks for my credentials to use Bitdefender. In the meanwhile it isn't running. After I put in my credentials it works again. But the next time I reopen my lid, it wil ask me again to sign-in. How can I prevent this from happening? I reinstalled the…
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System dropping packets after giving Bitdefender files full disk access
I think one of these Bitdefender files is a trojan, my system stared dropping packets when I gave these files full disk access, I think one is fake. This shows the result. sh-3.2# tcpdump -vvfA | grep 9.9.9.9 tcpdump: data link type PKTAP tcpdump: listening on pktap, link-type PKTAP (Apple DLT_PKTAP), snapshot length…
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TrafficLight: iCloud Private Relay, VPN
Does the use of (1) iCloud Private Relay or (2) a VPN interfere with the ability of TrafficLight in Safari to block malicious websites?
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BD Antivirus For Mac Detected "Trojan.GenericKD.64232637". How Do I Get More Info?
Noticed that BitDefender blocked a Trojan.GenericKD.64232637 twice yesterday on my Mac, but I was just browsing what I thought was a trusted website when this happened yesterday. Both are shown at the same time. Also, I was not aware of anything being downloaded at the time. Is there anywhere I could find more info on…
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Time Machine Protection Feature: Benefits
Since macOS 10.9.4, Time Machine sets the attributes of the partition on an external backup drive so that only macOS and Time Machine can modify the drive, with users having read-only access (see here). Bitdefender describes the Time Machine protection feature as an “extra security layer” and a “complex feature” that…
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Macbook Quick Scan, System Scan, and Custom Scan were greyed out.
I had the Bitdefender options greyed out on my Macbook macos for Quick Scan, System Scan, and Custom Scan. So I went to the upper left main menu, Actions -> Custom Scan ...then it popped up the previous 'results' type page from my prior single file Custom Scan...it was still waiting for me to hit the "Close" button from…
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Was I scammed yesterday?
Two days ago i checked into my account to my new credit card. I was not allowed to delete the old card..Then I tried to get a support person and was called. He told me that the best support person was busy but would call me which he did. His name was Edward.He was very knowedgable and took me thru all the different parts…
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"Threat requires removal" Notification. What Should I Do?
When in Notifications it is said that "Threat requires removal" does that mean the software has removed it or does it mean I have to take some manual action to remove it?
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High CPU On M1 Max Macbook Pro Draining Battery. Any Help?
I have noticed my battery is draining quickly on my M1 Max Macbook Pro. On investigating, I am seeing BDLDeamon at 196% for long periods. Is this a bug? How can I reduce the cpu usage?
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/private/tmp/com/bitdefender.dmg exception
I found a reply elsewhere on this forum stating that the /private/tmp/com.bitdefender.dmg exception that appears in the UI sometimes is legitimate and is added automatically by the app itself. I just wanted to say that this is really bad UI! If the app has exceptions of its own, they should not show up here. If some…
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I've the following message that prevents scanning my Time Machine
System/Library/CoreServices/backupd.bundle/Contents/Resources/backupd I turned off the scanning of the TM but have read that Bitdefender as solved the issue and only an update is required - HOW DOES ONE ACTIVATE AN UPDATE?
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Apple Mail content is blank for 20-30 minutes
iMac with Monterey For quite some time I have been having issues with Apple Mail. First, I constantly have to use the "rebuild mailbox" feature as message titles, senders, and content were frequently mismatched. Now, when a message arrives, it will appear in the preview pane but when the email is selected the header is…
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BitDefender on macOS doesn't seem to honor the exclusions list...
First, let me start by stating- I am a student working on a CyberSecurity degree. This means I have some VMs on a hard drive that have tools required for my classes including Kali Linux, etc. I have added these to the exclusions list, but prior to adding them I had run a scan and this seems to have populated to the…
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Cratessomoss.com generates popup notifications for McAfee Virus Scans
I am getting periodic popups saying my Mac is infected and if you click on the notification McAFee displays with an option to scan. Why didn't BitDefender cash this and shows to malware or viruses doing a complete scan? Thanks
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Is There Support For High Sierra OS, Because I Am Unable To Upgrade Any Further?
Hello. Is there support for High Sierra OS, because i am unable to upgrade any further. Thanks.
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Can't Get Rid Of Nuothmen Malware. Any Suggestions?
I am "stuck" since a few days with this Nuothmen malware. I am surprise that your shield didn't recognize it and stopped it. :( Help ! I can't get rid of it... Danielle
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Confused Over Protection Preferences In Bitdefender Antivirus For Mac. Any Explanation?
Sorry, but this isn't at all clear to me. Fairly sure I understand that the sliding checkmark means scan only new and modified, but does "Disable this setting" check box disable or enable custom drag and drop? (Or does it do something else)?
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Bitdefender Antivirus For Mac Startup Issues. Any Help?
Hey Folks Myself Arif Patel From Preston Currently Live Dubai I Want To Know If Mac doesn't start up all the way or What needs to do something during startup, it may stop at one of these screens. Please let me know.... Thank You!
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Bitdefender Antivirus For Mac: Message About Threats Requiring Action. What Does This Mean?
I ran a scan on my Mac and got the message that 3 threats require my action because "Object failed to be moved to quarantine." I select each item, and then "Show in Finder" but when I right click in finder there is no option to Move to Trash--it's missing from the folder. I tried dragging and dropping the file to the trash…