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Best practices for handling unwanted calls & potential phone-based scams
Phone scams have evolved significantly over the years, adapting to new technologies and exploiting human psychology to deceive victims. Scammers use various techniques to trick people into giving away money, personal information, or access to sensitive accounts. With AI and data breaches, scammers can make more convincing,…
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X/Twitter Trap
Hello, I hope this is the right section for this post: This evening, I stumbled into a mass of identically looking posts on X/Twitter aiming at German users when relatives clicked on the bait image. So far, Bitdefender has not flagged anything nefarious, and I have also had the browser delete related cookies (Firefox…
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Have I been hacked? (Update: No, it's a scam!)
I received this last night: Hello, I’m writing this from your own Microsoft account, which I’ve hacked into. I’ve been watching you for quite some time, and I know everything about you. You might think this is a joke, but I assure you, it’s not. You have been careless online, and now you’re paying the price. I’ve gained…
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Scam tentative
Hi, I've suffered from a breach of security bound to my microsoft account. This account was inactive but they succeeded somehow to "push" a trojan to my PC. I'm not really sure how it worked, there are different possibilities. I secured everything and did a clean install of windows. However, when I was in trouble…
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Breaking the Scam Syndicate: How Thailand’s crackdown exposed a massive cybercrime network
In a significant crackdown, over 1,000 Chinese nationals have been repatriated from Thailand after being rescued from online scam centers in Myanmar. This operation, coordinated by Thailand, China, and Myanmar, targeted fraudulent schemes that lured victims worldwide through fake romantic ploys, bogus investment pitches,…
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Scammer? Bitdefender leaking e-mail addresses?
Hello, Today I have received an email coming from marketing@softsecurepro.com. The email subject is "Bitdefender-New Year, New Security! Secure yourself for 3 years". The content itself promotes Total Security and asks me to click a few links. Assuming it is not an official email coming from Bitdefender, two details are…
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Is this a scam?
Just got an email from Bitdefender. Says: You've installed Bitdefender's award-winning protection on the maximum amount of devices available in your account. But don't worry. If you need to protect other devices, you can do so with just a few clicks: Then 2 links in the email to Bitdefender Central …. I closed the email. I…
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Thailand cracks down on Myanmar’s scam compounds by severing electricity access
Thailand has cut power to sections of the Myanmar border, targeting regions that house criminal enterprises masquerading as online investment hubs and call centers. The move follows mounting pressure from China, which has seen its citizens fall victim to these sophisticated scam operations in staggering numbers. The…
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The log shows an error. Can AI glasses speak by themselves?
Who has encountered this situation?
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Facebook Scams You Need to Know About
In an effort to raise awareness and help protect our community, we are starting a new thread dedicated to reporting Facebook scams. In the digital age, social media platforms like Facebook have become an integral part of our daily lives. However, with convenience and connectivity come various threats, including numerous…
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Is there any way I could possibly report unsafe website/programs to Bitdefender?
Hello, Occasionally I find unsafe websites and programs. I'd like to report these to Bitdefender at my time, what can I use to do this? Is there a report website that Bitdefender has? Something, anything. Layad N, Thank you.
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Scam of the Month - Beware of scammers preying on wildfire victims
Wildfires have continued to wreak havoc across Los Angeles County, leaving devastation in their wake. But as fire victims in California rebuild their lives, opportunistic scammers are finding ways to exploit their misfortune. Authorities are sounding the alarm about fire recovery scams that are targeting vulnerable…
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scam/malware site?
Hi all, I hope it's okay to ask. I am very much hoping that someone more knowledgeable than me could reassure me about the following website: [*url removed by @Flexx*] It was flagged up as suspicious on one laptop by Bitdefender but not on another and I'm losing sleep about it! All and any reassurance much appreciated.
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Captcha scam?
In the link below there's a Captcha and it doesn't seem right to me. I've read about Captcha scams. Can someone from Bitdefender please investigate the one below and report back if it's a scam or not? Thank you! *URL removed by @Gjoksi RULE: Posting malware samples and /or URLs is not allowed in the community! Do not post…
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McAfee scam
For the past 3 days I've been getting requests from McAfee to activate subscription. Closed account with them 4 years ago. Had banking info with them then. They want me to open Antivirus and renew. Looks authentic but not sure. Getting window in lower right hand corner of screen. Can't get rid of this annoying window. Any…
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Insane Repeated Notifications on the forum exactly like a Scam
i do not know where to ask about the forum problems as i see no place for dis , i am receiving notifications right on the forum again and again about the viewed & answered posts by me repeatedly. how to fix ?
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Someone really was almost deceived because of the text messages sent by this fake base station....😮
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The Secret Santa Scam - Your Holiday Generosity Could Cost You
As the holiday season approaches, many look forward to gift exchanges and the spirit of giving. While Secret Santa traditions are meant to bring joy to friends, families, and workplaces, scammers have found ways to exploit this festive activity. A relatively old scam, often circulating on social media, is turning a beloved…
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Welcome to Our New Anti-Scam Campaign: Let’s Fight Fraud Together
Online scams pose a bigger threat than ever. In the past few years alone, these attacks have grown in both number and complexity, with official reports indicating billions of dollars are lost annually to cyber crooks. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) reported that victims in the United States lost nearly $10 billion to…
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This WhatsApp screen sharing scam cost one woman £20,000
In a disturbing example of how technology can be used against you, Felicity Campbell, a resident of Nottinghamshire, recently fell victim to an elaborate fraud involving WhatsApp’s screen-sharing feature. This one mistake cost her approximately £20,000. How the scam unfolded The incident began when Mrs. Campbell responded…
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Scammer in the name of BOSE
Hi, A scammer created a domain: bose-tech.com and email address: marketing.director@bose-tech.com. He sends online marketing proposals for agencies and after that he send an email with bose marketing materials with trojan. I think that 2 of the files are infected, but Bitdefender found trojan only in 1 file. The other file…
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Malware? Spyware? Hacked? Help please.
Hello! I am having a bit of a weird issue. I tend to leave my computer on and running witch I know isn't the best thing to do but It will sleep and lock. So I would walk away for a couple hours and even sometimes a day. I noticed a couple days ago multiple tabs were opened all at the same time by themselves showing my…
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‘Vishing’ attacks are using scam phone calls to trick users into giving out personal details
Malware known as FakeCall is causing significant disruption by manipulating incoming calls on smartphones, enabling ‘vishing’ scams aimed at tricking individuals into disclosing personal information. Vishing, or voice phishing, is a scam technique that uses phone calls to fraudulently obtain personal data. Scammers…
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Reporting a scan failure
I hope I am reporting this to the right place. Apparently Bitdefender for Android wasn't able to block this while Norton 365, Avast and Malwarebytes were able to. Just letting you guys know.
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Scammers on Truth Social con victim out of $500,000 with Cryptocurrency trading scam
A recent investigation by Gizmodo, launched through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, revealed a concerning trend: Truth Social users are increasingly falling victim to scams that have cost some victims staggering amounts. In particular, one Minnesota user lost over $500,000 in a cryptocurrency trading scam, and…
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USPS delivery notification pop-up (Scam?)
I just got this pop-up on my Windows laptop. It is not a text or email. Is this a new kind of scam? Thanks.
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Trustedresponse.co.in
Has anyone experienced the phishing popups from "Trustedresponse.co.in" and should have Bitdefender caught it?? If so, is there a setting I should have set in Bitdefender. Thanks Randy
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Missed called with rare Message that does not appear elsewhere
I received a strange message along with a missed call notification from an unknown number on my phone. Instead of the usual ‘missed call’ alert, it showed a random, incoherent sentence. Could this be a sign of a security breach or malware? What steps should I take to ensure my device is safe?
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Black Friday scams to watch out for in 2024: How fake shopping sites are out to steal your cash
The 2024 Black Friday is just around the corner, and millions of people are preparing to snag what they hope will be the best deals of the year. But lurking behind the excitement of discounts and shopping frenzies are scammers waiting to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. Fake online shopping sites have become a…
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Malware
Malware purporting to be McAfee has infected my laptop. I ran a full BD scan and it's still there. What to do?