How do I prevent Bitdefender from cleaning out the 'hosts' file?

I've newly installed Bitdefender (having previously used a competitor product). Ever since I find that my 'hosts' file is being cleaned out. Not deleted, the file is still there, but empty.

I have read that this can be prevented. There's a string of instructions starting with 'Click on the human icon...', but I think this is for an earlier version of BD, as I do not see the same screens, and there are no options concerning the 'hosts' file in 'Settings Advanced'.

I have now tried making the 'hosts' file read-only (as suggested), but this is an awkward solution as I now have to take extra steps if I need to edit it. Nor have I tested whether this actually works.

Is there a real solution to this problem, please?

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