Should Bitdefender for iOS have a separate Traffic Light extension?

Giryoku · 2024-10-27T17:05:44+00:00

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Do you also find that Bitdefender should have a separate iOS Traffic Light extension just like MacOS has? In my opinion the Bitdefender web protection feature isn't stable enough, because it may fall prey to disconnects. This leaves your search results unprotected when you don't notice it.

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Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/101966/should-bitdefender-for-ios-have-a-separate-traffic-light-extension

That depends on what exactly 'disconnects' means here. The traffic light feature, like Bitdefender web protection, requires an internet connection to function. It does not have its own database that can be stored on the device.

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Giryoku

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/comment/345565#Comment_345565

For example when switching between the cellular network (when leaving home) and when switching to wifi. It sometimes happens that it disconnects. Or for example when you use a vpn or something else that uses the Apple vpn api (network extension). The web protection feature will turn off. And when you don't remember to frequently check it or turn it back on after manually using a vpn (or "vpn") service on your Apple device, you will be unprotected.

And in this case (when technically possible on iOS) a separate Traffic Light extension, like on MacOS, will give you a more reassured, always-on experience. However it will just be for web browser (Safari) traffic and not for all of your apps. But in my opinion Safari (or any other browser), will most likely be more susceptible to phishing or malware, than all other apps. Because a web browser is where you browse and open (potentially malicious) links.

Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/comment/345567#Comment_345567

Well, this might be a good idea for both iOS and Android. I have moved your post to the 'Product Features and Ideation' category, where your feedback will be shared automatically with the Bitdefender developers.

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Giryoku

Thank you, appreciate it @Flexx !