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How does financial fraud work? A rare glimpse into a call-center that scams people
The cyber-crime landscape has rapidly evolved over the past two decades. Easy internet access, widespread smartphone use, advanced technologies, and human vulnerability have made it easier for cybercriminals to target victims globally. While initially centered on financial fraud and ransomware, cybercriminals are now…
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installation problems
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Windows Bitdefender Vpn Error Code 9 Cannot Be Solved ?
I tried all the Windows VPN solutions in these link: https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/11311/ Still, error code 9 appeared on my Windows PC.
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All of the sudden VPN Broken Tunnel Error causing disconnect and can't access certain sites
With an unusual effect --- I cannot access any of my personal websites I own and are hosted through hostgator when the VPN is NOT working. I can ONLY get to them when the VPN is connected and working. This JUST started happening right around doing a windows 11 update. I can get to my portal dashboard on hostgator, but…
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My free trial has ended but I can't click on the menu buttons is it normal?
I downloaded a crypto game on VM to see if it's legit. I got a warning from Bitdefender and installation failed. However I can't click on the menu buttons. I didn't notice this until I check bitdefender but just now. Is it normal because my trial ended? can't click on menu, notifications, and other stuff.
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Should I sign out after each session on Bitdefender Central?
Newbie here. Should I sign out after each session on the Bitdefender Central dashboard? Do you recommend a sign-in and sign-out each time I access it?
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my ip disconnects after a few second.i get error code 301
error code 301 when trying to connect on dashboard
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VPN Down ?
I have been using the Premium VPN for almost a year now. Today I find that is down ? Are other users dealing with this also ? Please Advise Thank You
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Renewal
By trying to renew his Bitdefender memberschip, my husband got the message that there was allready another virusprotection linked to the PC he wanted to protect. This Mcafee was probably pre-installed. Strangly ony the name of Mcafee has been mentioned in the list of Apps, but without mentioning any Megabites. So there…
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Bitdefender and White Screen of Death (WSOD) Detection Issue
Hello Support Team, I’m experiencing an issue with my system where I encounter the White Screen of Death (WSOD) intermittently. I’m using Bitdefender for my antivirus protection, but it doesn’t seem to detect or address this problem. Here’s what I’ve observed: The WSOD occurs randomly and disrupts my workflow. Bitdefender…
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Can I, do I need to, update the Bitdefender database?
I've switched over to Bitdefender this week in the unpleasantness regarding Kaspersky. Most anti-malware programs I've had in the past required, or at least allowed, me to update the malware database with a mouse click or two. Is that a feature of Bitdefender? Thanks. Jimmy
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Remove Anti Spam Toolbar in Thunderbird
Hi - this has been asked before but nobody has posted a working solution. I'm using Thunderbird 102.3.1. I have disabled the Bitdefender anti spam toolbar in settings, but the toolbar returns when I restart. Please help! It's a big, annoying toolbar and I don't need it. Thanks.
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Installing
Hi I have Bitdefender Total Security Family 15 devices installed. I now wish to switch to Bitdefender Total Security 5 devices. Do I need to uninstall Bitdefender Family from all my devices then install Total Security. Thanks
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Hello there, is it normal that always the ads and trackers count zero?
Before it was always counting.
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Why does it show
Hi there, I does my parental control show me that my kid's phone is not connected to it when it does? I'm puzzled. ?I scanned the QR code and it shows me Bitdefender on her phone however on Central Bitdefender I get a message PARENTALOFFLINE. Thanks for your advice.
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Scam victims
Hello, we rely a lot on data and numbers to create and research the best technologies for scam prevention, but in real life, one of the most valuable insights comes from real people and their experiences. So, if you have ever been scammed ( almost scammed) or you know someone who is a victim, please share your experiences…
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Deepfakes!
Hi @Razvan C, this is @Flexx The link provided below on the Bitdefender blog only offers basic information related to deepfakes. Bitdefender's Stance on Deepfakes While Bitdefender excels at detecting malware and phishing links, deepfakes present a unique challenge. Currently, Bitdefender's primary focus remains on malware…
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New Device Detected - Popup
Please add the option to scan CD/DVD/ Flash Drives without the annoying Popup New Device Detected. As it is now if you do not disable the scan feature entirely you have no choice but to see the popup. My normal Bitdefender scan of the whole computer runs in the background silently so there is no reason that users should…
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bitdefender vpn blocks internet browsers
Last few days bitdefender vpn blocks all sites on all internet browsers 2024 Split tunnelling will not give me access to the site I want - still blocked. Change Location not work. Only option is to disable BD VPN but then cannot use the Location I need. V27.1.2.1b Can't update BD VPN. Tried Chat - useless Emailed 2 days…
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Is There A Way To Set The Scam Alert That When It Detects A Dangerous Link To Block And Delete It?
Is there a way to set the Scam Alert that when it Detects a dangerous link it could either just Block and delete it automatically or ask if I wanted to save or delete the dangerous link? Instead of just the notification that tells me there a dangerous link!
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Bitdefender blocking Discord webcam
Possible issue with either Bitdefender webcam protection or it's a Discord issue, my video does not play while on a video call, it worked fine 1 hour ago, then I restarted my PC and now I no longer have a preview video when I'm on the call and I can't tell that it's working but the person that I'm on the call with says…
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App lock not working
This is a joke my app lock is not working again. I restart my phone and it works for 5 minutes or less. So much for secue security feeling
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Website blocked - unable to access from any computer using Bitdefender
Hello, Upon trying to visit the website, bidonbeef.com, I initially received an alert from Bitdefender that reads as follows. Even when disabling the AV protection I'm still unable to bring up the website. I have the Bitdefender Total Security suite - fully updated. Please assist. Thanks, Greg
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Do i need to permanently disable Windows Defender in Win 11 ?
I'm sorry, but as a complete newbie to Windows 11 I am totally confused ! My question is: I have downloaded and installed BD today, but do i now need to permanently disable Windows Defender in Win 11 ?
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Bitdefender not appearing under root\securitycenter2, should it?
Should Bitdefender be appearing when you run the following in the PowerShell? Get-CimInstance -ClassName AntivirusProduct -NameSPace root\securitycenter2 It doesn't on my PC but everywhere else it seems to be running ok. I don't think it's an issue but just wanted to check.
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Bitdefender scan found this? How worried should i be?
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The only complaint I have on Bitdefender.
BITDEFENDER is one of the few programs I've been using for years while paying for it. However, one of the most unsatisfactory features is the firewall. So, I personally installed an additional comodo firewall to set up and use more detailed firewall functions. I hope Bitdefender will also have specific firewall setting…
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Unknown device
I have an Netgear Armor installation. I see now in the device list of Bitdefender that there is an unknown device in my lis. This unknown device is protected by Bitdefender and there has been performed scans on this device. The device logs in when I am asleep. What could be the problem?
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2 Bitdefender Redline Services? Legitimate?
What is the purpose for the Bitdefender RedLine Service versus Bitdefender Agent RedLine Service? Should these apps be running during Startup? Why? Thank you.
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How to handle the automatic scan of PCloud Drive
Hi there, Each time at startup my PCloud Cloud Storage Software mounts the Cloud under the Disk P:/ which gets automatically scanned from bitdefender. As this can take about an hour to complete and slows down my ressources by a lot I wanted to ask how do you guys handle this efficiently? I currently need to abort the scan…