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Can I Apply A Local Computer Policy To Client By Bitdefender GravityZone?
I want to apply policy to client, such as: set 10 mins to lock screen. Can Bitdefender GravityZone do that? I do not have AD so can not use GPO. All clients connect direct to Bitdefender GravityZone via internet.
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Split Tunneling: Can you please remove the limit restriction of apps allowed to bypass VPN?
The current limit of apps allowed to bypass VPN is 50. I need more than 50 otherwise these apps won't work. I have to swap apps everytime and it's a nuisance. So please remove the limited restrictions. It is our freedom of choice of how many apps we want that can bypass VPN, not yours.
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Why does Bitdefender Scan a Significantly Different Number of Files on Similar Computers?
I just ran my periodic preventative/proactive deep scans on my computers. Two of them are similarly configured. Yet there was an 800,000 file difference in the number of files scanned. Oh gosh, I just realized a "scanned item" can't be the same as a file--one computer has 410,000 files (according to windirstat) -- and…
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RanHassan Ransomware Decryptor Now Available
A new decryptor for the RanHassan ransomware is now available for download. First isolated in May 2022, this family of ransomware seems to primarily target victims in India and Arab-speaking countries.
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DO’s and DONT’s for safe online shopping this Black Friday
The biggest sales event of the year means big bucks for retail as millions of deal hunters dig into their wallets to snag the best deals, both in-store and online. Click on the article below to find out what are the best practices when shopping online and in-store: Do you have any safety tips for our community members? Let…
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How to install Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac on macOS Ventura
This video helps you download, install & set up Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac if you are using macOS Ventura version 13.0 and later. It also gives you a tour of all must-know features:
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People Really Want Smart Cars to Include Cybersecurity Labels, Survey Finds
The sharp proliferation of IoT devices in the past few years shows that people saw their added value, even when those devices were made for niche markets and use cases. We now see more and more devices arrive with default Internet connectivity, making them part of the IoT ecosystem, even when their core functionality…
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BD Total Security Detects Regular Programs And Windows Updates As Malware
I am really surprised by these results. How can the antivirus scan some normal programs that do not contain anything and confirm that they are from the original site, not crack? Is there an explanation for these results because I am really surprised
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What Is "Silent update"?
I am sure this is a silly question, but can someone please explain me what are "silent updates"? Would they be automatic updates? If not, can I make sure BitDefender updates automatically every time there are new threat definitions, and also automatically runs full scans regularly? Thank you very much.
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Back to Basics on Cyber Awareness Month: How to tell if you're falling victim to a phishing attack
Holiday phishing season is almost here. So let’s make the most of this Cyber Awareness Month and explore one of the most basic forms of social engineering in the online world – a form that costs millions of internet users their data and money:
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Bitdefender Free "bdservicehost" Using 400 - 500 MB Of RAM
Hi, so I just got BD free and after checking task manager, I just wanted to make sure that bdservicehost using about 400-500 MB of RAM was normal. Thanks.
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EU to Enforce Stricter Cybersecurity Regulations for IoT Devices and Software
The European Commission is proposing the EU Cyber Resilience Act, a set of regulations that would redefine the rules surrounding cybersecurity and lead to more secure hardware and software products for end users. Read the full article below:
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Revolut Hacked! Phishers Gain Internal Access and Compromise 50,000+ Accounts
Fin-tech giant Revolut has suffered a serious breach, with unknown hackers compromising more than 50,000 customer accounts. Read the full article below:
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Bitdefender releases free decryptor for LockerGoga ransomware
According to the Zurich Public Prosecutor’s Office, which also participated in the development of the decryptor along with Europol, the operators of LockerGoga were involved in ransomware attacks against more than 1,800 individuals and institutions in 71 countries, causing more than $100 million in damage.
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Bitdefender won Best Antivirus Software Overall in the latest comparative test
According to a comparative test conducted by How-To Geek, Bitdefender emerges as the #1 cybersecurity solution with some of the best malware detection and removal rates available, and also throws in a huge amount of extra security tools and features. Check the article below for the full review:
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AISA named Bitdefender a finalist for Cybersecurity Researcher of the Year award
Bitdefender was named a “Finalist” in the category Cybersecurity Researcher of the Year by Australian Information Security Association (AISA) for work helping dismantle #revil and providing a universal #decryptor for thousands of victims. A big congrats to Labs and all those involved!
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Ask our Principal Software Developer anything
At Bitdefender, we take great pride in the advanced security solutions we provide, and even greater pride in the success our customers achieve when they use our products. Behind performance and success, there are always committed and resilient Bitdefenders that make things happen. The developers use their advanced…
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Asustor NAS owners hit by DeadBolt ransomware attack
Owners of Asustor NAS drives have woken up to discover that data they believed was safe and sound on their network storage devices has instead been encrypted by ransomware, and that cybercriminals are demanding a ransom. Affected Asustor users have been posting on Asustor's support forum about how they discovered their NAS…
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The first edition of STS Bootcamp event supported by Bitdefender
The Special Telecommunications Service organized one of the most modern summer schools of IT&C in Romania. 18 students from universities with technical profile in Romania and abroad visited the Operational Response Centre for Security Incidents (CORIS-STS) and Network Operations Centre (NOC-STS). Participants in the first…
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6 ways fraudsters can steal your credit card data
Payment card fraud is raking up tens of billions of dollars in losses each year, making it a particularly enticing enterprise for cybercriminals and other scammers who prey on unwary individuals. Read the full article below to find out what are the most common ways of credit card theft and how to prevent it:
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How to activate the Bitdefender subscription
How to activate the Bitdefender subscription (full guide here) Bitdefender Central is your one-stop security center. Here, you can activate your Bitdefender subscription using the activation code purchased or received as a present and install Bitdefender on your devices.
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6 tips to help you reduce your digital footprint and why it matters
Whenever you go online, you leave a digital trail of information you willingly and unwillingly share. This is your digital footprint. Read the full article below to find out why reducing your digital footprint is worth the effort:
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Why Your iPhone Is in Greater Danger Now Than Ever
In the battle for mobile supremacy, Android trumps iOS by a considerable margin – 71% versus 28%. But even 28% represents hundreds of millions of devices worldwide. So even a small subset of that – say, users running an obsolete version of iOS – is still a large contingent. Read the full article on our blog:
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Back to School: 8 Cybersecurity Tips for Teachers, Parents and Kids
As kids of all ages get ready to head back to the classroom, digital miscreants are eager to take advantage of this busy time by targeting parents, students and teachers with ruses of all kinds. Let's take a look at some key cybersecurity tips for starting school this year:
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August Spam Debrief: Bitdefender Labs Warns of Fraud Campaigns Exploiting the Russia-Ukraine War
As Ukrainian forces continue their attempts to liberate Russian-seized territories, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the chaos and uncertainty to trick unsuspecting individuals out of money. Read the full debrief below:
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Repeated FAILURES Attempting Bitdefender on my HP Laptop Running Windows 11...
Downloading & launching the Bitdefender installation executable is easy. The installation then fades into the ether... First, I changed browsers, thinking that my Mozilla Firefox Browser might not be supported, so I installed Microsoft Edge & witnessed the same failure during installation. Presently, it's my suspicion that…
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Bitdefender’s anti-malware research team discovers 35 malicious Android apps
These apps hide their presence on the device by renaming themselves and changing their icon, then start serving aggressive ads. If you have any of these apps installed on your Android devices, you should delete them immediately. Check out these apps in the article below:
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The story behind the new Bitdefender Support Center
The first half of 2022 was a busy period for our teams, with new products and services emerging one after another in the continuous journey of development, reaching new heights in cybersecurity, innovation, user experience and data protection. In just six months, Password Manager, Antivirus Free for Windows, Identity Theft…
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What Is Scareware and How Do You Beat It?
Almost every internet user has had at least one run-in with scareware, one of the most lucrative forms of malware. A telltale sign of scareware is a sudden frightening prompt claiming a virus has been detected. Knowing this and other signs can prevent you from getting scammed. Read the full article below:
