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The importance of secure passwords can’t be emphasized enough
Cybercriminals typically rely on weak passwords to break into online accounts of unsuspecting victims, which often leads to severe consequences. But despite understanding the importance of strong passwords as a critical security best practice, for most users the ease of memorizing only a few passwords and reusing them…
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Home VPN vs. Business VPN: Understanding the Differences
VPNs are well-established privacy tools that lets users access online resources anonymously and avoid unfair limitations. Both home and business VPN solutions have dedicated server networks and use server/client combinations to facilitate connection. Like their home analogs, business VPNs tunnel and encrypt traffic to…
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Another great review for Bitdefender Mobile Security
Bitdefender Mobile Security remains the best overall choice for securing your Android devices:
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What Cyber Threats Do Mac Users Face in 2022?
It’s no lie that Apple customers have something of a protective veil versus Windows users. But a misconception lies at the center of this argument. It’s not that Macs are inherently more secure against cyber threats. Rather, it’s that bad actors concentrate more on targeting the much larger, more-fruitful Windows…
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Celebrating 30+ years of the World Wide Web; Easy tips for safely exploring the web
August 1 is World Wide Web Day, a time dedicated to celebrating the revolutionary technology created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 while working at the CERN in Geneva. As avid cybersecurity promoters and proud defenders against new and existing digital threats, we’re kicking off the celebratory event with easy tips on how to…
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How to Dodge the Wave of Crypto Scams
Crypto scams are steadily becoming the new standard for online fraud. An increasing number of cybercrooks target assets such as cryptocurrency, utility tokens, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and even entire crypto wallets. Read the full article below:
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Celebrating Six Years of Partnership Fighting Ransomware
Ransomware has become a serious global problem in recent years, disrupting business, destroying large volumes of important data and inflicting heavy financial costs. Home users and businesses alike have been forced to re-calibrate defenses, plan for the worst, and scramble for recovery mechanisms when disaster strikes.…
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Is Hydra.exe supposed to be running on my computer with VPN Premium??
Did a little system exploring today, and noticed that a program labeled as hydra.exe was eating up all the data it could from my laptop/VPN connection...did some searches and found that it COULD be a legitimate program that's needed for the VPN to function properly...or it could be a Virus and I should just burn my…
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Bitdefender not picking up trojan?
I'm getting a recurrent icon in my Macbook Air dock for "Undercover Registration" -- this is spoofing the old Undercover/Orbicule software I used to have installed but that went out of business years ago. Now this icon has come up -- looks identical to the old Undercover icon -- and it leads to a page to enter cc…
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Essential tips and tricks to protect against scams and fraud on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day 2022 is here. This two-day shopping event exclusively designed for Amazon Prime members offers shoppers a chance to save big on gadgets and tech for their home, office and more. The mid-year shopping event is available in many countries and attracts millions of consumers with Black Friday-style deals. The…
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Windows quick scan not starting with the startup
I have set the quick scan feature to work on the startup of the windows but it does not scans on startup is there any issue ?
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PCMAG names Bitdefender one of the Best Identity Theft Protection Software for 2022
Here's what PCMAG has to say about our new Identity Theft Protection service and the Ultimate Security suite: "Bitdefender Total Security is our Editors’ Choice winner for feature-rich security mega-suite; Bitdefender Ultimate Security adds comprehensive identity theft protection, as well as Bitdefender’s password manager…
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Marriott Hacked Again; Attackers Steal 20GB of Data
Hotel chain Marriott has suffered yet another embarrassing breach at the hands of organized hackers who say the lodging giant has very poor cyber defenses. Over the past few years, Marriot has suffered several major breaches, some resulting in hundreds of millions of stolen customer records, lawsuits, and millions in…
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WSC Communicator
I noticed "WSC Communicator" running a few weeks ago as part of BitDefender Antivirus Plus. See attached screenshot. Several back-and-forths with support has not resolved my very simple question to them, "Is WSC Communicator part of Bitdefender or not?" The fact they can't even answer such a simple question is disturbing,…
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Can you guess what this icon represents?
The crowd is roaring. They’re going mad with anticipation. Eyes are wide open. Hands are up. Football fans at the World Cup final? Nope. A group of community members trying to guess the right answer. So, the story goes like this. We have the above icon and we have no idea what it is. Let's join forces and perhaps we can…
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Bitdefender Consumer Threat Landscape Report reveals Top 5 Windows Threats
Of the many threats we’ve seen targeting Windows systems last year, five key categories have remained in place: Trojans, PUA’s, Exploits, Miners and Ransomware. The vast majority of threats detected on Windows platforms in 2021 were trojans, with a 50% share, including specific families like Trickbot, Emoted, Dridex,…
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How to fix install error from Windows Server 2008 Standard?
We are using the trial license to try BitDefender. We use the console to define some policies and generate a package to download. The following is our OS information (using VM): Windows Server 2008 R 2 Standard (Service Pack 1) Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-10500 CPU @ 3.10GHz 3.10GHz RAM: 4.00GB System type: 64-bit…
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Safari extension and the option to remember the Vault password have been deployed
The new Password Manager release brings the Safari extension and the long awaited and frequently requested "Remember me" feature:
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How to Use a VPN like an Expert
Having the right digital privacy and security tools at your disposal is a great way to stay protected. But what makes these tools even more effective is knowing how to use them to your advantage. Bitdefender cybersecurity experts share their best tips on how to use a VPN in a way that really makes a difference, so that…
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Exploring the Latest in Cybersecurity Technologies at the 2022 RSA Conference
Bitdefender recently joined more than 26,000 attendees, 600 speakers and 400 exhibitors at the 2022 RSA Conference in San Francisco, the world’s leading information security conference. As cyber-attacks continue to grow in frequency and sophistication, the annual RSA Conference plays an important role in bringing together…
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How to edit a CSV file to import data from unsupported apps into Bitdefender Password Manager
The below article will guide you stepwise to prepare a CSV file in a format compatible with Bitdefender Password Manager, so you can easily import your data from unsupported password management applications. If you currently keep your passwords in a text file or spreadsheet, this method will also work. Bitdefender can…
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Can you find the easter egg in Mobile Security for Android?
Rumour has it that an easter egg made its way into the Mobile Security for Android. Easter egg: a hidden surprise or extra feature that is included in something such as a computer game, a piece of software, or a film, for the person using or watching it to find. The only clue we have is him: Let's see who can find it!
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5 Tips to Protect Your Privacy While Traveling
Traveling is still atop most everyone’s list of favorite activities, whether for vacationing or work. The sheer thought of packing up and visiting another city or country is exhilarating for many, and it’s not hard to see why. However, despite the awesomeness, it involves a series of risks that are not immediately obvious…
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The Bitdefender Security Research Director will answer your questions!
Our Community was born with the purpose of bringing together Bitdefender users, enthusiasts and experts alike and to create an unique experience. The core values that stand by its foundation are inclusion, support, ideation, diversity and the voice of our members. When we said you could get in touch with our research team…
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What Makes a VPN Trustworthy?
In today’s climate, online privacy has taken on new levels of importance and is no longer seen as optional. Not long ago, the consensus was that you don’t really need privacy unless you have something to hide. Preserving your online anonymity can keep you safe against various threats, including hackers, intrusive ads,…
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New Password Manager queries
BitDefender has just "surprised" me with a migrate wallet to new password manager option. But there is little information on this. Question 1) I have more than one wallet. Will they still be separated if I migrate them ? Question 2) Can I migrate them at different times ? Question 3) I have one wallet which is synchronised…
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Your Identity is Being Traded on The Internet Every 2.5 Minutes
You're flooded by ads every time you visit a website: small banners, big rollovers, annoying pop-up ads, colorful ads, video ads, you name it. But to be effective, those ads must address your needs and wants. Let’s say you’re a 42-year-old man from Chicago with a passion for cars and extreme sports. You’re likely…
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Are you an ethical hacker? You can become our next bug hunter
Bug bounty programs are designed to identify and fix vulnerabilities. Ours has been around for 7 years and it encourages security researchers to identify and submit vulnerability reports regarding virtually everything that bears the Bitdefender brand, including but not limited to the website, products and services. Being…
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United against scammers! Spread the word, raise awareness and help fellow peers
Brand impersonation is a common form of phishing used by hackers in their attempts to gain financial benefits and personal data using the most deceptive techniques. As Bitdefender’s influence in the cyber-security industry grows, there are more scammers pretending to be Bitdefender tech support. The rule of thumb here is…
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Expert's computers showroom. What rigs have you built?
I've seen some impressive gear in your signatures and this thread came to mind. Building a PC from scratch can seem intimidating, but is one of the best ways to ensure that your system is capable of satisfying all of your personal preferences. Choosing between a pre-built PC vs custom PC can be challenging, as there are so…
