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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…
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YouTuber Demonstrates Fake Charging Cable That Can Hack Your Computer
Whether you use Android or an iPhone, you’ve probably collected a fair tangle of charging cables by now: USB-C, micro-USB, mini-USB, lightning, you name it. Moreover, a lot of other devices use the same cables to charge: Bluetooth headphones, speakers, keyboards, mice, photo cameras and more. Chances are you have a…
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Bitdefender launches Identity Theft Protection. A game changer
Identity theft has been around for hundreds of years - probably much longer than historical records show - and the expansion of technology has aggravated this issue. The Internet, data breaches and your ever-growing digital footprint enable cyber-criminals and scammers to carry out digital identity fraud at scale. What Is…
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What is the Difference between Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft?
It’s easy to confuse credit card fraud with identity theft, but they’re not the same thing. Let’s take a quick look at how they’re different. Credit Card Fraud vs. Identity Theft Credit card fraud is a potential consequence of identity theft. Here, a thief steals your credit card information and then makes purchases in a…
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How to Activate & Set Up Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection
In the below article, you will learn how to complete the initial activation process and set up Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection to ensure that your personal information is being securely monitored 24/7. Take a moment to review each of the topics. Before we can begin protecting your identity, you’ll need to fully and…
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Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection: Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve put together a list of the questions and answers that are most frequently asked about Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection. Here you can learn more about your Bitdefender account, alerts, security, what to do if you are a victim of identity theft, and other topics important to our customers. Check the below article…
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How to avoid SMS phishing with Bitdefender’s Scam Alert module
Scams, frauds and malware campaigns spread organically through the Android user community. Sometimes, unwitting victims propagate these harmful links, truly believing they're doing a service to their contacts. We've covered an old scam that cyber criminals constantly revamp here. In this article, we’re going to cover all…
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What are DDoS Attacks and Why are They so Popular During Cyberwars?
Imagine 100 individuals rushing to squeeze through a gate that can only fit two people, or 1000 cars trying to take the exact same highway exit, at the same moment. Inevitably, the bottleneck will lead to a traffic jam, and then to a complete halt due to congestion. The same principle can be used to explain how a…
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How to Spot a Phishing Attack on Your Phone
Mobile phishing is becoming increasingly popular among cybercriminals as people gullibly interact with the booby traps while refusing to install a security solution on their phone. According to Bitdefender’s 2021 online behaviors report, 61% of internet users experienced at least one cyber threat over the course of the…
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Got a text saying ’your boss‘ left you a voice message? Delete it immediately, it’s a scam.
Lately, people from around the world have reported strange, misspelled text messages saying they have a new voice message from someone close like their spouse, family members, or even their boss. “Who on Earth still uses voice messages in this day and age?” would be a normal reaction. However, many recipients still click…
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Deep Dive into the Elephant Framework – A New Cyber Threat in Ukraine
At the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, we released a security advisory with recommendations based on different risk tiers. Since then, our Threat Intelligence (TI) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams have been actively monitoring the situation and identifying active threats. Not surprisingly, the highest…
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Bitdefender and the Polytechnica University of Bucharest inaugurated a state-of-the-art computer lab
Bitdefender and the Polytechnica University of Bucharest inaugurated a state-of-the-art computer laboratory. Global cybersecurity solutions company Bitdefender has invested more than €50,000 in upgrading a computer lab for students at the Faculty of Automation and Computers at the Politehnica University of Bucharest (UPB).…
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Expert Community gamification features explained
You may have noticed by now that you can achieve different ranks within the community, depending on the amount of points that you've accumulated. This rank will be displayed on your profile next to your username whenever you post. Gamification works as a points based program and there is a set of interconnected elements…
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Outsmarting Connected Devices – A brief history of Bitdefender IoT research
Bitdefender is deeply committed to its mission of protecting the digital world and delivering expert-grade solutions to consumers and companies. That is why, in 2015, we were one of the first information security companies to acknowledge the growing need for safer smart-home equipment. Making IoT devices safer - a…
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BD suspicious connection blocked on website I dont access
I get some notifications about connections being blocked, something like: firefox.exe attempted to establish a connection relying on an expired certificate to piwik.ovpn.se. We blocked the connection to keep your data safe since websites must renew their certificates with a certification authority to stay current, and…
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[Ended] Yes, we are launching a contest! Enter for your chance to win
We’re launching the first contest of 2022 exclusively for the members of our Community! Do you think Bitdefender is photogenic? If you think the product is good looking, take a picture of your device with Bitdefender installed, next to a landmark or a place that has special value to you. You can take a snapshot in your…
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Scam Alert: FIFA World Cup Lottery Scams are Back in Business
This month, Bitdefender Labs has spotted a wave of email-based scams exploiting the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Championship to be held in Qatar in November this year. The subject lines are as follows: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ QATAR 2022 FIFA LOTTERY WINNER WINNER: Email Owner Scammers posing as the FIFA World…
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Malware Spam Campaign Found Spreading New META Information Stealer
Independent security researcher and ISC handler Brad Duncan noticed a malware spam campaign spreading META malware, a novel info-stealer quickly gaining popularity among cybercriminals. The META malware strain has been used in attacks to steal cryptocurrency assets and passwords stored in web browsers such as Firefox,…
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Novel Attack Disrupts Car Charging Remotely, Research Finds
Security researchers working in academia demonstrated a novel wireless attack against the Combined Charging System (CCS) used in most electric cars today to allow third parties to disrupt the charging process remotely. It might be time to add intelligent cars to the same category as smart homes. As cars include…
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Six tips to help protect your privacy and wallet against phony Instagram giveaways
It’s hard to resist a freebie, let alone one of the latest smartphones. According to recent reports, scammers are back to their old ruses, targeting Instagram users with fake iPhone 13 giveaways. The fraudsters set up phony Instagram accounts and bait users with tagged messages that say they’ve won the latest Apple…
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The creator of Bitdefender BOX will answer your questions!
The Expert Community is the ultimate place where you can meet the people who develop powerful, innovative technologies that have won multiple awards from the most trusted independent testing labs in the industry. The Q&A series continues with our next special guest that will answer your questions. Bitdefender's IoT…
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Say hello to the new Antivirus Free for Windows!
Even though Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition has been withdrawn at the end of December 2021, the concept of providing a free solution and encourage people to protect themselves against the cyber threats out there never ceased to exist. The previous version of Bitdefender Antivirus Free was running on old system…
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Few noticed things about BD - Standard User, Surpress Notifications?
Hello! I Installed BD Total Security to my PC. I noticed that I couldn't modify all settings, because I'm using Standard Account at my Win 10. This was more disturbing. I can't hide it at all, no matter how much I wish or say magic words? Imo there should be option to hide that, because I don't need BD telling me 247 that…
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6 things fake news and cyber scams have in common, and how you can fend them off
In the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a deepfake video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky allegedly surrendering made the rounds on social media and caught the attention of newsrooms everywhere. It was a crude attempt made and the production quality was poor. Still, some people bought it, just like…
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BD Total Security ignores exceptions and does unscheduled scans
Greetings, i am going crazy here. These freaking scans start exactly an hour after boot here and last around 10-20 Minutes. I'm only aware of them, bc my big data graves are WD Black HDDs ( 6 + 2 TB) and kinda loud when bdservicehost.exe starts with the scans. The SSDs are affected speedwise too. The scans go over the same…
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Phone cloned
I’m not too sure how I am but somewhere through some sort of data connection my iPhone has been cloned possibly with a stolen old MacBook do I have a not sure I’m not a tech wizard. But I have recently proven through putting the software on my phone that I can’t install web protection because the kind phone is taking my…
