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Bitdefender blocking wscript.exe potentially malicious actions every 5 minutes on Windows 10
I'm getting these critical notifications every 5 minutes non-stop on Windows 10. Application wscript.exe has been detected as potentially malicious and was blocked. Application path: C:\Windows\System32\wscript.exe Command line parameters: wscript.exe C:\Users\nicom\AppData\Roaming\h.vbs…
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Bitdefender and Romania National Cyber Security Directorate Expand Collaboration to Aid Ukraine
BUCHAREST, Romania – Feb. 28, 2022 – Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced it has expanded its collaboration with Romania’s National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) to provide cybersecurity expertise, threat intelligence and technology at no charge to support the people of Ukraine and its allies.…
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Deactivate Windows Defender properly for Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools
Hi, there is a few content about the deactivation of the Windows Defender but is it right that it has to be completely deactivated. I've discovered that the "Antimalware Service Executable" was still running, so i deactivated the Defender by GPO. As you can see in the image, the app & browser protection + the device…
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Which Bitdefender product do I use?
I have had Bitdefender Internet Security installed on my laptop for a couple of years. I recently upgraded to a Netgear Nighthawk (RAX50) router and I am using the included Armour free trial app on my Apple iphone. Do both of these products provide the same protection or would I have to subscribe to both. This is a little…
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Why am I getting loads of "We haven't seen any suspicious activity from this website" warnings?
Bitdefender antivirus on Mac. Occasionally I get flurries of these from all sorts of websites including bitdefender.com and amazon.co.uk. The warning page is always the same and seems to indicate there is no problem - so why tell me?
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Support for Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition will continue until June 30, 2022
Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition has been withdrawn at the end of December 2021. It will keep its antivirus features, but will stop receiving updates including security fixes after the official End of Support date, June 30, 2022. For more information, please consult the article below:
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Cyber Horror Stories. Have you ever been hacked?
Ever since hacking became a way of life and a profitable business for the bad guys, cyber attacks have caused major disruptions, chaos, compromised data and gruesome financial losses. As we rely more and more on the internet in our daily lives, there is much at stake and security should be on our priority list, since we…
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Activation Code: What you need to know if you didn't receive it
For payment methods such as bank transfers or checks, you will receive an e-mail with your activation code after the payment is confirmed. Bank transfers are typically processed in 2-3 working days from the time the wire payment was sent. If paying by check, it could take up to 2 weeks to receive your payment. The most…
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Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection: Frequently Asked Questions
Check the article below for a selection of frequently asked questions and more insight on the added layer of protection, that is probing the deepest corners of the web to keep your digital footprint..yours!
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How to activate & use Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection
Your digital footprint is your entire online activity. Each login into your social accounts, each bank transaction, everything that you purchase online can be exposed to data breaches. You need to be aware at all times about the way your private and financial data is stored and handled - and take the necessary steps to…
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2022 Cybersecurity Predictions: What Can We Expect?
If 2022 is anything like 2021, cybersecurity personnel will be extremely busy this year. There is little doubt that the previous two years bear high-tide marks for ransomware. It is simple enough to find evidence of this. From high-profile breaches to major increases in attacks and attempted attacks, criminals are going…
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FBI: Watch Out for Spoofed Online Job Listings From Scammers
Fraudsters are using the fake job listings to trick victims into handing over sensitive personal information, which can be used for identity theft. The FBI is warning that scammers are posting fake job listings using the names of real companies to try to dupe applicants into handing over sensitive information. The scheme…
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Relics Corner. A place for vintage computing and old stuff
The computers have been with us as far as we can remember. They have significantly changed throughout the decades and we’ve managed to store a Walkman, a calculator, a camera, games, calendars and letters in a single device. The first computer was available to the public in the 60’s and until then, such devices were…
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Lost data - The Memorial
Have you ever lost any precious data that was never to be recovered? I remember losing hundreds of photos forever due to a system malfunction. I tried to resuscitate my laptop for ages, but it was long departed in the digital heavens. At the end of the day, choosing a cloud provider might be one of the best ways to store…
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OpenSubtitles Data Breach Affects 6.7 Million Users
OpenSubtitles, one of the world’s largest online repositories of subtitle files, has confirmed a cyberattack leading to the exposure of personal data of nearly 7 million subscribers. According to a notification posted by ‘OSS’, one of the site admins, a malicious actor notified them of the breach via Telegram in August…
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How to Check if Your Personal Info is Exposed
You may not see it, but it's there: your digital identity has a full event history that is hidden from view because you don't have a way to track it. Or do you? In this guide, Bitdefender cybersecurity experts teach you how to discover your digital footprint and how to successfully manage and monitor it. Head to the…
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Malware Posing as Ransomware Responsible for Ukraine Cyberattack
Microsoft has published a more in-depth analysis of the recent Ukraine cyberattack, showing that the destructive malware is more like ransomware and follows a known pattern. Following cyberattacks against Ukrainian government websites of the State Treasury, State Emergency Service, Cabinet of Ministers, Ministry of Foreign…
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Cybersecurity Myths you may have heard
We've all heard some cybersecurity myths at some point. For example, someone once argued that we cannot be attacked on Social Networks. If we are using a specific operating system, we cannot be infected. If we have strong passwords, we cannot be hacked. Or that security costs too much and attackers can't steal anything…
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Crypto.com admits security incident, assures clients ‘funds are safe’
Crypto.com, a cryptocurrency exchange app based in Singapore with over 10 million users, temporarily suspended withdrawal of funds Monday after a users reported suspicious activity in their accounts. The app, which is endorsed by Matt Damon and has sponsorship contracts with Formula 1, the Italian Seria A football league…
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Never "Kill" this feature!
A Happy and prosperous New Year to everyone! We think that a successful business has a lot to do with good communication. For us, the user’s opinion is paramount. The most valued feedback comes from you, the people that support and trust us. The Widget’s return stands proof of our commitment to actively listen to the…
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When is the last time you cleaned up your computer?
January is National Clean Up Your Computer Month! There’s no better way to celebrate than giving a makeover to this important tool that supports both your professional and personal life. Here are six tips from Bitdefender to get your computer off to a productive 2022: Back up your data Regularly backing up your data is an…
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Scam Alert: Tens of thousands of users targeted in pyramid scheme spam campaign
This week, Bitdefender Antispam researchers have been monitoring an ongoing spam campaign that leads recipients to pyramid scheme websites. The bogus correspondence is disguised as an employment opportunity, directing recipients to check a password-protected PDF attachment for more info. The email body contains a…
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Recent Windows Updates Lead to Failed L2TP VPN Connections
After applying the latest KB5009543 and KB5009566 cumulative updates, several Windows users discovered they could no longer establish L2TP VPN connections. As part of Patch Tuesday, Microsoft this week rolled out a series of Windows updates to address various bugs and security flaws. The list of updates…
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Accounts of Top FIFA 22 Gamers Hijacked in Hacking Wave
The FIFA game franchise, enjoyed by millions of gamers worldwide, isn’t just about breaking controllers and tantrums anymore. For some, it’s also about breaking into accounts. Over the last few weeks, several high-profile FIFA 22 players, streamers, and traders have vented on Twitter, saying their EA accounts were…
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Finalsite Ransomware Attack Freezes Thousands of School Websites
A major cyber attack on Finalsite, a leading school platform provider, disrupted thousands of schools worldwide over several days this week. Finalsite offers website, communications, enrollment and marketing platforms to more than 8,000 schools and universities in 115 countries around the world. On Jan. 4, an unexpected…
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Issues with VPN?
Hey Folks, I'm having issues with my VPN not connecting, it seems to be stuck on reconnecting which doesn't seem to finish the cycle. Internet is working fine, not sure what could be causing this, could someone else enlighten me, is anyone else having the same issues??
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Port Conflict
I am using Rockwell Software BOOTP/DHCP tool which require port 67 to open however it looks like port 67 is used by "bdservicehost.exe" so that doesn't allow me to open my software. I had to remove my antivirus to make it work one time however I can't afford to do that all the time. How do I change bdservicehost.exe port…
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Bitdefender Blocking Rainmeter Installation!
Greetings to all. I'm having a weird problem with my Windows 10 notebook. I would like to install Rainmeter and try some of its skins. But whenever I try to install it, BitDefender is blocking the installation. Is it not secure for my system? I'm a little confused. Can anyone explain why I am having this kind of problem?
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7 Cybersecurity Tips for Your Last-Minute Christmas Shopping
The holiday season is a busy time of the year, traditionally known for increased consumer spending across much of the globe. Big money also means profitable opportunities for the cybercrooks who lurk in every corner of the internet. Fraud and other malicious activity targeting consumers and businesses are rampant, and…
