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The Ultimate Bitdefender mega-suite is here!
Bitdefender launches the most comprehensive plan, integrating award-winning security for your devices, identity protection and online privacy. The Ultimate Protection and Privacy for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android with Premium VPN, Password Manager and Identity Protection included. Your digital safety is our top priority,…
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Aussie Broadband "MyAussie" has app anomaly alert on Android 13
Recently the Aussie Broadband "MyAussie" app altered on my Bitdefender Mobile Security App for Malicious Behaviour via the Anomaly App Detection tool Is there anyway to see check the report? Store: Google play store App Name: MyAussie Version: 1.5.0
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My Devices Are Putting Out Signals That I Do Not Control. Any Help?
I recently installed bitlocker antivirus plus and VPN on 5 of my home devices, I have had 3 years of suspicious activity including finding an app that identified that my ex was somehow still able to admin control my modem after I had reinstalled windows and reset all other phones ect, so only possibility was hidden…
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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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AmuseMEMEnt Arcade
I believe that humor and laughter should always be part of our daily lives. As E.E. Cummings used to say: "The most wasted of all days is one without laughter". No matter where you are, you deserve a good laugh. My proposal for you from this day onwards is to have our own happy place within this Community and share the…
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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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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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How to set up IAM Roles Anywhere with your own CA (using openssl) and CDK
I struggled setting up IAM Roles anywhere with a CA generated with OpenSSL and also deploy it with CDK (or Cloudformation) Question: How to do it?
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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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Cyber Essentials Certification Questions
Hi there, I am looking at obtaining the Cyber essentials certification. And I just want to know if there is documentation on what Bitdefender could do to help me achieve this, currently I am using Bit Defender Gravity Zone and have Bit Defender Endpoint Security. Is this a FWaaS or an SASE, where we could control what…
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Using Selenium on CyberArk
Currently I'm using CyberArk to gain access to a web browser dashboard (IBM Sterling) which shows the files that has been received from ftp, it will validate the file and display in the dashboard if the file is received and validate successfully or fail to validate based on file name prefix. My test currently is to use…
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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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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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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:
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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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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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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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Top 10 Myths and Misconceptions about Ransomware
2021 was “the year of ransomware”. But so were 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 – and so far 2022 is not very different. Ransomware is no longer a problem discussed only in the cybersecurity and tech communities – it is now a regular topic in mainstream media headlines and executive board meetings. Head to the link below to…
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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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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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Vulnerabilities Identified in Wyze Cam IoT Device
At Bitdefender, we care deeply about security, so we’ve been working with media partners and IoT devices manufacturers to identify vulnerabilities in the world’s best-selling connected devices. As a leading vendor of cybersecurity protection across endpoint and IoT devices, we have been assessing the security of smart-home…
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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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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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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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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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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…