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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…
