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Split tunneling apps for macOS and iOS on VPN
I like that there's an option for split tunneling for websites on Apple devices, but I'm disappointed that there's no way to do it for applications like you can on Windows or Android. Some apps act goofy on a VPN and it's pretty tedious to go back into the app, turn off the VPN, do what I need to do on the app, and still…
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Release notes for 7.20.51.200061 and required reboot on MacOS
This morning, March 12th, our MacOS users received a notification from BitDefender asking them to reboot their machines, something that had never been noticed before. Looking at the version of BEST for MacOS, I noticed that it was version 7.20.51.200061, which is not yet documented in the release notes page. Is this reboot…
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New Update Version 5.2.2.4(b)
I have noticed that ever since the new update, every time I boot up my Mac Mini (3.2 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i7 running MacOs Sequoia 15.2), while the Bitdefender VPN app has access at Login in my System Settings, I still have to log into my Bitdefender account to be able to use it. Whay has this changed?
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MacOS - bitdefender needs to ask to install VPN configuration every time switching user accounts
I'm running MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and I'm trying to set up a new computer with multiple user accounts. I want Bitdefender VPN to auto connect across all the user accounts. It does work, but there is one glitch. Every time I log out of an account and into a new one, Bitdefender prompts me to add a VPN configuration instead of…
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BEST Deployment for macOS HELP!
I've been struggling for months to get this working, and it just refuses to cooperate. Windows deployment was a breeze—I managed that without any issues. However, macOS deployment is driving me crazy. The Bitdefender guide has been completely unhelpful and, to be honest, very confusing. I’ve followed the steps exactly as…
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Mac OS15 - Bitdefender Antivirus issue.
I'm using a Mac Mini running OS15 and Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac is asking me to allow full disk access to allow it to run. The screen it shows is different on OS15 and I have granted access, but it is still giving me the same request on this screen - see photo. Any ideas on how to resolve this please??
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Bitdefender Virus Scanner on macOS unexpectedly quits during custom scans
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Antivirus for Mac on a MacBook with 2 volumes
Hi, I've been struggling to use Bitdefender antivirus on my Macbook for both my volumes. I made a volume for work stuff and a volume for personal use. I can only install Bitdefender on one volume while they are both on the same macbook and harddrive. Apparently Bitdefender sees this as 2 different devices. It's a bit…
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What are requirements for network discovery for OS X?
Can't find any current documentation for OS X discovery, as well as other non-Windows devices. Anything out there?
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Can't find where to schedule a regular scan
I'm running BitDefender for Mac version 9.4.1.4 on my Mac running Sonoma 14.2.1. I followed the current instructions on this website to schedule a regular scan, but after choosing "Protection" from the left nav bar and the "Antivirus" tab, I don't see "Manage" anywhere. I want to set up a scan to run on my Mac every few…
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Parental Control works but doesn't... Screen time is not being totaled at all anymore?
This is a very recent install and at first, everything was fine other than the account to monitor does not work at all(kinda ridiculous in today's day and age). Now it will do everything including adding up the application time but shows nothing for screen time. I've completely deleted the app and all remnants and…
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macOS screentime report in Central shows zero
Hi, does anybody else have this issue? I've added my sons MacBook Pro in Parental Control, and configured a maximum daily allowance as well as a few schedules (bedtime, etc). I consistenly get zero time displayed in Central for this device, although I know it has been used. What can I check to make this work? Thanks!
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Emmanuel Katto Uganda | Have you ever worked on the latest update of macOS?
Hello fellows, My name is Emmanuel Katto and I am from Uganda. I have recently used the latest update of macOS and faced some lagging issues. Have you ever worked on the latest update of macOS? And if yes do you also faced this kind of issue which I am facing?
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Installing BD on Family Member Macbook - Installation/logon Loop
Sent an email invite from my Family BD Central dashboard, user has downloaded BD family multi-platform on their Macbook Pro. But I cannot move anywhere further as the BD account window keeps asking me to log in which should happene, then the window closes and nothing happens, I click on the icon again and again it asks me…
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External Hard Drive
I bought a new external portable hd for my Mac, but when I try to scan that device Bitdefender returns with 0 files scanned. I added about 200 files to test, but still says 0 scanned files. Any idea?
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Can BitDefender for Mac run as root so it can delete infected email files automatically?
Hello, I am using MacOS Monterey and Apple Mail along with BitDefender Antivirus for Mac version 9.2.0.12, and from time to time I get alerts that infected email files (.eml) have been discovered, but I always have to delete them one-by-one painstakingly manually. Why does BitDefender for Mac not just quarantine them or…
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Unable To Distribute/Install Endpoint Via Jamf Pro. Any Help?
Hello everyone, We've had Endpoint Security on our Macs for about five years now and everything has worked with distribution/installation via Jamf Pro until late last year after we've updated to the latest package. The Process looks as shown bellow with the error message. Does anyone know what could be wrong and/or what to…
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Bitdefender blocks Time Machine back up with MacOS Monterey
There was a similar discussion late last year and it looks like it's closed. The discussion ended with a post that this issue was fixed; only it has surfaced again. I maintain two time machine backups; one to a WD drive, connected via my home network, and the other to a Lacie portable drive, which is disconnected except to…
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How to update Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac to latest version
I contacted customer support this morning because even though I tried updating from Version 8.3.0.30 to the latest, 9.0.4.4, the update procedure (going into the Actions menu and selecting "Update threat information database") didn't help. The customer service agent asked me to uninstall and reinstall Bitdefender, but that…
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[macOS] Offline TrafficLight database
I tried Bitdefender for Mac today, and decided to try its TrafficLight extension that checks the safety of websites. As I always do, for privacy reasons, I used a proxy to intercept the traffic and see what data, if any, Bitdefender sends to work. Unfortunately, TrafficLight sends every URL to Bitdefender for checking,…
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Traffic lights on Safari (MAC) messes up the Google Ads
I'm not a great fan of advertisements but when searching for products the Google ad section in the results pane is quite helpful. But with Traffic Lights turned on it's a real mess. Inspecting the markup the <div> with the tick is 114px by 114px. Maybe use position absolute and overlay rather than push the other content…
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After updating some of my apps on MAC, I keep losing my Anti-Ransomware/Application Access setup
Hi, After some of my apps being updated on my MAC? I have to re add my Application Access into Anti-Ransomware of Bitdefender Antivirus for MAC. Not all apps have this issue. Word, Excel stays. Microsoft Teams and another app disappears from my whitelist every time, making attachment downloads from chats impossible, until…
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Bitdefender Vulnerability Scanner for MacOS
How awesome would it be to have a vulnerability scanner for MacOS?! Bitdefender AV for Mac is a great product, but this feature is something I miss on MacOS for added security. I don't know exactly what's possible here, especially because of the restrictions of MacOS. But at least the vulnerability aspects from iOS…
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Bitdefender Web Protection redirecting to Bitdefender Central 404
Bitdefender Web Protection is not properly showing a blocking page. It does block the page, if it is malicious or fraudulent, but redirects to a 404 Bitdefender Central page. Detection alerts work fine, because there is a blocking page, kind of. And the notification is being sent to Bitdefender Central. Just the right…
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Install on Monterey
I install BitDefender on Monterey but even if the launcher goes through the process, nothing happen after that. I can see the the Bitdefender Agent in the task bar but it asks for my email address and password and that's it, nothing more happen. Bitdefender also doesn't appear in the Full Disk Access or in the upper right…
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I have 2 Mac minis running Big Sur and central cannot tell them apart
I have 2 Mac minis running Big Sur and central cannot tell them apart. Instead of using the unique identifier of each Mac, Bitdefender appears to be using the MAC address of en6. En6 is always the same on each Mac mini en6: flags=8863<UP,BROADCAST,SMART,RUNNING,SIMPLEX,MULTICAST> mtu 1500 ether ac:de:48:00:11:22 inet6…
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Where do my 'Threat sucessfully deleted' files go for false positives?
In MacOS Catalina (10.15.7) running on Intel, I get 17 'Threat sucessfully deleted' files when compiling Wine 6.0. Where did these files go and how can I mark them as false positives?
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False positive with Webroot SecureAnywhere and OSX.Genieo.1.r
Hi there, Any experiencie with false positive with Webroot SecureAnywhere and OSX.Genieo.1.r threat?? It's a clear false positive or intentional move against BitDefender... I have just installed brand new MacOS Catalina with only BitDefender and Webroot SecureAnywhere and the false positive appears again.... so, there are…
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Add Account Privacy feature to other operating systems
Hello everybody, What ? Account Privacy -> verify whether your email account has been breached or not This feature is already available on Android Bitdefender application. Idea : Can we add this feature to our Windows* Bitdefender clients also. It will permit to users that only have Windows Bitdefender client to also have…
