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Special Offers and Product Reports
I recently purchased Bitdefender Total Security and I am still trying to get used to using it. I have noticed that the toggles for disabling Settings>General "Special Offers" & Settings>Advanced "Product Reports" don't work. I have unchecked both options and each time I reopen Bitdefender they are both checked again and…
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Fixing common VPN errors and connectivity issues
Here you’ll find quick-fix solutions to common Bitdefender VPN connection errors on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, or iPadOS. You will also find steps to take in the event the VPN is blocking an application, or if you can't access a website while VPN is active. Kindly note that some websites have implemented a system to…
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New Support articles for Password Manager!
Following your feedback, we have created a dedicated category for the newest member of the Bitdefender portfolio. Here you will find Password Manager related discussions, but also a selection of helpful articles from our knowledge base. Check them out and please feel free to share your thoughts, ask questions and we'd love…
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Wife's PC BDTS Firewall Notification Prompt Bug. Any Help?
Hi, My wife's PC is experiencing a bug with the firewall notifications. We use the firewall in active mode so it can notify us every time a program is trying to access the internet. On my PC everything works fine. On her PC, very often when she gets a notification from the firewall asking to ALLOW or BLOCK a connection…
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Is My Privacy Safe If Someone Shares With Me His/Her Subscription?
Can the account owner of BitDefender central who shares with me the subscription know any information about my computer or anything I do? thank you
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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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Safepay integration with 1Password, Dashlane, Bitwarden, KeepassXC etc.
I would like to suggest Safepay integration with standalone password managers. Bitdefender users should be able to use 1Password, Dashlane, Bitwarden, KeepassXC etc. when banking and shopping. Please let them add their password manager extensions to Safepay. There is a few reasons to do so: 1) The Wallet is a very poor…
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How to Identify a Fake VPN
VPNs are among the most efficient online anonymity tools. Their popularity has triggered a surge in the number of services available, making it harder for consumers to choose a reliable provider to stick with. Find out how to spot fake VPNs in the article below:
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6 tips to help you reduce your digital footprint and why it matters
Whenever you go online, you leave a digital trail of information you willingly and unwillingly share. This is your digital footprint. Read the full article below to find out why reducing your digital footprint is worth the effort:
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Back to School: 8 Cybersecurity Tips for Teachers, Parents and Kids
As kids of all ages get ready to head back to the classroom, digital miscreants are eager to take advantage of this busy time by targeting parents, students and teachers with ruses of all kinds. Let's take a look at some key cybersecurity tips for starting school this year:
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Privacy Settings & Bitdefender Password Manager
Where are the Bitdefender Privacy Settings to Protect against Bitdefender Password Manager being pushed by Bitdefender as a Notification? 😣
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Question regarding bitdefender privacy module
Dear All, What is the "display notification based on bitdefender user's choice" which can be found under Privacy>video and audio protection>settings.
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How to Use a VPN like an Expert
Having the right digital privacy and security tools at your disposal is a great way to stay protected. But what makes these tools even more effective is knowing how to use them to your advantage. Bitdefender cybersecurity experts share their best tips on how to use a VPN in a way that really makes a difference, so that…
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5 Tips to Protect Your Privacy While Traveling
Traveling is still atop most everyone’s list of favorite activities, whether for vacationing or work. The sheer thought of packing up and visiting another city or country is exhilarating for many, and it’s not hard to see why. However, despite the awesomeness, it involves a series of risks that are not immediately obvious…
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What Makes a VPN Trustworthy?
In today’s climate, online privacy has taken on new levels of importance and is no longer seen as optional. Not long ago, the consensus was that you don’t really need privacy unless you have something to hide. Preserving your online anonymity can keep you safe against various threats, including hackers, intrusive ads,…
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Why Hotspot Shield?
Why does Bitdefender use the services of Hotspot Shield and not from NordVPN for example? Wouldn't that be a better and more privacy friendly option?
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Apple Boss Fears Ransomware Could Make Its Way onto iPhones
Headlining this year’s IAPP Global Privacy Summit, Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed deep concern that lawmakers stand to make a big mistake if the practice of ‘sideloading’ apps is given the green light on iPhones. In a persuasive speech, Cook stressed that apps vetted for entry to the Apple App Store are held to a high…
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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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How Bitdefender Can Help Restore Your Privacy in the Digital Age
Research shows that Internet users are overly confident in their ability to protect their privacy and security online. Last year, Bitdefender asked consultancy firm iSense Solutions to gauge online behaviors regarding data protection, digital identity and device management. We found risky behavior among a majority of…
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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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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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Have you updated your Apple devices recently?
Apple is preparing new versions of iOS and macOS that include an important fix for a recently discovered flaw in WebKit, the web browser engine used by Safari and many other apps on the two operating systems. On January 14, researchers from FingerprintJS made a worrying disclosure: a bug in Safari 15’s implementation of…
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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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Is VPN Legal? Understanding VPN and the Law around the World
The surge in popularity of VPNs among privacy-conscious netizens stems from their ability to anonymize your connection, encrypt your traffic, and circumvent geo-restrictions set in place by various entities. It’s no surprise that their usefulness in protecting individual privacy often leaves them at the center of legal…
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VPN vs. Smart DNS: Which One’s Better at Protecting Your Privacy?
VPN and Smart DNS proxies are handy if you want to hide your digital identity from various online services. However, their functionality is wildly different, and one of them is considerably more effective than the other at safekeeping your privacy. It’s no secret that VPNs are one of the most efficient ways to anonymize…
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Installing Bitdefender Total Security on girlfriend's PC asks for login details
Hi, I am trying to install Bitdefender Total Security onto my girlfriend's device. I follow the instructions and generate the link for her to download but upon downloading and opening the app it is asking for login credentials. I do not want to give away my username and password. I thought that generating the link would be…
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No details in Account Privacy module in Bitdefender for Android
A few days Bitdefender for Android told me that a leak was found in relation to one of my email addresses. When I tap on the email address in question it leads me to a red highlighted entry (please see screenshot below) saying "breach compilation", breached 01/02/2021. However, tapping on this entry does not provide me…
