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Be careful what you wish for this Valentine's Day
Physical Security

Be careful what you wish for this Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day apps could lead to privacy invasions and identity theft, warns Bitdefender. Be wary of permissions before you download.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
Social media scammers to double holiday profit
Cybersecurity

Social media scammers to double holiday profit

Holiday season alert: Scammers set to double profits on social media with a surge in Christmas and charity scams. Stay vigilant online.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2013
Scammers exploit Paul Walker death to target Facebook users
Email Security

Scammers exploit Paul Walker death to target Facebook users

Scammers exploit Paul Walker's tragic death, luring Facebook users with fake car crash footage to steal personal and banking information.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2013
Top 10 PC complaints in 2013...
Malware

Top 10 PC complaints in 2013...

PC slowdowns, lengthy startups and sluggish browsers are just some of the most common technical peeves reported by computer users this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2013
LinkedIn scam using fake female recruiter to lure victims
Bitdefender

LinkedIn scam using fake female recruiter to lure victims

Bitdefender warns of a LinkedIn scam using a fictitious female recruiter's profile to dupe users with enticing job offers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
Bitdefender injects aggressive changes to Partner Program
Bitdefender

Bitdefender injects aggressive changes to Partner Program

Bitdefender has dramatically overhauled its partnership program as the company continues to expand within the global security industry.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
iPhone buzz - Fancy a slice of Apple?
Cybersecurity

iPhone buzz - Fancy a slice of Apple?

Spammers are capitalizing on the iPhone 5S and 5C hype to launch a stock scam campaign convincing people to buy shares of Apple.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2013
Escrow scams set to rise
Bitdefender

Escrow scams set to rise

Bitdefender claims the month of June will see cars, motorbikes and electronics shoppers at most risk of escrow fraud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2013
Rihanna sex tape? And you're scammed
Malware

Rihanna sex tape? And you're scammed

Empty promises of Rihanna sex tape hit Facebook users for six, but 'stalker' views account for biggest scams on social networking site.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2013
Scammers unleashing hell through holiday campaigns
Bitdefender

Scammers unleashing hell through holiday campaigns

Scammers target holidaymakers with spammed malware through flight and hotel deals, hitting a high of 6% of all spam. Stay vigilant!.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2013
Bitdefender antivirus named 'Product of the Year'
Bitdefender

Bitdefender antivirus named 'Product of the Year'

Bitdefender clinches 'Product of the Year' for its superior anti-virus performance, outshining competitors in rigorous testing, say specialists.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2013
Bitdefender launches Parental Control software
Bitdefender

Bitdefender launches Parental Control software

Bitdefender launches a new Parental Control software aimed at safeguarding children online from bullies, predators, and inappropriate content.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012
Scanned in 60 seconds…
Malware

Scanned in 60 seconds…

Bitdefender launches a free 60-second virus scanner, providing a rapid, cloud-based layer of protection for PCs worldwide to combat malware.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2012
Bitdefender tailoring no.1 antivirus for Windows 8
Microsoft Windows

Bitdefender tailoring no.1 antivirus for Windows 8

Bitdefender launches first tailor-made antivirus for Windows 8, promising top-notch protection against malware with dedicated features.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
Is Windows 8 prone to infection?
Malware

Is Windows 8 prone to infection?

Bitdefender finds Windows 8 prone to malware, with a 15% vulnerability rate even with Windows Defender activated.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2012
Teenage boys most monitored on Facebook
Bitdefender

Teenage boys most monitored on Facebook

Latest findings show parents are more protective of boys than girls on social networking sites, especially during back-to-school seasons.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2012
BitDefender's iOS privacy app protects data
Bitdefender

BitDefender's iOS privacy app protects data

BitDefender's new Clueful app aims to shield iPhone users' data by spotlighting privacy-compromising apps, now available for free.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2012
Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013
Apple

Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013

Bitdefender 2013 launches with advanced Anti-Theft, Parental Control and Safepay features, enhancing security for users and challenging thieves.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2012
Bitdefender enters cloud storage market
Storage

Bitdefender enters cloud storage market

Bitdefender shakes up cloud storage with launch of Safebox, offering 2GB free or up to 60GB with a focus on simplicity and competitive pricing.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2012