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Konica Minolta named Leader in IDC print security study
Firewalls

Konica Minolta named Leader in IDC print security study

Konica Minolta has been named a Leader in IDC's Worldwide Print Security assessment, praised for its layered, security-by-design approach.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Australian homes face 29 daily cyberattacks amid smart device boom
Firewalls

Australian homes face 29 daily cyberattacks amid smart device boom

Australian homes now face nearly 29 cyberattacks daily, up from 10 last year, as connected devices per household surge to 22, new research reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to strengthen global cyber recovery
Firewalls

Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to strengthen global cyber recovery

Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to enhance cyber recovery, integrating forensic and incident response into its cybersecurity services worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats
Data Protection

Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats

Bitdefender launches They Wear Our Faces campaign to fight AI-driven scams like deepfakes, warning consumers worldwide to stay alert and protect personal data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025

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Bitdefender warns OpenClaw AI skills rife with malware
Malware

Bitdefender warns OpenClaw AI skills rife with malware

Bitdefender says 17% of OpenClaw AI skills act maliciously, with crypto-focused tools spreading macOS infostealers into corporate networks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams
Malware

Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams

Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan
Endpoint Protection

Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan

Fake torrents of Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another are spreading Agent Tesla malware that hijacks Windows PCs, experts warn.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Malware

Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally

Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
OVHcloud expands enterprise offerings in AI and quantum
Software-as-a-Service

OVHcloud expands enterprise offerings in AI and quantum

OVHcloud launches AI and quantum platforms, including digital twins and a quantum-as-a-service solution, to accelerate enterprise innovation across Europe.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Bitdefender unveils Security Data Lake to cut alert overload
Firewalls

Bitdefender unveils Security Data Lake to cut alert overload

Bitdefender launches GravityZone Security Data Lake to unify security data, reducing alert overload and cutting costs for organisations facing growing cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Curly COMrades abuse Hyper-V for covert malware operations in VMs
Malware

Curly COMrades abuse Hyper-V for covert malware operations in VMs

Curly COMrades exploit Microsoft Hyper-V to run hidden malware inside lightweight VMs, evading detection and maintaining stealthy control over targets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious
Malware

Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious

Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to boost global cyber response
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to boost global cyber response

Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to integrate advanced cyber forensic and response services, enhancing global protection and recovery for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Bitdefender expands cybersecurity partnership with Ferrari F1 team
Data Protection

Bitdefender expands cybersecurity partnership with Ferrari F1 team

Bitdefender has extended its partnership with Ferrari F1, boosting cybersecurity support and brand visibility on Ferrari's racing cars this season.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Bitdefender unveils standalone PHASR security for global use
Ransomware

Bitdefender unveils standalone PHASR security for global use

Bitdefender launches standalone GravityZone PHASR, a proactive endpoint security tool blocking ransomware and LOTL attacks globally without altering existing setups.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR endpoint security globally
Ransomware

Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR endpoint security globally

Bitdefender has launched GravityZone PHASR globally, a standalone endpoint security system using behaviour-based defence to prevent ransomware and LOTL attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

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WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe
Data Protection

WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe

A WhatsApp scam called 'Vote for my child' is spreading across Europe, tricking users into sharing codes and demanding money, warns Bitdefender.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025