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Top tips to secure your home wifi network from net nasties

Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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network security
Your home internet network is become more and more vulnerable. Here's what you can do to help protect it from hackers and other net nasties.
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Bitdefender creates decryption tool for Bart ransomware victims

Tue, 9th May 2017
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Help is at hand for victims of the Bart ransomware, after Bitdefender released a decryption tool that works for all variants.
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Bitdefender discovers new Mac malware on the scene

Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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Another notorious Mac malware has popped up on the scene. Xagent can rob users of passwords, iPhone backup data and take screenshots.
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Bitdefender tightens channel relations through enhanced partner scheme

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Bitdefender vows to double partner margins, revamping partner program to bolster channel synergy in hyper-competitive market.
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Bitdefender keeps ahead of the race with new cybersecurity tools

Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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Bitdefender 2017 will be launched for Windows, Mac & Android devices, with a number of new features including a cloud and machine learning algorithms.
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New backdoor malware targeting Mac devices

Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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apple
Apple users beware: New 'Backdoor.MAC.Eleanor' malware offers hackers full system control, posing as a benign file converter.
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Proof of concept cloud TLS hack: the silent hypervisor flaw

Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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Third parties could eavesdrop on cloud communications encrypted with TLS, which can be almost undetectable by most people.
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New Bitdefender vaccine for CryptoWall

Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender offers freeware to protect against CryptoWall & other ransomware; already extorted $1m+ in 5 months.
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Valentines beware: scams are targeting you

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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martech
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cybersecurity
Beware of Valentine's Day scams targeting lovebirds, warns antivirus provider Bitdefender. Fake offers and phishing attempts are on the rise.
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Gartner names Bitdefender an endpoint security 'visionary'

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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endpoint protection
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Bitdefender named Visionary in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection, validating the company's rapid advancement in enterprise sector.
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Bitdefender updates mobile security and antivirus offering

Tue, 27th Oct 2015
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endpoint protection
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Bitdefender boosts mobile defence with mugshot-snapping feature to outfox snoops and smart-trusted network recognition.
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Bitdefender launches latest Antivirus for Mac, says it 100% effective

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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Bitdefender launches new Antivirus for Mac, proven 100% effective in independent tests, aims to eliminate adware and malicious programmes.
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Bitdefender to release new product line in 2016

Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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cloud services
The new product line uses machine learning algorithms to enable the system to fight off new and unknown threats.
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Sophisticated malware resurfaces in Google Play apps

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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cybersecurity
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google
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The Android.Trojan.MKero.A malware was originally distributed via third-party marketplace and local social networks in Eastern Europe late 2014.
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Bitdefender planning local B2B and B2C assault

Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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BitDefender is eyeing up the business market and planning a major push into Australia's small, medium and large businesses over the coming year.
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Bitdefender uncovers global spam campaign

Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Bitdefender has discovered a global spam campaign spreading banking Trojan Dyre, using various approaches to maximise damage.
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Android ransomware, running riot in Australia

Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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cybersecurity
Explosive rise in Android ransomware hits Australia, with over 25% of May's malware being mobile-focused, warns Bitdefender.
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Ransomware masquerades as FBI, Android users in the crossfire

Tue, 26th May 2015
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Thousands of Android users have been targeted by a ransomware that demands users to pay $500 to restore access to their smartphone, says Bitdefender.
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Free enterprise security: Bargain or false economy?

Wed, 13th May 2015
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cybersecurity
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apt
A security expert is cautioning against entrusting enterprise security to free security products saying they are a false economy.
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Porn no longer scammers' favourite bait

Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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malware
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gaming
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email security
As Valentine scams surge, Bitdefender warns of a new trend: the decline of adult-themed lures, with scammers opting for varied deceitful tricks.