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Bitdefender joins AWS programme to boost global presence

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Bitdefender has joined the AWS Independent Software Vendor Accelerate Program, enhancing its cybersecurity software solutions for AWS customers worldwide.
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Counter-Strike 2 gamers warned about rising scam threats

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Bitdefender Labs warns the Counter-Strike 2 community of scammers exploiting major esports events like IEM Katowice 2025 to defraud gamers through hijacked YouTube accounts.
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Alert issued over North Korean LinkedIn job offer scam

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Bitdefender has warned LinkedIn job seekers of a North Korea-linked cybercriminal group employing fraudulent job offers to deliver malware and steal credentials.
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Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
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Bitdefender releases decryptor tool for ShrinkLocker

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Bitdefender has launched a decryptor for ShrinkLocker ransomware, assisting victims in recovering their files and enhancing cybersecurity measures.
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Bitdefender unveils Scamio tool to tackle Discord scams

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Bitdefender has launched Scamio on Discord, a free tool designed to protect users from rising scams on the platform, which has over 200 million monthly users.
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Bitdefender unveils first comprehensive security for creators

Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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Bitdefender launches Security for Creators to guard YouTubers, digital professionals, and influencers against cyber threats like account takeovers, fraud, and malware.
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Cybersecurity flaws risk US solar power, now patched

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Bitdefender reveals vulnerabilities in Solarman and Deye platforms exposed 20% of global solar output to cyber threats, risking US-scale blackouts.
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Bitdefender warns of fake GTA VI beta ads spreading malware

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Bitdefender has uncovered a cyber campaign exploiting the hype around GTA VI, using fake Facebook ads to distribute malware disguised as a game beta installer.
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AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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Bitdefender reports a surge in AI and deepfake tech use by fraudsters on social media, promoting fake health supplements and miracle cures, targeting millions globally.
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Bitdefender & Netgear report reveals major IoT vulnerabilities

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Bitdefender and Netgear's new report reveals that 99.3% of IoT attacks exploit known vulnerabilities, highlighting the urgent need for timely updates and robust security measures.
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Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams

Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.
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Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Bitdefender partners with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat rising AI-driven scams, leveraging its tech expertise to protect global consumers from online fraud.
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AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Rise in advanced AI voice cloning scams impersonating celebrities like Oprah and Elon Musk on social media are duping victims in phoney giveaways, reveals security firm Bitdefender.
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Cato Networks launches groundbreaking threat detection platform

Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Cato Networks announces a pioneering expansion into threat detection and incident response, launching the world's first Secure Access Service Edge-based extended detection and response solution, Cato XDR.
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From data breaches to account compromise: how hackers use data leaks to hijack accounts

Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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data protection
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No matter how strong the password is, an attacker with access to the database could use the credentials right away.
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Rapid increase in YouTube stream-jacking attacks – report

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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youtube
The attacks involve re-directing followers popular channels to one run by cybercriminals or a cybercriminal taking full control of the real channel.
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Take the Password Pledge and secure the digital you

Thu, 25th May 2023
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The livelihood of our digital lives is fostered by good online hygiene, which begins with proper password management.
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Spammers phishing tourists with travel-themed lures - Bitdefender

Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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Spammers are phishing eager holidaymakers with travel, themed lures, according to new research from Bitdefender Antispam Lab.
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Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex

Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.