Bitdefender stories

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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data breach
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bitdefender
No matter how strong the password is, an attacker with access to the database could use the credentials right away.

Rapid increase in YouTube stream-jacking attacks – report
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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youtube
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bitdefender
The attacks involve re-directing followers popular channels to one run by cybercriminals or a cybercriminal taking full control of the real channel.

Take the Password Pledge and secure the digital you
Thu, 25th May 2023
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
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online safety
The livelihood of our digital lives is fostered by good online hygiene, which begins with proper password management.

Australia bumped out of top 10 countries targeted by ransomware
Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
Ransomware continues to be a threat that touches almost the entire world, according to a new report from Bitdefender.

Spammers phishing tourists with travel-themed lures - Bitdefender
Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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phishing
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cybersecurity
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scams
Spammers are phishing eager holidaymakers with travel, themed lures, according to new research from Bitdefender Antispam Lab.

Bitdefender releases free decryption tool for MegaCortex
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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ransomware
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cybersecurity insurance
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iot security
The free tool helps victims encrypted by MegaCortex ransomware restore their files and recover following a successful attack.

Bitdefender urges caution when dealing with holiday spam
Tue, 20th Dec 2022
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
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spam
Bitdefender Labs is warning people to be aware during the festive season due to a significant increase in spam scams.

Australia amongst top targeted countries for ransomware
Thu, 1st Dec 2022
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
Australia became one of the most targeted countries for ransomware attacks for the first time, according to a new report.

The festive season sees online scams soar, finds Bitdefender
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
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security software
Bitdefender looked at global spam volumes from October 26 to November 9, uncovering spam campaigns and phishing scams.

Bitdefender launches chat protection solution to put a halt to scams
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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endpoint protection
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cybersecurity
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scams
Bitdefender launches real-time chat protection for mobile messaging apps, including WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, to combat cyber threats.

Bitdefender, Sharp partner up for printer security
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
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sharp
The partnership enables the integration of Bitdefender antimalware technology into Sharp's new range of Future Workplace A3 multifunction printers.

A deep dive into a Corporate Espionage operation
Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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cloud services
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microsoft
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managed services
Rise in hybrid cyberattacks targeting small companies sparks concern over vulnerability exploits, as corporate espionage becomes widespread.

Snake Keylogger credential stealer slithers back on the radar of ANZ businesses
Tue, 13th Sep 2022
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malware
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bitdefender
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spam
Snake Keylogger has re-emerged on the threat landscape with a brand new malspam campaign targeting IT decision-makers.

Exclusive: Bitdefender on ensuring cyber safety in today's threat landscape
Tue, 30th Aug 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
Bitdefender, the Romanian cybersecurity provider, aims to be a trusted expert as cybercrime grows and offers tailored security solutions.

Bitdefender report identifies top trojans targeting Android
Tue, 30th Aug 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender reveals top Android trojans and warns of Google Play Store apps bypassing security checks in latest research.

Bitdefender finds malicious campaign active on Google Play
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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malicious app downloads
New research from Bitdefender reveals a Google Play campaign bypassing security checks to deliver potentially malicious content and ads.

Bitdefender supports Amazon GuardDuty for advanced threat detection
Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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malware
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cloud services
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hyperscale
Bitdefender antimalware technology provides AWS customers with advanced threat detection to identify malware, zero-day attacks, and malicious activity.

Bitdefender identifies 192 active ransomware families worldwide
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender says the most prevalent of the 192 active ransomware families was WannaCry, which accounted for 42% of detections.

Bitdefender unveils MSP continuous threat monitoring service
Wed, 13th Jul 2022
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managed services
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender has launched MDR Foundations, a managed security service for MSPs that provides continuous threat monitoring and response.

Ingram Micro Cloud adds Bitdefender solutions to marketplace
Fri, 13th May 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ingram Micro Cloud has announced the expanded availability of Bitdefender solutions on the Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace.

Bitdefender reveals new botnet which 'puts others to shame'
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
New 'dark_nexus' IoT botnet outstrips predecessors in complexity, says Bitdefender.

Bitdefender advances endpoint security solution for SecOps teams
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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endpoint protection
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breach prevention
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edr
Bitdefender enhances its GravityZone endpoint security solution with security-risk analytics and hardening capabilities.

Quantum computing in the telecom sector and more cybersecurity trends
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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malware
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microsoft
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firewall
According to a new report, quantum computing will be a destabiliser for the telecom sector, making PKI obsolete in the near future.

Bitdefender adds MSPs to partner programme
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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managed services
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cybersecurity
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partner programmes
The Bitdefender MSP Program offers incentives, opportunities for increased profitability, and accelerated return on investment.