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Why security suites are ousting traditional antivirus programs
Bitdefender

Why security suites are ousting traditional antivirus programs

In recent years, user privacy and security have become paramount, while criminals attempt to coerce, steal and manipulate users for their data.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device
Bitdefender

Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device

Macs are no longer immune to malware; Bitdefender's new antivirus offers robust protection against a range of threats, ensuring your device and data stay safe.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats
Bitdefender

34 tech heavyweights stand strong: Protecting the globe from cyber threats

Not only with the companies protect customers, they've also vowed not to help governments who want to go on the cyber offensive.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
Data centres beware: New report predicts imminent attacks
Bitdefender

Data centres beware: New report predicts imminent attacks

Cryptomining is increasingly outdoing ransomware in popularity but cybercriminals are running out of CPU, painting data centres as prime targets.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Thwart phishers and their bait through a total security approach
Bitdefender

Thwart phishers and their bait through a total security approach

How many people click on links and enter their details into dodgy phishing websites? Maybe your CEO is a specific target.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
New malware spotted in Asia reminiscent of Iron Tiger APT
Bitdefender

New malware spotted in Asia reminiscent of Iron Tiger APT

Iron Tiger APT malware, previously targeting Asia and the US, has resurfaced in a new custom-built malware going after Asia once again.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Bitdefender and NETGEAR partner to bring IoT security to customers
Bitdefender

Bitdefender and NETGEAR partner to bring IoT security to customers

This joint offering will secure IoT devices at the WiFi router level, preventing attacks and protecting sensitive user data from cybercriminals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
2017's threat landscape report shows ransomware epidemic
Bitdefender

2017's threat landscape report shows ransomware epidemic

Cyberthreats have changed significantly in 2017 - Bitdefender's annual report shows one in six spam emails now contain some form of ransomware.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Bitdefender releases new EDR security solution to achieve 'holy grail' of protection
Bitdefender

Bitdefender releases new EDR security solution to achieve 'holy grail' of protection

XDR uses a combination of firewall and patch management abilities and it is able to block threats at pre-execution.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
KONNI Remote Access Trojan linked to attacks on North Korean affairs
Bitdefender

KONNI Remote Access Trojan linked to attacks on North Korean affairs

Cylance have linked the KONNI Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that is targeting North Korean affairs to the DarkHotel threat actors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Lights out for the Dark Web: Authorities take down AlphaBay and Hansa marketplaces
Bitdefender

Lights out for the Dark Web: Authorities take down AlphaBay and Hansa marketplaces

Online criminal marketplaces AlphaBay and Hansa have been taken offline, thanks to a major cooperation effort between Dutch and US authorities.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
Top tips to secure your home wifi network from net nasties
Bitdefender

Top tips to secure your home wifi network from net nasties

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Bitdefender takes hypervisor security direct to global data centers
Bitdefender

Bitdefender takes hypervisor security direct to global data centers

Bitdefender introduces hypervisor-enforced security for cloud and data centres globally, promising enhanced protection against root-level attacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Bitdefender creates decryption tool for Bart ransomware victims
Bitdefender

Bitdefender creates decryption tool for Bart ransomware victims

Help is at hand for victims of the Bart ransomware, after Bitdefender released a decryption tool that works for all variants.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Bitdefender BOX launches in Japan for smarter home device security
Bitdefender

Bitdefender BOX launches in Japan for smarter home device security

Bitdefender BOX is a solution that allows customers to protect their home networks from malware, hackers, ransomware, phishing & other online threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Bitdefender discovers new Mac malware on the scene
Bitdefender

Bitdefender discovers new Mac malware on the scene

Another notorious Mac malware has popped up on the scene. Xagent can rob users of passwords, iPhone backup data and take screenshots.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
Bitdefender tightens channel relations through enhanced partner scheme
Bitdefender

Bitdefender tightens channel relations through enhanced partner scheme

Bitdefender vows to double partner margins, revamping partner program to bolster channel synergy in hyper-competitive market.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Security is important for data center operators across the globe, says exec
Bitdefender

Security is important for data center operators across the globe, says exec

Bitdefender receives VMware ready status for its GravityZone solution, enabling agentless scanning for guest VMs.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
Bitdefender keeps ahead of the race with new cybersecurity tools
Bitdefender

Bitdefender keeps ahead of the race with new cybersecurity tools

Bitdefender 2017 will be launched for Windows, Mac & Android devices, with a number of new features including a cloud and machine learning algorithms.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016