Mobile Security: Mobile Devices Are The Next Big Opportunity for Hackers
by Dan Lowe, from OEM Hub , on 29.10.2015
With malware losses costing upwards to $500 Billion dollars, rest assured that malware writers will want to set new records for 2015[i]. As the world becomes more interconnected, the speed to deliver future technologies has become an important factor to get ahead of the competition. Competitive pressures continue to force companies to deliver the next big thing, but they are creating security loop holes, vulnerabilities, and security lapses that facilitate malicious attacks. read more
Mobile Malvertising on the Rise
by Bitdefender Security Specialists , on 13.08.2014
As the tech market trends show, the use of mobile devices continues to grow, and so do the mobile security threats. And since mobile devices are always on and carried from home, to work, on the weekend outing, to the annual or monthly shopping spree and everywhere else, they’ve become a prime target for ‘malvertising’. read more
Caution Advised as Heartbleed Poses Serious Security Threat
by Bitdefender Security Specialists , on 10.04.2014
A potentially damaging flaw has been discovered with the OpenSSL libraries that will likely trigger reactions ranging from mild concern to serious discussions in the security industry. At this point, it is impossible to measure the extent of the damage – or indeed if any damage at all was caused – but Bitdefender advises its customers to exercise caution. read more
Bitdefender Photon™
by Bitdefender Security Specialists , on 08.04.2014
In the summer of 2013, we launched the New Bitdefender (2014) edition powered by Bitdefender Photon™ technology, thus offering the best performance and protection an antivirus can provide. read more
A flashlight is most valuable at night - The Romanian experience
by Bitdefender Security Specialists , on 05.03.2014
Asia could take a leaf from Romanian history, after the fall of communism there - the battle of crime and corruption versus democratic free enterprise. Now, there is a global battle between light and dark in IT - between cyber-criminals and secure business. This has recently taken a sinister turn, when governments have engaged in cyber warfare, using shady parties to generate viruses against political rivals. This is escalating the problem, where criminals are deemed ‘patriotic’ and creating sophisticated malware is practiced by both sides. It has raised the idea of offensive defense, i.e. attack the attackers. However, the Internet does not lend itself to such tactics, and passive defense remains the best way forward. read more
Seven Sneak Attacks Used Today…
by Dan Lowe , on 21.10.2013
Criminals keep on innovating to lure you into their trap. Watch out for their latest tricks! read more
Overcoming the Antivirus Emulation Defense
by Dan Lowe , on 17.10.2013
Cybercriminals are bright and have learned how to overcome some virus defenses. read more
Clueful no longer available on the App Store
by Catalin Cosoi , on 30.06.2012
As you may have noticed, as of today at 4:46 PM PST, Clueful is no longer available on the Apple App Store. read more
Romney Defeats Gingrich in US Spam Primaries 45% to 33%
by Bitdefender Security Specialists , on 09.02.2012
Romney wins Most Mentioned Politician status in spam read more
