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Bitdefender stories - Page 6

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Social media scammers to double holiday profit
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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Holiday season alert: Scammers set to double profits on social media with a surge in Christmas and charity scams. Stay vigilant online.
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Scammers exploit Paul Walker death to target Facebook users
Thu, 12th Dec 2013
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email security
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Scammers exploit Paul Walker's tragic death, luring Facebook users with fake car crash footage to steal personal and banking information.
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Top 10 PC complaints in 2013...
Fri, 29th Nov 2013
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personal computing devices
PC slowdowns, lengthy startups and sluggish browsers are just some of the most common technical peeves reported by computer users this year.
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LinkedIn scam using fake female recruiter to lure victims
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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Bitdefender warns of a LinkedIn scam using a fictitious female recruiter's profile to dupe users with enticing job offers.
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Bitdefender injects aggressive changes to Partner Program
Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
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Bitdefender has dramatically overhauled its partnership program as the company continues to expand within the global security industry.
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iPhone buzz - Fancy a slice of Apple?
Mon, 30th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Spammers are capitalizing on the iPhone 5S and 5C hype to launch a stock scam campaign convincing people to buy shares of Apple.
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Escrow scams set to rise
Thu, 9th May 2013
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banking
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ebike
Bitdefender claims the month of June will see cars, motorbikes and electronics shoppers at most risk of escrow fraud.
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Rihanna sex tape? And you're scammed
Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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email security
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cybersecurity
Empty promises of Rihanna sex tape hit Facebook users for six, but 'stalker' views account for biggest scams on social networking site.
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Scammers unleashing hell through holiday campaigns
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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Scammers target holidaymakers with spammed malware through flight and hotel deals, hitting a high of 6% of all spam. Stay vigilant!.
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Bitdefender antivirus named ‘Product of the Year’
Wed, 16th Jan 2013
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Bitdefender clinches 'Product of the Year' for its superior anti-virus performance, outshining competitors in rigorous testing, say specialists.
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Bitdefender launches Parental Control software
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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Bitdefender launches a new Parental Control software aimed at safeguarding children online from bullies, predators, and inappropriate content.
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Scanned in 60 seconds…
Wed, 5th Dec 2012
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Bitdefender launches a free 60-second virus scanner, providing a rapid, cloud-based layer of protection for PCs worldwide to combat malware.
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Bitdefender tailoring no.1 antivirus for Windows 8
Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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Bitdefender launches first tailor-made antivirus for Windows 8, promising top-notch protection against malware with dedicated features.
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Is Windows 8 prone to infection?
Mon, 12th Nov 2012
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Bitdefender finds Windows 8 prone to malware, with a 15% vulnerability rate even with Windows Defender activated.
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Teenage boys most monitored on Facebook
Thu, 11th Oct 2012
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facebook
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Latest findings show parents are more protective of boys than girls on social networking sites, especially during back-to-school seasons.
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BitDefender’s iOS privacy app protects data
Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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BitDefender's new Clueful app aims to shield iPhone users' data by spotlighting privacy-compromising apps, now available for free.
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Shoppers, parents and thieves: who should know about Bitdefender 2013
Tue, 26th Jun 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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Bitdefender 2013 launches with advanced Anti-Theft, Parental Control and Safepay features, enhancing security for users and challenging thieves.
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Bitdefender enters cloud storage market
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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storage
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Bitdefender shakes up cloud storage with launch of Safebox, offering 2GB free or up to 60GB with a focus on simplicity and competitive pricing.
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Facebook under fire
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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malware
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Facebook faces backlash as users encounter explicit content and a warning of a potential 'Fawkes Virus' attack looms from Anonymous.
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Scammers target children with online games
Thu, 22nd Sep 2011
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storage
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flash storage
Hackers exploit children's love for online games, with BitDefender warning of rising online threats targeting young, unsuspecting users.