Bitdefender stories
Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers
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ransomware
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybersecurity is missing vital human insight; drawing in women and non‑STEM talent could close both the threat and perspective gaps.
Hijacked Google Ads push MacSync malware to Mac users
Last week
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storage
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phishing
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email security
Hijacked Google Ads accounts are serving bogus installers that trick Mac users into running MacSync stealer via fake Evernote guides.
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets
Last month
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phishing
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martech
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physical security
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta push fans to cloned sites mimicking Milano Cortina 2026 store to steal card and personal details.
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
Last month
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.
Bitdefender warns OpenClaw AI skills rife with malware
Last month
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Bitdefender says 17% of OpenClaw AI skills act maliciously, with crypto-focused tools spreading macOS infostealers into corporate networks.
Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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malware
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uc
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data protection
Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.
Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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endpoint protection
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encryption
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breach prevention
Fake torrents of Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another are spreading Agent Tesla malware that hijacks Windows PCs, experts warn.
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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malware
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data protection
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email security
Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.
OVHcloud expands enterprise offerings in AI and quantum
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
OVHcloud launches AI and quantum platforms, including digital twins and a quantum-as-a-service solution, to accelerate enterprise innovation across Europe.
Bitdefender unveils Security Data Lake to cut alert overload
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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siem
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network security
Bitdefender launches GravityZone Security Data Lake to unify security data, reducing alert overload and cutting costs for organisations facing growing cyber threats.
Curly COMrades abuse Hyper-V for covert malware operations in VMs
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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malware
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virtualisation
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firewalls
Curly COMrades exploit Microsoft Hyper-V to run hidden malware inside lightweight VMs, evading detection and maintaining stealthy control over targets.
Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.
Bitdefender & CYPFER unite to boost global cyber response
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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endpoint protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to integrate advanced cyber forensic and response services, enhancing global protection and recovery for businesses.
Bitdefender expands cybersecurity partnership with Ferrari F1 team
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender has extended its partnership with Ferrari F1, boosting cybersecurity support and brand visibility on Ferrari's racing cars this season.
Bitdefender unveils standalone PHASR security for global use
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender launches standalone GravityZone PHASR, a proactive endpoint security tool blocking ransomware and LOTL attacks globally without altering existing setups.
Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR endpoint security globally
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender has launched GravityZone PHASR globally, a standalone endpoint security system using behaviour-based defence to prevent ransomware and LOTL attacks.
WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe
Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
A WhatsApp scam called 'Vote for my child' is spreading across Europe, tricking users into sharing codes and demanding money, warns Bitdefender.
Fake trading platform ads on YouTube, Google spread malware scam
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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youtube
Fake ads on YouTube, Google spread malware posing as free trading platform access, targeting users and creators with credential-stealing scams, warns Bitdefender.
Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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endpoint protection
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crypto
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mdm
A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.
Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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data protection
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.