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September 2010

BitDefender Finds IT Security Employees Likely to Disclose Sensitive Information on Social Networks

Study reveals that 81 percent of a large social network’s users would accept the friendship request of and confide in a test profile created for the study without taking many precautions


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August 2010

BitDefender Finds Exposed Social Media Credentials Often Provide Access to Email Accounts

Study reveals that 75 percent of social networking username and password samples collected online are identical to those used for email accounts


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July 2010

BitDefender Warns iPhone Jailbreaking: Legal, but Dangerous

After the announcement that iPhone jailbreaking is now legal in the US, a malware-spreading campaign targeting “iPhone unlocking” fans confirms that cybercriminals never lack imagination.


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July 2010

BitDefender Malware and Spam Report Finds E-Threats Exploiting Web 2.0 Platforms

PayPal, eBay, HSBC Top-Phished Institutions; China and Russia Hosting Majority of Malware - Predictions for Malware Activity Over The Second Half of the Year


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July 2010

BitDefender Announces MalwareCity.com Revamp

Keep computers safe and stay on top of the data security game with the latest news, tips and tools


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June 2010

BitDefender Announces Availability of Beta 2 for BitDefender Total Security

Users invited to download and experience new features and product improvements


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June 2010

BitDefender 2011 Beta Just Released. Test Now and Win!

BitDefender is excited to announce the public beta campaign for BitDefender Total Security 2011.


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May 2010

BitDefender Issues Emergency Update: Twitter®-Controlled Botnet Self Development Kit At Large

Coordinated DDOS attacks now within reach via mobile phone


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May 2010

Windows® 7 Compatibility Checker Turns Out To Be a Trojan

Deceptive email invites recipients to download and run an altered version of Windows® 7 Upgrade Advisor, concealing a Trojan.


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May 2010

Extremely aggressive worm chokes instant messaging

New variant of Palevo blasts unprotected systems via fake photo gallery links.


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