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What to do when Bitdefender does not detect malware



In order to promptly resolve this issue, we kindly ask that you send us the malware file(s) as described below:

NOTE: These files will be used for malware analysis only and will be treated accordingly.

1. Disable Bitdefender's real-time protection and/or any other security software that might be in use
2. Locate the file(s) on your drive
3. Add the malware file(s) to a zip file using file compression software of your choice (WinZip, WinRAR, etc.)
4. Password protect the zip file with the password "infected"
5. Complete the CUSTOMER CARE ONLINE FORM and provide us with the following:
- The zip file (upload via “Attach a file” field)
-  The words “FALSE NEGATIVE” typed in the message body
6. Click the SUBMIT button
7. Enable the Bitdefender real-time protection and/or any other security software you might use.

NOTE: False negative reports are corrected as soon as possible once we receive the samples.

If you suspect that your computer is infected but Bitdefender does not detect any threats, please read this article.

 





Applies to: Bitdefender Antivirus, Bitdefender Antivirus 2008, Bitdefender Antivirus 2009, Bitdefender Antivirus 2010, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, Bitdefender Antivirus Scanner for Unices, Bitdefender Client Professional Plus, Bitdefender Client Security, Bitdefender Client Standard, Bitdefender Enterprise Manager, Bitdefender Internet Security, Bitdefender Internet Security 2008, Bitdefender Internet Security 2009, Bitdefender Internet Security 2010, Bitdefender Security for Exchange, Bitdefender Security for File Servers, Bitdefender Security for ISA Servers, Bitdefender Security for Mail Servers (Linux), Bitdefender Security for Mail Servers (Windows), Bitdefender Security for Samba, Bitdefender Security for SharePoint, Bitdefender Total Security 2008, Bitdefender Total Security 2009, Bitdefender Total Security 2010

Operating Systems: Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora, FreeBSD, Mandrake, Red Hat, Slackware, SUSE, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows 2008, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows VISTA, Windows XP