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Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT
Endpoint Protection

Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap
Data Protection

Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap

Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Bitdefender boosts creator security as scams top USD $1 trillion
Ransomware

Bitdefender boosts creator security as scams top USD $1 trillion

Bitdefender expands its Security for Creators to cover Facebook, Instagram and YouTube amid USD $1 trillion losses from rising online scams targeting digital creators.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Bitdefender, Scale Computing partner to enhance edge security
Virtualisation

Bitdefender, Scale Computing partner to enhance edge security

Bitdefender and Scale Computing have partnered to offer a new cybersecurity solution enhancing edge and private cloud security with integrated threat protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Bitdefender named sole Visionary in 2025 Gartner EPP report
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender named sole Visionary in 2025 Gartner EPP report

Bitdefender is named the sole Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the third year running.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Bitdefender unveils EASM for proactive attack surface security
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender unveils EASM for proactive attack surface security

Bitdefender launches GravityZone EASM, a tool for MSPs and businesses to proactively manage internet-facing assets and reduce security risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Cybersecurity staff face silence over breaches amid AI threats
Network Infrastructure

Cybersecurity staff face silence over breaches amid AI threats

A Bitdefender report reveals 58% of UK cybersecurity staff face pressure to hide breaches amid rising AI-driven attacks and growing skills shortages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform
Data Protection

Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform

Bitdefender to acquire global email security firm Mesh, integrating its technology to boost protection against email threats in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Bitdefender unveils GravityZone tool for easier compliance
Data Protection

Bitdefender unveils GravityZone tool for easier compliance

Bitdefender launches GravityZone Compliance Manager to simplify regulatory compliance with real-time monitoring, automated reports, and streamlined audit readiness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Study finds 84% of severe cyber incidents use LOTL methods
Firewalls

Study finds 84% of severe cyber incidents use LOTL methods

Bitdefender research reveals 84% of severe cyberattacks exploit common system tools like netsh.exe, evading traditional defences with LOTL methods.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes

Bitdefender launches a new Platinum tier, simplifies deal registration, and expands NFR access to boost partner and MSP success worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware
Malware

Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware

Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Subscription & 'mystery box' scams surge with new tactics
Phishing

Subscription & 'mystery box' scams surge with new tactics

Bitdefender warns of over 200 sophisticated fraud sites using fake ads and subscriptions to scam consumers with deceptive 'mystery box' offers online.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Bitdefender Launches PHASR to Fight Stealthy Cyber Threats
Semiconductors

Bitdefender Launches PHASR to Fight Stealthy Cyber Threats

Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR to combat living-off-the-land cyber threats, using AI to tailor security based on individual user behaviour globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate
Multi-factor authentication

Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate

Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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CloudMile unveils LumiTure.ai to boost secure AI & FinOps
Data Protection

CloudMile unveils LumiTure.ai to boost secure AI & FinOps

CloudMile has launched LumiTure.ai, a multi-cloud FinOps platform aimed at enhancing secure AI adoption and financial operations across Southeast Asia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Singapore IT sector faces burnout, skills gap & talent drain
Cloud Security

Singapore IT sector faces burnout, skills gap & talent drain

Singapore's IT sector faces severe burnout and a widening skills gap, with 64% of cybersecurity professionals experiencing stress amid rising talent drain.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Bitdefender & Creators Guild unite to protect digital creators
Firewalls

Bitdefender & Creators Guild unite to protect digital creators

Bitdefender and the Creators Guild of America have joined forces to shield digital creators from rising cyber threats, including deepfake-driven attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025