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UK
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Bitdefender provides IT security products globally with installations in both the home and business environments. Continuous product development has ensured that the company has stayed ahead of the changing internet threat environment with the introduction of such technologies as combined anti-virus and firewall software and behaviour related blocking technology. Bitdefender’s multi-level security products are available across a number of software platforms.
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BitDefender has provided advice aimed at Barclays Bank customers to avoid falling victim to phishing attempts which seek to gain confidential password information for access to bank accounts |
16 March 2010 |
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Users of Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7 can take advantage of an update issued by BitDefender to protect against a flaw in the browser which still remains unpatched by Microsoft |
15 March 2010 |
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BitDefender is warning job seekers to be wary of a new wave of e-mails themed on employment and containing the Win32.Worm.Mabezat.J worm within a .RAR or .ZIP file which deploys a its malware payload when opened |
04 March 2010 |
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BitDefender’s Top 5 e-threat report shows reduced significance of the Clicker.CM Trojan and increased threat levels from the Autorun Trojan which is spread with the connection of removable media such as USB flash drives or external hard disks |
03 March 2010 |
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BitDefender is warning internet users about the exploitation of Saint Valentine’s Day to infect users with Trojans and other malware |
12 February 2010 |
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BitDefender is giving advice in the run-up to Valentine’s Day concerning the risk of becoming a victim of fraud as well as other on-line dangers |
09 February 2010 |
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The Fire Service Protecting the Remote Highlands and Islands region of Scotland have chosen BitDefender for the protection of its information systems and networks |
04 February 2010 |
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BitDefender’s e-threat report for January demonstrates dominance of JavaScript and Autorun files as being the predominant sources of computer infections |
03 February 2010 |
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Users suspected of having been infected by the Zimuse virus can download a simple Zimuse Virus Removal Tool free of charge from the Zimuse web site created by BitDefender |
28 January 2010 |
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Protection from Hacking and Malware were the main priorities for The Third Space in London when selecting BiTDefender for the Protection of its IT Network |
27 January 2010 |
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Which? Computing chooses BitDefender from 10 security suites tested and names it the best product for beginners reflecting the simple and effective approach of the product which doesn’t require high levels of technical expertise to operate |
26 January 2010 |
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BitDefender discovers zero-day exploits on Internet Explorer and Adobe Reader with the IE vulnerability already having been exploited in large scale cyber-attacks |
19 January 2010 |
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Major exploits identified by BitDefender for December are headed by javascript code which exploits a vulnerability in the Adobe PDF reader |
11 January 2010 |
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Increase in Web 2.0 popularity provides new conduit for malware writers to focus on with new media becoming the channel of choice for malicious software distribution |
30 December 2009 |
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BitDefender is warning of the increased identity theft risk this season and offers advice on avoiding compromising data in the workplace |
17 December 2009 |
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With the Conficker worm having posed a significant threat since 2008 and that threat set to grow during 2010, BitDefender charts the progress of this malicious code and offers advice on how to avoid it |
09 December 2009 |
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High detection and low false positives bring AV Comparative certification for BitDefender’s Antivirus 2010 suite |
08 December 2009 |
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BitDefender’s top ten threat list shows what the main threats are and where they are found with the biggest threat being an exploit of the Microsoft Windows Autorun feature |
02 December 2009 |
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In the run-up to Christmas, BitDefender is offering sound advice for on-line shoppers to help them shop more safely |
27 November 2009 |
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BitDefender takes a look into 2010 and recommends focus on e-mail protection and locking down security in cloud applications |
13 November 2009 |
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High spam detection and low levels of false positives secures major award in comparative review for Linux Enterprise Server protection |
12 November 2009 |
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Top threats for October sees Clicker Trojan at the top of the pile again with other Trojans sharing domination of the top ten malware threats |
05 November 2009 |
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BitDefender is providing computing confidence to the management of Blackburn Rovers Community Trust with a reduction in risk of hacking and malware infection across the Trust’s 5 servers and client network |
04 November 2009 |
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The 2010 range of internet security products from BitDefender with optimised scanning and active virus control compatible with Windows 7 |
02 November 2009 |
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Surrey based Corporate Distributor enrolled by BitDefender to bring strategic growth in the UK and Ireland Market |
21 October 2009 |
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Security for File Servers from BitDefender achieves 100 percent detection rate of WildList viruses in test by Virus Bulletin |
15 October 2009 |
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Antivirus 2010 from BitDefender has been recognised by AV-Comparatives and awarded its top level of certification |
06 October 2009 |
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The top list of IT threats from BitDefender shows no change in the recent Trojan domination trend |
05 October 2009 |
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BitDefender is offering advice on internet control for parents in light of the latest threats emerging from social networking sites |
29 September 2009 |
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Security for Mail Servers from Sepaton award Virus Bulletin Gold Award for high capture rate and low false positives |
11 September 2009 |
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Trojans and Worms continued to dominate the IT threat landscape according to the top ten list of e-threats from BitDefender |
03 September 2009 |
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BitDefender explains the different types of malicious spam used on Twitter and provides tips on how to avoid it |
27 August 2009 |
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BitDefender releases new features in Total Security 2010 including active virus controlled and optimised scanning based on system performance |
18 August 2009 |
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Image on Food has changed its anti-virus protection software to Client Security from BitDefender |
07 August 2009 |
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Malware and spam is adapting to online behavioural trends according to BitDefender’s report on the 1st half of 2009 |
06 August 2009 |
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Autorun bug enters top ten for July with Trojans dominating the top three places |
31 July 2009 |
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BitDefender is offering it’s HTTP Proxy for Linux in a beta version to the testing community |
21 July 2009 |
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Top ten internet threats released by BitDefender for June and includes a new entry as Skintrim enters at number seven |
03 July 2009 |
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BitDefender is warning UK online banking users to be wary of spate of phishing e-mails designed to gain password and user ID information from Lloyds TSB customers |
26 June 2009 |
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Spoof websites posing a significant threat with online payment service users re-directed to fraudulent web sites |
09 June 2009 |
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Six of the top ten IT threat positions in BitDefender’s monthly report for May occupied by Trojans |
04 June 2009 |
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Anti-virus and spyware tool from BitDefender now offers on-demand access through web browser, is available free and works with other PC installed security software |
03 June 2009 |
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BitDefender is offering free versions of its security software for virus and phishing protection of internet users as well as encryption for chat messages |
22 May 2009 |
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Writers of malicious software are now capitalising on the reduced level of protection usually installed in smaller businesses to target this sector of the commercial community |
20 May 2009 |
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Behavioural scanning technology features in BitDefender’s Total Security 2010 which is now available for beta testing |
15 May 2009 |
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Virus Bulletin side-by-side test of Mail Server protection appliances puts BitDefender in VB Spam Gold position |
14 May 2009 |
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BitDefender names the top ten malware items for April and notes that Trojans are the dominating factor in the list |
07 May 2009 |
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Total Security 2009 from BitDefender awarded VB100 certification after successful completion of Windows XP test |
16 April 2009 |
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Downadup Conficker worm variant identified by BidDefender who adds disinfect tool to its uncompromised web page |
10 April 2009 |
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BitDefender expands its free offer of Conficker removal software to encompass business networks which can be used without having to clean up individual workstations |
31 March 2009 |
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Users of computers infected by the latest version of the Downadup worm can obtain a free clean-up tool from BitDefender to restore their equipment |
13 March 2009 |
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BitDefender’s list of top threats for February dominated by the drive-by variant of malware activated during website visits |
04 March 2009 |
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BitDefender is offering Beta test version of QuickScan for running online verification of processes for malware |
20 February 2009 |
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With the traditional increase in computer virus infections expected on Valentine’s day, BitDefender offers some advice on how not to become a victim |
12 February 2009 |
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The web continued to be the major source of malware threats in January with browser activated Trojan topping the list |
11 February 2009 |
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Free on-demand anti-virus scanner for Linux and FreeBSD available for personal users from BitDefender |
10 February 2009 |
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E-Threat Landscape Report from BitDefender identifies 2008 main threat as Trojans and predicts move during 2009 towards stealth and automation |
06 February 2009 |
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BitDefender warns users to regularly patch and update their operating system and protection software to prevent infection by worm which exploits features of Vista |
16 January 2009 |
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Virtual community created by crimeware experts to assist software security specialists in fighting malware threats |
24 December 2008 |
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Certification recognises ability to provide effective anti-virus protection whilst having a minimum impact on system performance |
11 December 2008 |
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Password stealing software tricks users by posing as Firefox Plugin making victims unaware of password theft |
04 December 2008 |
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BitDefender invites users to Beta test Antivirus Engines for Unices with improved graphical interface |
18 November 2008 |
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West Coast Labs awards certification to BitDefender AV for passing independent testing |
11 November 2008 |
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BitDefender research uncovers extent of spam exploiting the global financial crisis |
31 October 2008 |
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Increased knowledge and confidence in matters of IT security dominate in latest BitDefender Survey into computer security issues |
29 October 2008 |
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Log-in details collected from typo-squat site that mimics Facebook after luring victims there with link from Instant Message |
20 October 2008 |
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BitDefender supports Unix users with launch of blog covering antivirus scanner for Unices |
10 October 2008 |
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BitDefender advises against opt-outs, confirmations and other mechanisms that validate e-mail addresses to spammers |
07 October 2008 |
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Comprehensive security protection software from BitDefender gains improvements in performance and new features in 2009 version |
24 September 2008 |
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Fake codec downloader occupies three positions in BitDefender’s top ten threats for August |
09 September 2008 |
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Spam uses well known trade market to feign authenticity to con readers into downloading malware onto their computers
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28 August 2008 |
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After gaining popularity amongst the US gaming community, GameSafe is now launched in the UK to provide virus protection for PC gamers |
13 August 2008 |
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Britney Spears and Obama e-mails contain links to malicious web sites where browsers are likely to fall victim to malware infections warns BitDefender |
29 July 2008 |
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Headlines concerning high profile actress exploit her popularity to lure readers into unwittingly downloading Trojan malware |
17 July 2008 |
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Spam claiming the start of hostilities in the Middle East feeds on fear of further conflict and installs malicious code on the user’s computer |
10 July 2008 |
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Spam trends in 2008 showed significant change away from pump and dump scams and image based scam towards standard text based e-mails |
01 July 2008 |
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Expansion in support offering to both business and domestic users of BitDefender products drives additional UK appointment |
24 June 2008 |
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Trojan downloaders predominate in BitDefender’s list of top 10 malicious software threats for May |
05 June 2008 |
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BitDefender scores highly in detection tests run against the latest rootkits for both Windows XP and Vista |
27 May 2008 |
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Print vulnerability in latest Internet Explorer versions detected and closed out by BitDefender |
22 May 2008 |
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Repackaged malware emerges as the threat being chosen by cyber criminals in an attempt to avoid detection, according to BitDefender report for April |
12 May 2008 |
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Total Security 2009 from BitDefender is now available for Beta testing and has a range of productivity enhancements including online backup facilities |
08 May 2008 |
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Video files on .edu and .mil domains contain prompt for Media Player download that contains Trojan. |
01 May 2008 |
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Distribution agreement with Focus Multimedia brings BitDefender technology within range of the domestic consumer. |
24 April 2008 |
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The old Nigerian 419 scam inviting e-mail recipients to take part in money-laundering activities has now migrated onto the LinkedIn social networking site. |
18 April 2008 |
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SOS Online Backup and BitDefender combine resources to provide protection against data loss with online backup and recovery. |
10 April 2008 |
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Business Security Suite from BitDefender provides both internet protection and pro-active e-mail protection for corporations. |
01 April 2008 |
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BitDefender highlights the combination factors evident in February’s highest IT security threats. |
29 February 2008 |
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100% detection of wild list viruses using Windows server protection software from BitDefender leads to certification of product by Virus Bulletin. |
22 February 2008 |
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BitDefender enhances scanner to include ability to trap spyware in order to improve product functionality of free on-line security software. |
12 February 2008 |
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2008 will be a year in which mobile devices are targeted according to BitDefender with WAP pushing and SMS spam on the increase. |
21 December 2007 |
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BitDefender’s round up of 2007 sees BotNets and Trojan downloaders as the most prevalent threats of the year and predict an increase in political spam during 2008. |
18 December 2007 |
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BitDefender has discovered a Google advert hijacking Trojan that directs advert clicks to sites containing malicious code. |
18 December 2007 |
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Anitvirus 2008 from BitDefender succeeds in detecting all known viruses on the Virus Bulletin Wild List to receive VB certification. |
13 December 2007 |
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BitDefender confirms botnets as the largest distributor of IT security threats of 2007 with the Storm Worm malware outnumbering other by approximately 10%. |
11 December 2007 |
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BitDefender receives capital to enable it to go global with its suite of anti virus and data security products. |
06 December 2007 |
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BitDefender analysis of IT threats in November sees increase in low-profile malware with NSAnti packer downloaders at the top of the chart. |
30 November 2007 |
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ABE IT Manager gains laptop after registering for beta testing of BitDefender’s Security for Exchange. |
28 November 2007 |
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Security for Mail Servers and Samba now qualified for use with Linux platforms from Red Hat and Novell. |
12 November 2007 |
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Trojan downloaders which hide themselves from anti-virus engines occupy the top spots in October’s top threat report from BitDefender. |
01 November 2007 |
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Generic Trojans make a comeback with obfuscation techniques which slip past many anti-virus programmes emphasising the need for users to take extra care. |
31 October 2007 |
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Bitdefender discovers spam designed to influence the outcome of the US Presidential elections with indicators showing this isn’t part of official campaigning material |
29 October 2007 |
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New marketing concept developed with Tribeka allows BitDefender purchasers to configure their software requirements at the point of sale. |
16 October 2007 |
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Total Security from BitDefender undergoes series of trials to come out with high rating for features, value and ease of use. |
01 October 2007 |
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Storm worm tops the chart as the most prolific computer malware threat for August comprising almost a quarter of all known threats |
06 September 2007 |
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Advanced detection engine leads to high BitDefender score in malware detection tests |
29 August 2007 |
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Proactive anti-malware software packaged to meet the needs of individual users or corporate SMB clients. |
23 August 2007 |
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Bitdefender publishes findings of 2007 spam research with pump and dump scams coming first followed by a variety of image spam. |
14 August 2007 |
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Yahoo succeeds in blocking spammers from using its accounts but Hotmail and Gmail continue to host vast quantities of spam accounts. |
09 August 2007 |
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Bitdefender comments on latest malware trends in report on 2007 year to date. |
01 August 2007 |
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Trojan makes use of accounts created by successfully by-passing automatic account generation prevention systems in Yahoo and Hotmail. |
09 July 2007 |
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The HotLan A Trojan is currently using automatic Yahoo and Hotmail accounts to distribute large quantities of spam |
06 July 2007 |
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Wide scope of active malware emphasises the need to have comprehensive protection that is kept up to date according to BitDefender. |
02 July 2007 |
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Information security products from BitDefender for SMEs now includes mail server platform and UNIX security. |
27 June 2007 |
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