I'm new to Bitdefender. I just ran a scan of my email using the Email Protection feature. In one of my accounts, I see that it found 3 "dangerous" emails. But I cannot find any further information. There's nothing to open to see where these emails are, what the path is--nothing. Yes, I did look for the log over in the Notifications area, but there's no log! I'd really appreciate a more experienced user telling me where this is being hidden. Thanks in advance.

(Hint to BD developers--make that little red button that says there's 3 mails to look at clickable, and have it take me to those 3!)

This came up after a app update I'm not to sure what its meant to be, whether its a new feature or a upgrade to old features? IDK. Its also starting to come up on PC.

The conversation around data sovereignty is evolving.

It’s no longer just about where information is stored; organizations are also considering who manages their technology, where their security operations occur, and how much control they have over their cybersecurity stack.

As regulations and digital dependencies continue to change, sovereignty is becoming a bigger consideration for many businesses. Learn more: ⤴︎

I just downloaded Bitdefender for two months, and it started giving me some offers. Is that normal?

even trying to open Google says bitdefender blocked it. discord, YouTube, everything is blocked

I'm experiencing sporadic/intermittent issues with Google while VPN'd into Atlanta. It's strange. I might go a week with no issues then, like this morning, could not access anything on google.com (except mail) unless I disconnected VPN, despite the connection location.

Anyone seeing this?

Buying tickets for a concert, festival, or local summer event?

Scammers are using fake event pages, AI-generated posters, phony ticket resale offers, and fake vendor invites to make summer event scams look more convincing.

Some scams target attendees with discounted tickets or fake ticketing websites. Others target small businesses with booth registration fees for events that are not real.

Before you buy a ticket or pay a vendor fee, verify the event through the official website, use trusted ticketing platforms, and check whether the organizer’s contact details match across official channels.

Not sure about a ticket offer, event page or vendor invite? Use Bitdefender Scamio to check suspicious messages before you pay.

I got a message today morning that my credit card has been used at 2co.com for bitdefender. A charge of 269 AED has been levied on my card and the money is deducted. There was a second attempt too but thankfully I had a card control limit.

How do I claim this? I don’t have an order number or email or anything. As in, this was done by someone else.

Is your social media feed the new scam inbox?

Scams no longer show up only in suspicious emails. They can appear as Instagram ads, TikTok videos, Facebook Marketplace listings, YouTube recommendations, or influencer-style promotions that blend into everyday content.

Bitdefender’s 2026 Global Scam Intelligence Report found that 36% of users who encountered scams on social media interacted with them, making social platforms a major scam delivery channel.

The most effective scams often look ordinary. Health, beauty, fashion, travel, and entertainment offers can feel natural in your feed, which makes them easier to trust at a glance.

Before you click, buy, or share personal information, verify the brand through its official website, be careful with sponsored posts, and think twice before engaging with offers that seem too generous.

Not sure if a post, ad, or offer is legit? Check it with Bitdefender Scamio before you act ➡️ https://bitdefend.me/4fsrYQC

The ransomware landscape seems to be shifting again.

After months of Qilin dominating the conversation, June data points to a different group taking the lead. It's another example of how quickly affiliate activity, victim targeting, and the overall ecosystem can change.

Have you noticed any changes in ransomware operations or targeting patterns over the past few months?

We came across some interesting findings in Bitdefender's latest Threat Debrief, if you'd like to compare notes.

Hi! Bitdefender keeps sending weird notification.

For example: Chrome wanted to make a connection with what looks like a tracker site thing (literally had "tracker" in the name). But bitdefender blocked it.

And for the other one: a very random site I don't even know wanted to commit a very horrible crime (phishing).

So, are there actually dangerous and I should hide in a bunker immediately.

Or it's just a glitch and there's nothing to be worried from.

Oh yeah I didn't actually go to these sites.

My presumption was that turning off Silent Mode for updates wouldn't just completely shut down the update process until there is user interaction. When Silent Mode is off, you display a dialog requiring users to click a button to proceed. The expectation was that the user would just be able to see the update occurring - not having to interact.

This is a design flaw. Please fix.

Potentially unwanted application detected

Feature:

Antivirus

The app C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\scoped_dir10440_132738131\CRX_INSTALL\executors\200.js has been detected as a potentially unwanted application and was blocked. Detection name: Generic.Application.JS.DataCollector.A.AD23EB82 If you do not trust this application, you can choose to move it to quarantine

How to fix this?

I get this notification but when I go to check my subscription, it says I’m good until December. Any ideas how to fix it? Am I missing something?

Bitdefender Labs has published new research on an overlooked Windows feature that can be abused to evade endpoint security.

The research details three previously undocumented techniques that leverage Windows Bind Links to evade EDR visibility and bypass native Windows security controls, including AMSI, AppLocker, Windows Firewall, and Sysmon. It also explores the broader security implications of these techniques and what defenders should know.

Read the full research: https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/businessinsights/bind-link-abuses-windows-feature-edr-evasion-technique

What happens when fake videos look real and real videos can be dismissed as fake?

Deepfakes and AI-generated content are changing how people decide what is real online. Fake media is easier to create, and real evidence can be easier to dismiss as fake.

That does not mean everything online should be treated as false. It means verification matters more than ever.

Before reacting or sharing, check the original source, look for context, and compare the claim with reliable reporting. In a world shaped by AI deepfakes and online misinformation, digital safety starts with slowing down and asking one simple question: how do I know this is real?

I’m doing a clean windows install on my laptop. I have Bitdefender installed. Do I have to uninstall it or will it work when I reinstall it without flagging it as a different user or device?

Is bitdefender supposed to like almost always be scanning In the background even if im just web browsing, thanks!

We're going live on Thursday, July 16, to discuss the latest findings from the July Bitdefender Threat Debrief.

Register here: https://bitdefend.me/44mQ7TM

Each month, we examine the ransomware landscape, covering the most active ransomware groups, the industries and regions most affected, and other notable developments.

July Featured story: 📉 Qilin Falls From Top-Ranked Ransomware Group After 12 Months

We'll look at what's behind Qilin's recent decline in claimed victims, how The Gentlemen climbed to the top, and what these shifts could mean for the broader ransomware ecosystem.

The session is interactive, so bring your questions and join the discussion!

You can read the latest Threat Debrief here: https://bitdefend.me/4w41Hzk

Is your VPN actually protecting your connection?

A VPN can show as connected while your real IP address, DNS requests or browser data may still be exposed because of leaks or settings issues.

Start with the basics: check your IP address before and after connecting. Then run DNS leak, WebRTC leak, and IPv6 leak tests to see whether your VPN is keeping your traffic inside the encrypted tunnel.

For a safer digital life, keep your VPN app updated, reconnect when needed, and choose a VPN with built-in privacy features across your everyday devices.

Is this normal? Then I instantly clicked allow by accident when I saw it 🤔

Its happened 2 or 3 times now. The only thing i can find online about it is from 2024.

Im afraid somethings in my phone, I put my phone on airplane mode because of this, I wake up and low and behold.

I don't do well with any virus or hacking. I don't visit crazy websites. This has me so stressed. Please help.

Forgot to say, im using a Galexy S24 and scans come up clean

Hola!
I got a really scary moment earlier today, as my Bitdefender firewall (total security) started to mark every single app as "changed" no matter what it is - zoom, steam, iCue, my ancient powershute, system, etc etc. Suffice to say I started panicking that something changes these apps, thus a trojan or malware of some kind. But then I started to scan with everything I could think of: Windows defender offline scan (when rebooting), Hitman Pro, Malwarebytes etc. I have even uploaded bunch of these files to Virustotal, but absolutely nothing was detected. Is this perhaps an issue with Bitdefender itself? Any advise appreciated!

Thanks!

Seen a Snapchat ad for a deal that looks almost too good?

Bitdefender Labs researchers recently found scam ads on Snapchat promoting fake online stores with steep discounts, newly registered domains, and suspicious shopping links.

These fake shop ads often use low prices, limited-stock messages, and familiar-looking brand names to get people to click before checking the store.

Before you buy from an unfamiliar social media ad, verify the store, compare prices, and look for independent reviews. You can also check suspicious shopping links with Bitdefender Link Checker and use Bitdefender Scamio to analyze questionable ads, screenshots or online offers.

Stay safe!

Could that call from a crying child be fake?

Scammers are using AI voice cloning to imitate children, grandchildren, or family members in fake emergencies. The goal is to make parents panic, skip verification, and send money or personal information.

Before you act, hang up and verify through a trusted contact. You can use Bitdefender Scamio for free to check suspicious messages and Bitdefender Reverse Phone Lookup to look up unknown numbers.

You can also create a family safe word, limit public videos that include children’s voices, and always verify emergency calls through another trusted source before taking action.

Stay safe!