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Bitdefender launches GravityZone email security for MSPs

2 days ago
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Bitdefender adds integrated email defence to GravityZone, giving MSPs and businesses post-delivery protection against phishing, ransomware and BEC.
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Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints

3 days ago
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Splashtop bets on AI-assisted patching and security alerts in a single console as it targets lean IT teams and MSPs with a new endpoint platform.
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Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints

4 days ago
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Splashtop unveils AI-assisted endpoint platform for IT teams, blending patching, remote support and security alerts in one console.
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Bitdefender launches free attack surface assessment

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Bitdefender offers free 45-day internal security check to spot over-entitled staff access as attackers increasingly abuse trusted tools.
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Fake Windsurf extension uses Solana to steal dev data

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Malicious fake Windsurf IDE extension hid JavaScript, abused Solana to fetch payloads, and stole developers' browser credentials and tokens.
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Fake Claude AI ads spread malware to target developers

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Fake Claude AI search ads are spreading info-stealing malware, hijacking developer credentials and cloud access via spoofed download sites.
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Bitdefender unmasks global Meta investment scam ads

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Bitdefender exposes 26,000 Meta ads in 25 countries pushing fake investment schemes, impersonating banks, media and public figures.
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Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave

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Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.
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Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers

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Cybersecurity is missing vital human insight; drawing in women and non‑STEM talent could close both the threat and perspective gaps.
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Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.
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Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.
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Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Bitdefender to acquire global email security firm Mesh, integrating its technology to boost protection against email threats in 2024.
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WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as UK & Ireland channel head

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as Head of Channel for UK and Ireland, aiming to strengthen partner relationships and expand its network amid rising cybersecurity demand.
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Spammers phishing tourists with travel-themed lures - Bitdefender

Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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Spammers are phishing eager holidaymakers with travel, themed lures, according to new research from Bitdefender Antispam Lab.
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Bitdefender urges caution when dealing with holiday spam

Tue, 20th Dec 2022
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Bitdefender Labs is warning people to be aware during the festive season due to a significant increase in spam scams.
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The festive season sees online scams soar, finds Bitdefender

Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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Bitdefender looked at global spam volumes from October 26 to November 9, uncovering spam campaigns and phishing scams.