Bitdefender is Romania's cyber and anti-virus security company. Founded in 2001 by Florin Talpe? who is currently CEO. Bitdefender develops and sells anti-virus software, internet security software, endpoint security software, and other cybersecurity products and services.
By 2017, the software has about 500 million users worldwide. In August 2017, Bitdefender ranked ninth in the global ranking of Windows anti-malware application vendors.
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Histori
Bitdefender replaces the previous range of AVX (AntiVirus eXpert) products from SOFTWIN.
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Bitdefender Products
Bitdefender develops and markets anti-virus, internet security, endpoint security, and other cyber security products and services.
Consumer products
Bitdefender Internet protection device solution thing called Bitdefender BOX. This box is a router designed to protect smart home products and Internet of Things devices by blocking dangerous internet traffic.
Windows-based computer protection options include Antivirus, Internet Security, Family Pack, and Total Security products. Antivirus software includes malware protection, PC monitor for suspicious program behavior, and warn users about potentially malicious websites. Internet Security software includes better malware protection, Internet Security compared to other products, Webcam Protection and other protection. Total Security software includes malware protection, Internet Security, Webcam Protection, Parental Control and other safeguards. Family Pack is more family oriented with features like parental controls and anti-theft devices. All of these software include Antiphishing and antispam module and firewall.
The options for Mac protection software are limited to Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac. Antivirus software includes adware removal, ransomware protection, secure online shopping, malware protection and cloud-based protection.
Bitdefender offers cloud-based security solutions with anti-malware and anti-theft capabilities for Android and iOS users called Bitdefender Mobile Security.
Business products
For businesses, the company markets Bitdefender GravityZone for Enterprise Security. These include self-Configuration kits for deployment from desktop to data center to the cloud, software that secures physical, virtual and cloud-based endpoints, and software that uses malware data networks to stay updated. Its software product for small businesses is looking for a simple security called Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security. These software features include Endpoint security, Management options, Process Inspector, Anti-exploit and other features.
Bitdefender also developed a free tool that helps businesses prevent ransomware attacks.
List of products
Bitdefender Technology
Bitdefender Antispam NeuNet
Bitdefender Antispam NeuNet, is an antispam filter trained by Bitdefender Antispam Lab on a series of spam messages, so it learns to recognize new spam by understanding its resemblance to messages that have been checked.
B-HAVE
In May 2006, Bitdefender developed a new technology, B-HAVE, to reduce dependence on virus signatures through proactive detection of unknown threats. This technology is based on behavioral analysis in a virtualized environment.
To determine whether a program is malicious or not, this technology utilizes a virtual PC in which files are executed and analyzed. The virtual PC includes a set of virtual hardware devices, mimicking the usual PC configuration. B-HAVE checks for known characteristics associated with malware. A program may be considered malicious if it tries to modify a particular file, read from or write to a sensitive area of ​​memory or create a file that is a product of a known virus. When attempting to use an untrusted program, B-HAVE delayed the launch until the behavior and characteristics of the program were analyzed and cataloged in a virtual environment. If no malicious action is detected, B-HAVE starts the program normally; if any suspect performs, B-HAVE automatically quarantines or removes the application.
Active Virus Control
Bitdefender introduced Active Virus Control in August 2009.
This technology constantly monitors every program (specific process) that runs on the PC at run time, and records actions similar to malware. Each action is assessed and, when a specified threshold is reached, the process is reported as dangerous. Unlike the heuristic technology that checks executable files when they are accessed or started, Active Virus Control monitors all applications that are performed during their active.
PHOTON Technology
In version 2014, the company claims to showcase a new technology called "PHOTON Technology", which it says increases the speed and performance of computers by gradually adapting to each PC.
Content filtering technology
Content filtering technology has been developed to filter raw and applicable online content and is used in antispam, anti-phishing, web filtering, spam scanning and social networks. They facilitate signature creation to proactively detect malicious files never seen before.
Machine learning
The company claims that Bitdefender uses cloud-based machine learning to identify new malware, malicious URLs and other online threats by processing and analyzing large data to gain behavior patterns and predict future threats in the future.
Criticism
Support
In May 2009, Bitdefender Support was criticized for being unresponsive. Bitdefender responded by saying they were aware of the problem, and that they would take steps to solve it. They connect this issue with an unexpected increase in subscribers. Currently, the company's website claims that support is available 24/7 on phone, e-mail, Livechat, and online knowledge base.
Trojan.FakeAlert.5
On March 20, 2010, computers running Bitdefender under 64-bit Windows versions are affected by malfunctioning updates that classify every executable program and infected dll files. All of these files are marked as 'Trojan.FakeAlert.5' and moved to quarantine. This action causes software and system malfunctions that affect users worldwide. Bitdefender representatives announce the removal of incorrect updates and solutions for affected users, except for those using the 2008 version.
Comodo firewall incompatibility
In the 2012 version of Bitdefender, Comodo Firewall and Bitdefender can not coexist. Currently, there is no official solution but there is an unofficial solution in the Bitdefender forum.
ASUS AiSuite Compatibility
Bitdefender is not compatible with ASUS AiSuite2 and ASUS AiSuite3, a series of motherboard optimization software bundled with ASUS motherboards that enable automatic overclocking, power tuning and fan control. Bitdefender claims that this incompatibility is caused by "ASUS NDIS driver (WinpkFilter LightWeight Filter), which prevents the installation of some Bitdefender files".
See also
- Internet Security
- Comparison of antivirus software
- Firewall comparison
- Comparison of computer viruses
- Multiscanning
- Shikara Code - computer worm
References
External links
- Official website
- Official website (in Romanian)
- Global site list
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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