Bitdefender, a world leader in information security that protects over 500 million systems worldwide, is proud to announce the new edition, further enriched and enhanced, of what is internationally recognized as the best cyber security solution, with the aim of countering the unprecedented surge in online threats and the growing situation of uncertainty that is characterizing this 2020.
To respond to the changes unleashed by the Coronavirus pandemic that have made the world more vulnerable than ever to cyberattacks, Bitdefender's line of consumer solutions it has further evolved to meet the new needs, which emerged in daily life, in work and in free time, resulting from the situation of "new normal" that we are experiencing. Bitdefender's experienced engineers have devoted their time, talent and technical skills to keep users safe during this busy time while ensuring minimal system impact.
In March alone, Bitdefender detected a 500% surge in coronavirus-themed malware attacks that attempted to deceive unwary users, while Google's detections on phishing sites increased by 350% and were well detected. 240 million spam messages a day, many of them containing scams, identity theft, blackmail and attempts to hack corporate email.
Network-related dangers have compounded as a result of the rapid shift to teleworking blurring the line between personal and corporate devices, prompting criminals to increasingly target individuals as a potential entry point into corporate systems.
The Bitdefender line of consumer solutions responds to the unprecedented growth of online threats by protecting consumers and updating existing features, such as new discoveries on device vulnerabilities. This addition helps detect any configuration errors that can lead to data exposure and changes to settings that can weaken the security of the device.
Finally, the new Bitdefender release is characterized by an optimized user interface to offer customers a more uniform experience regardless of the device and operating system used.
