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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > independence-day-scams-2026-alert

Bitdefender Labs Warns of Independence Day Scams

3+ hour, 1+ min ago  (798+ words) As millions of Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, cybercriminals are launching scams designed to take advantage of holiday excitement, patriotic pride, and limited-time offers. Researchers have identified multiple campaigns spreading through text messages, Whats App, Telegram, email, and social…...

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > facial-recognition-parents-guide

Should parents allow facial recognition for their kids?

7+ hour, 14+ min ago  (1187+ words) A recent class action lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company over Disneyland's use of facial recognition technology at park entrances has sparked a conversation many families may not have expected to have during a day out with the kids. s…...

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bitdefender. com > en-us > news > cybersecurity-professionals-struggle-to-keep-pace-with-ai-driven-threats-and-a-growing-attack-surface-new-bitdefender-report-finds

Cybersecurity Professionals Struggle to Keep Pace with AI-Driven Threats and a Growing Attack Surface, New Bitdefender Report Finds

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (778+ words) Bitdefender Cybersecurity Professionals Struggle to Keep Pace with AI-Driven Threats and a Growing Attack Surface, New Bitdefender Report Finds AI Risks, Breach Suppression, and Data Sovereignty Emerge as Defining Themes in Survey of Over 1, 200 Security Professionals BUCHAREST, Romania and SAN…...

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > whatsapp-usernames-explained-how-to-reserve

Whats App usernames explained

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1042+ words) For more than 15 years, Whats App has tied every account to a phone number. While simple, that design has always created a privacy dilemma: every time you joined a community, contacted a business, or messaged someone new, you exposed your…...

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > fake-interpol-emails-serve-ransomware

Fake Interpol Investigation Emails Spread Ransomware

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1029+ words) Think your small business is too small to be targeted by ransomware? That's precisely the assumption cybercriminals hope you'll make. Bitdefender Antispam researchers have uncovered a phishing campaign targeting small businesses across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the United…...

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > fortnite-parental-controls

How to keep kids safe in Fortnite with parental controls

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1183+ words) Nearly a decade after its release in 2017, Fortnite is still one of the most popular online games in the world. The game has more than 650 million registered players globally and continues to draw tens of millions of players each month....

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bitdefender. com > en-us > business > campaign > 2026-cybersecurity-assessment

2026 Cybersecurity Assessment Report

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (273+ words) Didn't you say you had it under control?" Discover why smart security teams choose Gravity Zone " before the chaos hits. Learn More >> Breaches are being buried. AI is reshaping the risk landscape. Leaders and front-line practitioners are reporting different realities....

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > scammers-cash-in-venezuela-earthquake

Scammers race to cash in on Venezuelan earthquake disaster

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (556+ words) When a devastating earthquake struck north central Venezuela last week, rescue teams were not the only ones who mobilised fast. So did domain registrars. Researchers at threat intelligence firm Whois XML API say that they uncovered 212 newly-registered domains referencing the…...

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > summer-travel-scams-2026

Top Summer Travel Scams For 2026

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (694+ words) Summer is already in full swing, and millions of people are planning vacations. Unfortunately, scammers are planning too. Global Leader In Cybersecurity Your Digital Life, Secured in One Click Try the right security for you and enjoy peace of mind…...

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bitdefender. com > en-us > blog > hotforsecurity > fake-shop-ads-on-snapchat

Fake shop ads on Snapchat

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (909+ words) Scrolling through social media and stumbling across an amazing bargain has become part of everyday life. Unfortunately, not every deal is what it appears to be. Bitdefender researchers recently came across scam ads on Snapchat promoting newly registered websites offering…...

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