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Security flaw in Bitdefender Antivirus Free 2020 leaves millions at risk

A critical security flaw has been found in Bitdefender Antivirus Free 2020 by security researchers from SafeBreach which could allow hackers to gain complete control over a user’s computer.The vulnerability was discovered by the company’s Peleg Hadar who explained to Forbes why he decided to look for flaws in antivirus software, saying:”I’ve picked this particular…


A critical security flaw has been found in Bitdefender Antivirus Free 2020 by security researchers from SafeBreach which could allow hackers to gain complete control over a user’s computer.

The vulnerability was discovered by the company’s Peleg Hadar who explained toForbeswhy he decided to look for flaws in antivirus software, saying:

“I’ve picked this particular software mainly because it’s a popular one which is probably used by many users, so this kind of vulnerability has a big impact. In my opinion, it’s very important to fix these kinds of issues so people will be more secure.” 

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The Main Street Tech Report: Microsoft Says Third Party Antivirus Software Is No Longer Needed

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Researchers warn Microsoft Defender vulnerability is already being exploited

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Stop falling for scams when Norton’s antivirus software is 70% off right now

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