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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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Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review: Excellent protection held back by frustrating flaws

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At a GlanceExpert’s Rating

Pros

Excellent malware detection

Fast scan performance

Very low system impact

Effective ransomware protection

Generous 30-day free trial

Cons

InConsistent phishing protection

Chat Protection needs improvement

No scheduled scans

Log export unavailable

VPN requires separate subscription

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