🏎️ Reference Plane = An imaginary geometric plane defined by the technical regulations from which various dimensions and positions on the car are measured.

🦠 Dropper = Malware built to install (“drop”) another malicious payload onto a system.

When the whole family feels secure, that says a lot. Bitdefender Family Plans help protect up to 25 devices and send real-time alerts if something suspicious happens. See why families choose Bitdefender:

Press 1 to fix your listing? Don’t. Scam robocalls claim businesses are missing from Google, Siri, or Alexa, then ask for payment or card details. Hang up and check your listings yourself. Learn more:

Your child won’t always ask before they click, reply or share. But they can learn to ask themselves the right questions. Here’s how to build that habit, one conversation at a time.

Privacy isn’t the same as secrecy. Couples can be open with each other without having full access to each other’s phones and accounts. Read what a psychologist says about trust and digital boundaries:

Struggling to hire? Watch out for applicants who seem a little too eager. Fake job candidates using false or stolen identities may try to access your company's systems. Here’s what to look for:

Your child just said a word you didn’t teach them. Now what? A strong reaction can give a swear word even more power. A calm, proportionate response usually works better, says clinical psychologist Anca Ivu. Learn how to respond:

A bank alert. A missed package. A prize you never entered for. These are some of the most common text scam themes. See the insights in Bitdefender’s 2026 Global Scam Intelligence Report:

Deepfakes are getting harder to spot, even for a careful eye. When a video looks real but something feels off, Bitdefender RealCheck can help you check whether it shows signs of AI generation or manipulation in seconds. Try it now!

That’s a wrap on #prplSummit2026 in Vienna! Razvan Todor presented our Partner Spotlight on why security must follow people across every device, and Alexandru Trifan moderated a roundtable with Qualcomm, CUJO AI, Sagemcom, and Vantiva. Thank you, prpl Foundation!

Can a phone come with malware before you even turn it on? Bitdefender researchers found malicious software preinstalled on some low-cost Android phones. Because it’s built into the system, it can’t be uninstalled like a regular app. Read more:

Think scams only happen to other people? Bitdefender’s 2026 Global Scam Intelligence Report shows how today’s scams reach people through messages, ads, calls and websites. Knowing how they work is one of the best ways to spot them. Read the full report:

Under the lights of Marina Bay, we marked a new milestone: 4 years alongside @ScuderiaFerrari HP. Mihaela Paun, Sr. VP of Sales & Marketing, and Ciprian Istrate, Sr. VP of Operations and Global Brand, represented Bitdefender at the Singapore GP. Over these years, our collaboration has grown from shared values into a deeper commitment, with Bitdefender as the Exclusive Cybersecurity Partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP.

Charles Leclerc takes P2 at the Singapore Grand Prix. Congrats to the whole @ScuderiaFerrari HP team!

Introducing Bitdefender AI Guardian, now in free public beta for macOS. AI agents increasingly write code, call tools, open files, and use credentials on your behalf. AI Guardian adds a security layer between your agents and the actions they take. Read more:

An unexpected card can be just the first step. Some bank scams escalate to requests to move money to a so-called "safe account" or hand your card to someone at your door. Your bank won't ask for either. Find out how to act safely:

Being discoverable is good. Being an open book isn't. AI tools could piece together who approves payments or when key people are away, and scammers can use those details. Customers only need your services and contact details. Learn how to reduce your exposure.