Only the most major incidents (such as a suspected ransomware attack) trigger a user notification.Īnd if you’re dubious of trusting your day-to-day security to an automated system, be assured that Bitdefender’s pedigree is impeccable. Bitdefenders signature Autopilot mode makes the software perfectly unobtrusive: when it’s switched on, the software silently decides what to block and what to allow without involving you at all. You can also whitelist specific apps, or enable notifications so you get an immediate warning if something turns your camera on.Īside from that, it’s largely business as usual. You can now disable your camera completely – ensuring you can’t be spied on – or block it only for your web browser. The other notable addition is webcam protection.

It’s a simple measure that should stop ransomware – if you deny access to anything you don’t recognize. One is the new Safe Files feature – a ransomware protection module that pre-emptively blocks unknown applications from writing to particular folders without your explicit authorization.Īll the obvious locations are protected by default, and you can add as many additional folders as you like. A stellar selection of extras, along with rock-solid antivirus protection, makes this our top choice for 2018īitdefender scored highly in last year’s Labs, and the 2018 release brings some new goodies into the mix.

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