2023-09-05 08:21:55
Bitdefender has launched a new advanced security feature called Scam Alert, for iOS system users. This new technology protects them against phishing campaigns that deploy via SMS/MMS and calendar invitations. Added to the layers of protection already included in Bitdefender Mobile Security for iOS, the Scam Alert module proactively spots attacks and blocks them before they reach iPhone and iPad users, who therefore benefit from a comprehensive multi-layered protection.
The popular belief that iOS operating systems could do without a real security solution is well and truly a thing of the past: Apple devices are increasingly popular targets for cybercriminals. According to data from the US Trade Commission’s (FTC) Consumer Sentinel Network, losses from SMS scams reached a staggering $330 million in 2022. That’s more than twice as much as in 2021 and almost five times more than in 2019.
Scam Alert fills a serious security gap by identifying in real time potentially dangerous links sent by SMS or calendar invitation. To achieve this, it correlates with threat intelligence gathered around the world by Bitdefender experts. Malicious messages are automatically moved to the “junk messages” folder. Calendar invitations can be simply deleted by users. In both cases, additional measures are taken to avoid further communication with the source of the threat.
Features and Benefits
Bitdefender Mobile Security for iOS users enjoy the following benefits:
• Advanced scam prevention and protection – Bitdefender Mobile Security for iOS includes Web Protection technology, which filters traffic from all applications and warns users if a malicious link is opened. This is now enhanced by Scam Alert, a calendar analysis and message filtering module that ensures the security of identities and financial and personal data.
• Privacy and Identity Protection – Bitdefender Mobile Security for iOS has account breach monitoring capabilities and a Virtual Private Network (VPN). The identity of users is perfectly preserved, as well as the security of their sensitive data.
• Rigorous security scan – With Bitdefender Mobile Security for iOS, it is very easy to detect and fix potentially dangerous configuration issues on iPhones and iPads and scan these devices to fine-tune security and privacy. optimal.
Availability
Bitdefender Mobile Security for iOS with Scam Alert is now offered to existing customers at no additional cost.
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