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 What to do when BitDefender does not detect malware
In order to promptly resolve this issue, we kindly ask that you send us the malware file(s) as described below:

NOTE: These files will be used for malware ana

 What to do when BitDefender detects legitimate applications

We strive to reduce false-positive reports to a minimum. However, these reports are commonly due to bad programming practices (e.g. applications that change the Master Boot Record, add run


 Asking for assistance - Unix/Linux products
In order to gather the needed pieces of information, follow these steps:

1. Save the script to your server:
  • from a console environment:

 Using the BitDefender Rescue CD
To start using the CD set up the BIOS of your computer to boot from the CD, put the CD in the drive and reboot the computer.

Note: All modern computers manufactured in

 SMB Linux/FreeBSD Faq!
  1. Do you have products for Linux/FreeBSD?
    Yes, go to http://www.bitdefender.com and

 The update system for virus signatures

The virus signature, also known as virus definition, is a unique binary string that repre


 Security papers
  1. Much ado has been made about whether or not Linux is truly more secure than Windows.  How to create a BitDefender Rescue CD
    Video tutorial available: All the steps you need