While Bitdefender has several security measures available, like regular, automatic software updates and encryption, users need to turn these features on manually. In addition, Bitdefender shares user information with third parties, and there’s no way for users to get it deleted. Finally, Bitdefender has been breached before, and the hackers got away with unencrypted passwords, contributing to Bitdefender’s detractions.
Encryption
Security Updates
Automatic, regular software/ firmware updates? |
Can opt for automatic or manual |
Product available to use during updates? |
No |
Passwords
Mandatory password? |
Yes |
Two-Factor authentication? |
Yes |
Multi-Factor authentication? |
No |
Vulnerability Management
Point of contact for reporting vulnerabilities?bugbounty@bitdefender.com
Privacy Policy
Surveillance
Log camera device/ app footage |
n/a |
Log microphone device/ app |
n/a |
Location tracking device/ app |
n/a |
Parental Controls
Are there parental controls? |
No |
Company History
Any security breaches/ surveillance issues in past? |
Yes |
Did they do anything to fix it? |
Yes |
Additional Security Features
Anything like privacy shutters, privacy zones, etc.? |
n/a |