BitDefender Takes Down Windows 64-bit Versions
BitDefender stumbles on protecting 64-bit Windows... in a pretty bad way.
Users of BitDefender antivirus sortware for the 64-bit version of Windows have been encountering severe technical difficulties, as the security software is falsely identifying several Windows and BitDefender files as being infected with a Trojan.
BitDefender posted an update on its website acknowledging the flaw and offered resolution for users of its software.
Some of those affected by the bug report that their systems are rendered completely unusable. IDG Connect quoted users from forums complaining that "EVERY file that is trying to run is getting quarantined … Windows Explorer and even BitDefender update itself is being quarantined. Someone really screwed this one up."
Have you been affected?
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*facepalm*
Messed up this time didn't you guys?
Finally somebody realized that windows is nothing but a big Trojan horse! hehe
People use Bitdefender? Come on guys, www.microsoft.com/security_essentials
People still use antivirus software?
I want to let you know that the issue with Windows 64 bit OS experienced on Saturday was isolated and the update withdrawn shortly afterwards. Very few users have been affected and we are very sorry for any problems caused.
However, we invite those who are still experiencing issues to access the solution that can be found here:
http://www.bitdefender.com/site/Kn [...] sumer/#638
Our teams are working around the clock to minimize the impact, including one-on-one support to fix the issue. If there are any unexpected situations, please contact our support team directly via email, chat, phone or forum:
http://www.bitdefender.com/site/Main/contactEmail/
We have had great responses from users for the support we are providing, on both a global and an individual user level. Thank you.
Raluca Dode
BitDefender
Bitdefender and Kaspersky are just fancy viruses you have to pay for.
Cool story, bro.