Windows Central Insider
Many users assume that being secure online means protecting their devices from viruses and other malware. But with new and advanced threats always emerging, a clean device is no longer enough to keep you safe.
Bad actors are now taking the attack to login credentials, email, banking, social media, and other means where sensitive data can be harvested and used against you. That’s why modern security solutions like Bitdefender offer so much more than just device security; it also protects your identity in real time.
TL;DR:
- Cybersecurity is shifting away from device security and into identity security. Bitdefender has the tools required to keep your devices AND your identity safe.
- Credential reuse is one of the biggest vulnerabilities, but Bitdefender’s password manager makes it easy to use unique, secure passwords for all accounts.
- Identity attacks don’t focus on one channel, and they can come via email, apps, messengers, passwords, and beyond. That’s what makes a comprehensive security suite like Bitdefender so important.
- Early warnings for credential and sensitive information leaks are key to stopping bad actors before things really get out of hand.
- Bitdefender is designed to protect who you are rather than just the devices you use. It works across devices and is available for all types of users.
User accounts are a new front door for attackers
With attackers moving away from devices and towards identity, your accounts are the new best way to gain access to your personal information. Once a bad actor gets into your accounts, they can essentially do themselves what malware used to do.
Email accounts are often a gateway to all your other accounts, providing bad actors with direct access to intercept password resets, sensitive financial information, and personal details that only those close to you might know. Not only can an email breach give up info, but it can also be used to fool others in your contacts, setting up a chain of breaches.
If an email account gets hijacked, there’s a good chance that banking, work, health, and social media accounts will also fall. This is exactly why identity security is so important, as it’s tied to many crucial parts of your life.
Is it safe to reuse credentials across accounts?
Most people have countless accounts, many that have been long forgotten. If even one account is breached, attackers will test and reuse that password everywhere possible. If your passwords are the same elsewhere, bad actors will walk right in with hardly any trace.
Bitdefender’s SecurePass is an efficient password manager that solves this issue by making it easy to use unique, complicated passwords for all your accounts. If one account is hijacked, it’s far more unlikely that more will follow when your passwords are unique.
Identity attacks no longer focus on one area
Your identity is spread across the online world, and using just one point of security is no longer suitable. Instead, you need cross-channel protection that can cover all points of contact with the internet.
Email and messaging apps need strong phishing and scam detection. Web browsing needs protection against malicious sites and ads. Your passwords need to be strong and unique. And something needs to be monitoring for leaks at all times.
Does Bitdefender protect all sensitive identity channels?
Bitdefender indeed has what it takes to protect all identity channels. Not only is it an all-in-one digital safety ecosystem, but it’s also designed to work across devices; PCs are no longer the only point of contact with the internet.
And because Bitdefender offers flexible plans for personal or family use, you can dial in exactly what each person needs for extra peace of mind.
Identity theft protection relies on early warnings
Identity theft often goes unnoticed for months or years, if it’s discovered at all. In that time, bad actors have the opportunity to wreak a lot of havoc, making early warning systems a must for all users.
The best defense is a good offense, and that’s exactly what Bitdefender digital safety has to offer. With tools like Bitdefender Scam Protection Pro and Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection working diligently in the background of your online life, you’ll be notified as soon as a password (or other sensitive information) shows up online.
Users often don’t know when their data is leaked, which can leave valid credentials exposed indefinitely. But with early warning systems in place, you can make the necessary corrections to stem the breach.
Bitdefender protects who you are, not just what you own
Device security is still a crucial aspect of overall online safety, but identity theft pushes the threat from disruptive to personal. It can affect your financial standing, your professional life, and your personal relationships, and what’s worse is that it often goes undetected until it’s too late.
Bitdefender is built from the ground up to protect your devices AND your identity, and a wide range of Bitdefender individual and family plans make it easy to get the exact tools and features you need to protect you, your family, and all the devices you share.
