Bitdefender has enhanced its Security for Creators solution, extending protection to Instagram and Facebook alongside YouTube. This industry-first cybersecurity platform addresses the rising tide of scams, account takeovers, and malware targeting digital content creators, ensuring their accounts, content, and devices remain secure across major social media platforms.
Bitdefender Security for Creators now protects YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
Over 184 million exposed credentials tied to Instagram and Facebook detected.
Global scam losses exceed $1 trillion, per The Global State of Scams 2024 Report.
Offers 24/7 monitoring for suspicious activity like profile changes or bulk deletions.
Unified dashboard manages security across platforms for creators and teams.
AI-driven anti-phishing and recovery assistance safeguard creators’ livelihoods.
Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, has expanded its Security for Creators solution to include Instagram and Facebook, building on its existing YouTube support. Launched as the industry’s first dedicated cybersecurity solution for digital content creators, influencers, and online creatives, it addresses the growing threat of scams, account takeovers, and malware. “Online creators are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals who weaponize trust to take over accounts and scam followers out of money or into downloading malware,” stated Ciprian Istrate, senior vice president of operations, Consumer Solutions Group at Bitdefender. This expansion delivers comprehensive, multi-platform protection to safeguard creators’ livelihoods and reputations.
Online scams and credential theft are escalating, with a recent investigation uncovering over 184 million exposed login credentials, many linked to Instagram and Facebook. The Global State of Scams 2024 Report estimates global losses from online scams and fraud at over $1 trillion. For creators, a single breach can destroy years of hard work, brand reputation, and income streams. Bitdefender Security for Creators counters these risks with continuous monitoring and real-time alerts for suspicious activities, such as unauthorized profile changes or bulk content deletions.
Bitdefender Security for Creators supports Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, with a simple setup that connects content channels and devices. The solution provides 24/7 account monitoring across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, detecting anomalies like unauthorized modifications. A unified dashboard allows creators to manage security across all platforms without switching tools, while team protection extends coverage to collaborators like editors or designers. Advanced threat defense blocks zero-days, spyware, ransomware, and infostealers targeting login credentials.
The platform’s AI-driven anti-phishing technology identifies fraudulent emails, texts, and direct messages, including those generated by large language models, often disguised as brand partnerships. In case of a compromise, Bitdefender provides a step-by-step account recovery playbook to help creators notify platforms, reset access, and rebuild audience trust. These features ensure creators can focus on content creation while maintaining robust security.
Bitdefender Security for Creators sets a new standard for protecting digital creators, offering end-to-end security across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. By addressing the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by influencers and creatives, Bitdefender empowers them to safeguard their digital assets and maintain trust with their audiences in an increasingly hostile online environment.
Bitdefender is a cybersecurity leader delivering best-in-class threat prevention, detection, and response solutions worldwide. Guardian over millions of consumer, enterprise, and government environments, Bitdefender is one of the industry’s most trusted experts for eliminating threats, protecting privacy, digital identity and data, and enabling cyber resilience. With deep investments in research and development, Bitdefender Labs discovers hundreds of new threats each minute and validates billions of threat queries daily. The company has pioneered breakthrough innovations in antimalware, IoT security, behavioral analytics, and artificial intelligence and its technology is licensed by more than 180 of the world’s most recognized technology brands.
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