Smart tvs, routers and IP cameras are in the top of the most unsafe household devices, according to a report made by Bitdefender and the manufacturer of devices for Netgear networks. According to a press release of the manufacturer of antivirus solutions, there are 21 Internet connected devices on the average, while ten attacks on household networks are recorded daily. The most popular devices in an intelligent household include:tv sets (27%), mobile phones or tablets(28%), computers or laptops (12%) and consoles (2%). A specialised analysis showed the fact that in 2023, most vulnerabilities discovered affected smart tvs (34%), intelligent sockets (18%) and DVRs (13%). As for 2024 predictions, cyber security experts say that, in the context of increases in the number of devices connected to the Internet, new laws or regulations will be adopted at industry level – crypted protocols, periodical security upgrading and more robust authentification mechanisms in order to ensure the users' protection and confidentiality. At the same time, a consolidation will be needed for the security of supply chains to protect Iot devices against fake components and other factors that could affect their functioning. Bitdefender encourages both household users and employees to be aware of active smart devices in their networks and upgrade them constantly with the latest version of the operation system. In case some devices are outdated they will have to be replaced by newer models. The report is based on data collected from 3.8 millionsmart homes in the whole world, protected by Netgear Armor powered by Bitdefender. Thus, Bitdefender specialists analysed 50 million IoT devices which generate 9.1 billion security warnings to discover exploited vulnerabilities and attack types. Bitdefender solutions for smart solutions block around 2.5 million threats/day or 1,736 threats per minute.
The service center for the banking Societe Generale Group, the Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, announced the appointment of Laurent Mirjol as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025. The new CEO will oversee the activities and develop the strategy of Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Romania. With over 20 years of experience in the […]
During a press conference held on Monday, July 14, Romanian president Nicușor Dan defended the recent tax hikes enacted by the government, underlining the need to reassure creditors and lower the country’s public debt. Nevertheless, he said that the VAT increase was decided by the government. In the presidential campaign, then-candidate Nicușor Dan promised to
The famous Pompidou Center in Paris will organize a retrospective of the complete works of Romanian director Radu Jude between September 23 and October 11. The retrospective brings together films made over twenty years by the prolific Romanian director. The event will open and close with two of the most recent films, namely “Kontinental 25” […]
Romanian president Nicușor Dan presented the expenses incurred in the electoral campaign and who the main donors were during a press conference on Monday, July 14. Over the first and second rounds of the presidential elections, Dan's campaign spent over RON 60 million (EUR 12 million), and the biggest individual donors were Măriuca and Florin...
Haleon, a global leader in consumer health, has appointed Wael Kaskas as General Manager for its Hungary, Romania, Czechia, and Slovakia cluster. With a strong background in FMCG, consumer healthcare, and supermarket retail, Kaskas brings extensive experience in managing billion-dollar portfolios and leading business transformations, the company said. Before this role, Kaskas was responsible for […]
Vadoo Fest returns on August 21–24 to the meadows of Vadu Oii, Buzău County, with a new edition that invites participants to slow down and reconnect. Now in its seventh year, the festival promises a special experience rooted in nature, music, and human connection. This year’s line-up blends depth and groove, featuring Grammy-winner Judith Hill, […]
