Bitdefender Total Security 2021 - Free trial for 6 months

Windows defender should be enough for most people. Don't need another software spying on literally everyting you do and have on your computer.

But definitely helpful for people that aren't great with computers and tend to be easily misled by false ads. (edited)

I worked in I.T. for 12 years and I was quite confident that Windows Defender "should be enough for most people" until I picked up a rather nasty, vicious virus one day that decimated my MP3 collection so now I won't take any chances.

See?. You can comment on something or share an opion relevant to the product without being condescending.

deleted243287611/04/2021 09:34

Cheers for link. Nothing is happening when i hit the green button. Im …Cheers for link. Nothing is happening when i hit the green button. Im using a VPN for a German location. Tried it without and neither way is working.Could do with this, shame its not going for me.Read lessRead more

I just clicked on the deal link first and entered my email address and clicked the "i am not a robot" button and nothing happened. I then disabled my adblocker temporarily for the site, did it again and it worked.

Although I did find out i've only got their antivirus installed and not the Total Security for some reason, even though I appear to have licences for both ! (edited)

It does not extend the license! It gives you a separate license in the same account. Good deal thou.
P.S. Disable your ADblocker before clicking on the green button in their website. (edited)

deleted267607411/04/2021 13:43

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same. I can't remember when did I buy it last

AntinIT12/04/2021 21:52

Anonymity doesn't work for many people, this is great advice if you dont …Anonymity doesn't work for many people, this is great advice if you dont want to use a computer online where a browser is required If you want to use things like the internet then windows defender is not enoughRead lessRead more

Been working in Cyber Security for 4 years, IT in total for nearly 15. I use Defender as my sole AV and scan once a month or so with Trend Micro Housecall. Defender is far more advanced than it used to be, in fact most of our customers are switching to Defender from AV such as bitdefender and Sophos.

alakagom11/04/2021 12:05

Windows defender should be enough for most people. Don't need another …Windows defender should be enough for most people. Don't need another software spying on literally everyting you do and have on your computer.But definitely helpful for people that aren't great with computers and tend to be easily misled by false ads.Read lessRead more

I have used hotukdeals for many years and never as a registered user. But in order to prevent misinformation I decided to register and reply.

Windows defender works well, only if correctly configured and in a well defended network environment. In real life ransomware has become a global criminal enterprise with state actors like North Korea involved. You must enable folder protection in Windows (which is off by default). Otherwise ransomware like Scarab (very nasty one) are still able to bypass Windows Defender (as recently as tests done in Feb 2021). Note these types of attack do not have to come from your web browsing. They come via any compromised network locations. What is worse, if Windows loses connectivity to the cloud virus database for any reason, Windows Defender becomes practically useless at stopping a number of common, dangerous ransomware and malware. And you only need 1 to succeed to make your digital life truly miserable because they encrypt all your precious photos and documents. This is a major Achilles heel of Windows Defender. Bitdefender does much better in this regard, where losing access to the cloud database is not nearly as disastrous (no protection is perfect). So you are right do not be misled by false ads of tests done in lab perfect conditions. The real world is messy and the reality is in many of these real world situations Windows defender has serious shortcomings in its default settings and provides nearly no protection if it loses connectivity to their cloud database.

If memory serves you can get a 1 year license for this on eneba for pretty cheap

Might have to try this code on mine (edited)

Cheers for link. Nothing is happening when i hit the green button. Im using a VPN for a German location.
Tried it without and neither way is working.
Could do with this, shame its not going for me.

Thanks for posting,like you i have been using them for about the same time, they gave a lenghty free trial before which i took advantage of.I had forgotten i added it onto my account,possibly i was near the end of a year.How it you do it please ? and i will try again.Thankyou HUKDAddict.

Truly excellent deal

deleted26393311/04/2021 10:00

I just clicked on the deal link first and entered my email address and …I just clicked on the deal link first and entered my email address and clicked the "i am not a robot" button and nothing happened. I then disabled my adblocker temporarily for the site, did it again and it worked.Although I did find out i've only got their antivirus installed and not the Total Security for some reason, even though I appear to have licences for both !Read lessRead more

Thanks for tip. Tried 4 browsers and tried on my phone. Tried 2 different emails VPN on VPN off, Ghostery off, nowt.
Is it expecting to see a pre existing account email i wonder? Actually i have an acct with that mail so its not that..

Thank you OP, worked for me

Bitdefender Total Security
NEW
Active on 0 out of 5 devices
Not for resale
This license will end on 10/8/2021
Total protection for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android devices.

SlickShibby11/04/2021 10:20

It does not extend the license! It gives you a separate license in the …It does not extend the license! It gives you a separate license in the same account. Good deal thou. P.S. Disable your ADblocker before clicking on the green button in their website.[Image]Read lessRead more

Aha, that makes sense now. I did wonder why I was seeing Total Security when I didn’t originally have it

Cracked it. Thanks OP.

deleted26393311/04/2021 10:00

I just clicked on the deal link first and entered my email address and …I just clicked on the deal link first and entered my email address and clicked the "i am not a robot" button and nothing happened. I then disabled my adblocker temporarily for the site, did it again and it worked.Although I did find out i've only got their antivirus installed and not the Total Security for some reason, even though I appear to have licences for both !Read lessRead more

I had the I am not a Robot in German,and then a reply in red afterwards again in German

SlickShibby11/04/2021 10:20

It does not extend the license! It gives you a separate license in the …It does not extend the license! It gives you a separate license in the same account. Good deal thou. P.S. Disable your ADblocker before clicking on the green button in their website.[Image]Read lessRead more

Email support, they extended mine within 5 minutes. I am covered for 6 years on 15 devices.

SlickShibby11/04/2021 10:20

It does not extend the license! It gives you a separate license in the …It does not extend the license! It gives you a separate license in the same account. Good deal thou. P.S. Disable your ADblocker before clicking on the green button in their website.[Image]Read lessRead more

Thanks for advice,worked once the Adblocker was paused.How did you word your request to extend your licence please ?

awesome, thanks

turned off adblocker for that page and worked perfectly thank you

Thank you got another 6 months for free

Guys if you already had trial before BD will give you 4 months trial.
If you create new account with new email you will get 6 months
hope it helps someone

deleted267607411/04/2021 14:16

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I might have some of that actually. I paid about £8 quid for my key for a year's licence so that would definitely be a better deal.

deleted267607411/04/2021 15:05

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I only need one device as well. i got my key from gamivo but i'm certainly open to somewhere cheaper - pm me if you like

Best antivirus to this date, free 6 month thanks for the deal.

Thank you. Installed it, all went smooth. Curious how fast will drain the phone battery though.

alakagom11/04/2021 12:05

Windows defender should be enough for most people. Don't need another …Windows defender should be enough for most people. Don't need another software spying on literally everyting you do and have on your computer.But definitely helpful for people that aren't great with computers and tend to be easily misled by false ads.Read lessRead more

Anonymity doesn't work for many people, this is great advice if you dont want to use a computer online where a browser is required

If you want to use things like the internet then windows defender is not enough

Thank you op

phantomhobo12/04/2021 22:47

Been working in Cyber Security for 4 years, IT in total for nearly 15. I …Been working in Cyber Security for 4 years, IT in total for nearly 15. I use Defender as my sole AV and scan once a month or so with Trend Micro Housecall. Defender is far more advanced than it used to be, in fact most of our customers are switching to Defender from AV such as bitdefender and Sophos.Read lessRead more

I've never heard of Trend Micro. I've been using malwarebytes and super antispyware for my on demand scans. Would you say that it would be an improvement on one or both?

phantomhobo12/04/2021 22:47

Been working in Cyber Security for 4 years, IT in total for nearly 15. I …Been working in Cyber Security for 4 years, IT in total for nearly 15. I use Defender as my sole AV and scan once a month or so with Trend Micro Housecall. Defender is far more advanced than it used to be, in fact most of our customers are switching to Defender from AV such as bitdefender and Sophos.Read lessRead more

Work for a company that does everything and constantly seeing the benefits of good anti virus

While I appreciate it is alot better now which I am guilty of, I still see the constant negative of this software never getting the most up to date virus definitions, or not quick enough causing problems

Comparing it to those other for me seems a no contest

I do wonder what people do to infect themselves. I've been online since 1997 and have not had one virus. Have had plenty of malware and cookies and the suchlike, but nothing serious.

AntinIT12/04/2021 22:57

Work for a company that does everything and constantly seeing the benefits …Work for a company that does everything and constantly seeing the benefits of good anti virus While I appreciate it is alot better now which I am guilty of, I still see the constant negative of this software never getting the most up to date virus definitions, or not quick enough causing problemsComparing it to those other for me seems a no contestRead lessRead more

So the big thing with defender over most other AVs is the use of behavioural detection rather than signature based which provides protection against zero days.

So therefore definitions, while important for standard viruses, does literally f all against modern fileless malware, custom crafted files, etc.

Trial Defender ATP and sentinel on your hosts and see what your missing.

coolestcarl13/04/2021 11:31

I have used hotukdeals for many years and never as a registered user. But …I have used hotukdeals for many years and never as a registered user. But in order to prevent misinformation I decided to register and reply. Windows defender works well, only if correctly configured and in a well defended network environment. In real life ransomware has become a global criminal enterprise with state actors like North Korea involved. You must enable folder protection in Windows (which is off by default). Otherwise ransomware like Scarab (very nasty one) are still able to bypass Windows Defender (as recently as tests done in Feb 2021). Note these types of attack do not have to come from your web browsing. They come via any compromised network locations. What is worse, if Windows loses connectivity to the cloud virus database for any reason, Windows Defender becomes practically useless at stopping a number of common, dangerous ransomware and malware. And you only need 1 to succeed to make your digital life truly miserable because they encrypt all your precious photos and documents. This is a major Achilles heel of Windows Defender. Bitdefender does much better in this regard, where losing access to the cloud database is not nearly as disastrous (no protection is perfect). So you are right do not be misled by false ads of tests done in lab perfect conditions. The real world is messy and the reality is in many of these real world situations Windows defender has serious shortcomings in its default settings and provides nearly no protection if it loses connectivity to their cloud database.Read lessRead more

We are not talking enterprises here. Casual browsing is what 99.99% of HOTUKDeals members will be doing. Phishing and dodgy telephone scam calls are how vast majority of people here would likely lose money. North Korean ransomware is not targeting individual users perusing facebook or HOTUKDeals.

I'd still say Defender and little bit of common sense is enough not to need any other antivirus product for individual user. The fact one of largest and respected antivirus companies in the world was exposed by selling data from literally everything you do on your computer to tech giants shows exactly why people should at least be weary before installing these antiviruses in first place, of course most do not care about privacy anymore so it doesn't concern them. But if you actually value your privacy then it is a question to be asked. (edited)

alakagom11/04/2021 12:05

Windows defender should be enough for most people. Don't need another …Windows defender should be enough for most people. Don't need another software spying on literally everyting you do and have on your computer.But definitely helpful for people that aren't great with computers and tend to be easily misled by false ads.Read lessRead more

And people who don't think they need an av and download something dodgy.

omg, i was just about to buy bitdefender in like 2 days time as my new antivirus, this is just perfect!!!!
thank you generous soul.