What is Bitdefender?
Bitdefender is a global cybersecurity leader protecting over 500 million users across more than 170 countries. Their URL reputation engine powers phishing and malware warnings in Bitdefender Antivirus, Internet Security, Total Security, and GravityZone enterprise endpoint protection. Bitdefender also licenses their threat intelligence to OEM partners and cloud security vendors, making their classification data among the most widely distributed in the industry.
Why Bitdefender flags legitimate domains
- Bitdefender's URL scanner detected malware, phishing content, or suspicious scripts
- Your domain appeared in Bitdefender's telemetry from malware samples submitted by users
- A subdomain or path on your domain was used in a phishing campaign
- Your domain was listed in partner threat intelligence feeds ingested by Bitdefender
- A shared server or CDN linked your domain to flagged content
What a listing means for your business
A Bitdefender flag blocks your site for over 500 million users. Because Bitdefender licenses their URL data to OEM partners, the actual reach of a Bitdefender listing is significantly larger than their own product user base. Your domain may be blocked inside products that show no Bitdefender branding.
How BrandsDefender gets you delisted
We verify that your domain is clean, prepare the evidence Bitdefender needs, file the false positive dispute through the right channel and follow up until the flag is removed. No cure, no pay.
Frequently asked questions
How do I submit a false positive to Bitdefender?
Bitdefender has a URL submission and false positive reporting portal. However, submissions require clean scanning results and detailed context to be actioned. Our team prepares the complete evidence package and monitors for confirmation.
Is my GravityZone enterprise deployment affected by a Bitdefender listing?
Yes, the same URL reputation engine powers both consumer products and GravityZone enterprise deployments. A listing can trigger warnings or blocks for employees of companies using Bitdefender GravityZone.