# Bitdefender

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-15**: Test results published — AV-Comparatives released its Business Security Test results, revealing top performers and key insights.
- **2026-06**: AV-Comparatives test period ends — Conclusion of the March-June 2026 Business Security Test.
- **2026-05**: Foxconn data theft — Foxconn confirmed that the Nitrogen ransomware group stole approximately 8 terabytes of data from its North American factories.
- **2026-03-04**: 11th Consecutive Win — CRN officially awards Bitdefender the 5-Star rating for the 2026 Partner Program Guide.
- **2026-03**: Stryker breach — Iranian-linked hackers breached Stryker, triggering mass factory resets on more than 200,000 devices across 79 countries, halting operations.
- **2026-03**: AV-Comparatives test period begins — Start of the Business Security Test evaluating 16 endpoint security products against real-world threats.
- **2024**: Decade Milestone — Bitdefender marks 10 consecutive years of 5-Star status.
- **2020**: Cloud Transition — The Partner Advantage Network evolves to support cloud-native security and MSP models.
- **2015**: Inaugural 5-Star Rating — Bitdefender begins its decade-long streak of top-tier recognition from CRN.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 99.8% Real-World Protection: AV-Comparatives Ranks 16 Endpoint Security Products
2026-08-01 08:33:13 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Independent testing of 16 business endpoint security products reveals Kaspersky, Bitdefender, and Elastic blocked 99.8% of live attacks, while Elastic scored a perfect 100% in malware detection. The results come amid high-profile breaches at Stryker and Foxconn that exploited weak endpoints.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/av-comparatives-endpoint-security-test-2026

### Bitdefender Secures 11th Consecutive CRN 5-Star Rating for Partner Program
2026-03-04 18:37:00 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Bitdefender has achieved a rare milestone in the cybersecurity industry, securing its eleventh consecutive 5-Star rating from CRN for its Partner Advantage Network. This recognition highlights the company's sustained commitment to channel excellence and its ability to adapt its security offerings to meet evolving partner needs.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/bitdefender-crn-5-star-rating-2026

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