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9.3. Bitdefender Shield (real-time protection)
Bitdefender provides real-time protection against a wide range of threats by
scanning all installed apps, their updated versions, and new and modified
files.
To disable the real-time protection:
1. Open Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac.
2. Click Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac in the menu bar and choose
Preferences.
3. Select the Protection tab, and then clear the Bitdefender Shield check
box.
Warning
This is a critical security issue. We recommend you to disable real-time
protection for as little time as possible. If real-time protection is disabled, you
will not be protected against threats.
9.4. Time Machine Protection
Bitdefender Time Machine Protection serves as an additional layer of security
for your backup drive, including all the files you have decided to store in it,
by blocking the access of any external source. In case files from your Time
Machine drive will be encrypted by ransomware, you will be able to recover
them without paying for the asked ransom.
In case you need to restore items from a Time Machine backup, please check
the Apple support page for instructions.
Turning on or off Time Machine Protection
To turn on or off disable Time Machine Protection:
1. Open Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac.
2. Click Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac in the menu bar and choose
Preferences.
3. Select the Protection tab.
4. Select or clear the Time Machine Protection check box.
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