Roughly 212.4 million Americans were affected by data breaches in 2021, according to a report by Surfshark. Using a weak password is one of the root causes of a data breach. Passwords that contain dictionary words may be easier to memorize, but this also makes them much less challenging for attackers to crack. A password generator removes the task of creating unique passwords for each platform.
Credentials are a set of attributes that uniquely identify an entity such as a person, an organization, a service or a device. According to IBM’s Cost of a data breach report, compromised credentials were the primary attack vector of 19% of the data breaches the study highlights. A 2021 data breach report by ITRC reveals that cyberattacks, including credential stuffing, made up 88% of data breaches in Q3 of 2022.
As the world continues to change, so does the nature of warfare, where the Internet has become the main battleground for most of the world’s conflicts. But where is this headed? Cyberattacks have been around for much longer than you may think. The first worm was created by Bob Thomas in 1971: a malicious software that replicates itself, using some of the first world computers to spread to others.
The need for cybersecurity in small and midsize businesses (SMBs) has never been more crucial. Any organization can suffer catastrophic effects from cyberattacks, but small businesses are particularly vulnerable. Unprepared small firms may experience tremendous financial consequences as well as damage to their reputation, productivity, staff morale and much more when a cyberattack occurs. When establishing cybersecurity processes and strategies, it is crucial to understand the risks.
Revolutionizing the way businesses and consumers complete transactions, digital wallets continue to grow in popularity due to their ease of use and stronger security when compared to traditional payment methods. However, the increased use of digital wallets makes for a major target for cybercriminals. It is important to remember to follow best practices when opening and using digital wallets to ensure you and your information are protected.
Email allows people to instantly connect with others across the world and share almost any information they want. They frequently contain text, document attachments and multimedia such as images and videos. With all of this information able to be shared, chances are you’ve sent a good amount of sensitive information to other people over the years – and that makes your email account a target for cybercriminals.
Keeper is your first line of protection, for yourself and your business. For businesses seeking the best cybersecurity available, Keeper’s distinctive security architecture safeguards systems and data with a simple, quick-to-deploy solution. You can feel secure about the security of your organization because of Keeper’s visibility, management, and compliance features. Keeper will guarantee the security of all your private information with our leading password manager software.
Keeper recently released their 2022 US Password Practices Report – diving deep into the password habits of 2,000 Americans. Findings show that Americans are continuing to disregard basic password hygiene and giving in to scams, which are leaving them vulnerable to breaches and loss of money. Read on to learn more about Americans’ password habits in 2022.
During the pandemic, approximately 60% of full-time and part-time employees in the U.S. worked remotely. Firms weren’t ready for their employees to work remotely, but many employers quickly realized the benefits of remote work. As remote work became more common, the number of cyber criminals increased drastically. IT professionals have never been more cautious with their work security.
It’s no surprise that cyberattacks are skyrocketing. Report after report indicates they’ve exploded in recent years as cybercriminals take advantage of the rapid proliferation of endpoints, growing reliance on digital devices, and shift toward remote and hybrid work. However, as the number of attacks increases, the types of attacks remain surprisingly simple. You guessed it. They’re still going after passwords, credentials and secrets.
We live in the 21st century, where now kids are able to access the internet on their own from as early as 8 years old. Today’s youth are often called “digital natives” because they are so comfortable with living online. But as much as we may admire their proficiency with their devices, we shouldn’t forget that security is probably not top of mind.
Keeper is never at rest, continually adapting, updating and upgrading our products and services to best meet our customers’ needs, which is why we’re excited to announce two new cloud data centers in Canada and Japan.
Using your browser’s password manager to save the passwords for all your accounts can be tempting. Although it seems like it’s going to be the most seamless experience, it’s actually not. Browser password managers are not safe because they are not encrypted and they can be easily compromised – leading to your passwords also being compromised and more. Read on to learn why browser password managers are not safe to utilize.
Purchasing holiday gifts is now more simple and more convenient than ever thanks to online shopping. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are preparing for the holidays just like us, but they’re doing so with bad intentions. Cybercriminals have developed easier and more advanced methods to steal customers’ money and personal information.
