There are several steps you should take after discovering your identity has been stolen such as getting a copy of your credit reports, contacting your credit card issuers and banks, reporting the theft to the FTC and placing a security freeze on your credit. Read on to learn more about identity theft and what you can do to mitigate the risks of having your identity stolen in the future.
The C-Suite and other senior executives are frequently the targets of cyberattacks. As the most visible members of an organization, executives have access to sensitive information, influence inside the organization and a public platform, making them valuable targets for cybercriminals. Organizations of all sizes need to actively reduce risk for senior management.
You shouldn’t turn off your Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) because it removes the extra layer of security it adds to your account, making it easier for cybercriminals to compromise it. Keep on reading to learn why 2FA should be left enabled for your online accounts and why it should be added to your accounts if it isn’t already.
The internet is used for just about everything in our lives: to pay bills, shop, stream movies, attend school, work remotely and more. Since we are now online more than ever, cybercriminals are always coming up with new ways to steal data. One way is by leading people to illegitimate websites, which is why it’s crucial that you know how to spot a legitimate site from a phony one.
You’ve done the research. You know you need a secure way to create, store and protect your passwords and you’ve chosen Keeper as your personal password manager. But which plan is right for you? Figuring out which Keeper personal plan is right for you is easy. To find the best Keeper Password Manager plan, let’s figure out which features you need in a password management solution. Follow this guide to help you make the best choice when deciding between plans.
You can stay safe online during tax season by using strong and unique passwords for your accounts, backing up all your sensitive data and files, not using public WiFi when filing and more. Continue reading to learn more about staying safe online when filing your taxes and the importance of doing so.
Encryption technology is vital to securely sharing information over the internet. An estimated 1.145 trillion MB of data is created every day, and encryption prevents sensitive information from being intercepted, read or altered by the wrong recipients. Not sure what encryption is or how it works? Keep reading to learn more about data encryption, its purpose and benefits.
Keeper Security and TrendCandy Research surveyed over 400 IT and security professionals to explore the common challenges that organizations face with their current Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. The results are conclusive. Not only are major components of traditional PAM solutions not being used, but many respondents admit to never fully deploying the solutions they paid for.
Cyber hygiene refers to cybersecurity best practices that both businesses and individuals implement to maintain the security and health of their accounts, networks and devices. Having good cyber hygiene protects you from common cyberthreats and cyberattacks that target you and your sensitive data. Continue reading to learn more about cyber hygiene, its importance and how you can benefit from practicing good cyber hygiene.
In February of 2021, one of the operators at the City of Oldsmar’s water treatment system noticed a change in the water supply. The level of sodium hydroxide was abnormally high, which would have been lethal for residents if ingested in large amounts. Quick to react, the operator was able to reverse it before any damage was done.
Clicking on malicious links can lead to compromised accounts and can infect your devices with malware. Learning how to check if a link is safe, before clicking on it, is important to keeping you safe online. You can check if a link is safe by hovering over the link to see if it’s the URL it’s saying it is or by using a URL checker.
Data breaches are on the rise and they can be both unexpected and costly. The average estimated cost of a data breach has peaked at an all-time high—an astounding $4.35 million, according to a 2022 report by IBM and the Ponemon Institute. Poor password hygiene and legacy software are two key culprits that will increase your chances of falling victim to a password breach.
Wireless devices on your home networks can include everything from PCs, phones and tablets to IP cameras, voice assistants, smart TVs and connected appliances. Simple precautions you take to secure your home WiFi network will help prevent cybercriminals from accessing your devices and stealing your data. You can secure your WiFi network by creating a separate guest WiFi network, turning on your router’s encryption, using a VPN for further protection and more.
An IT challenge as old as Software as a Service (SaaS) exists in every corner of the organization — whether to have a single technology vendor or multiple solutions. In some organizations, this is the case for password managers. And since software features vary, there are compelling reasons that lead an organization to have a single solution or more than one.
The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) turns five this year. While the law spawned many imitators, most notably the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the GDPR remains the world’s most comprehensive, far-reaching data privacy law to date. It gave European citizens a wide swath of new data privacy rights, while placing significant new data governance responsibilities on organizations.
Have you ever checked on your passwords and noticed a warning that they’ve been compromised? One compromised password can put all your credentials at risk, but how does this happen? Your passwords may be showing as compromised due to a breach, poor password practices or for other reasons. Read on to learn more about compromised passwords and how you can start better securing them.
Dark web monitoring is an important tool that gives businesses and people insight into what information about them is available on the dark web. A dark web monitoring tool works by scanning thousands of websites, searching for your credentials and personal information. However, not all dark web monitoring tools and services are built the same. Different services offer different features when scanning through lists of stolen credentials and personal data.
