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How To Use an Authenticator App

To use an authenticator app, you will need to choose one that suits your security preferences, scan the QR code or enter the key, securely store your backup codes and sign in to your account. An authenticator app verifies your identity by generating random numeric codes that you will enter with your username and password to access an account.

What To Do if You Give Your Card Details to a Scammer

Did you fall for a scam and accidentally give your card details to a scammer? To protect yourself and your finances, you should lock your card, contact your card issuer and freeze your credit report. Continue reading to learn what you should do if you’ve fallen for a scam and how you can avoid scams in the future.

Are Cyber Attacks Increasing?

Yes, cyber attacks including phishing, malware and ransomware attacks, continue to increase in 2024. According to Keeper Security’s recent study, 92% of IT leaders say cyber attacks are occurring more frequently today than in 2023. Continue reading to learn which types of cyber attacks have increased in 2024, emerging cyber threats and how to protect your organization from cyber attacks.

How To Spot a Credit Card Skimmer

According to the FBI, credit card skimming costs individuals and banks approximately $1 billion annually. You can spot a credit card skimmer by searching for a tampered security seal, checking for misalignments, wiggling the card reader or looking inside the card reader. Continue reading to learn more about credit card skimmers, how to spot them and what you can do if your card gets skimmed.

Keeper Named Value Leader by EMA for Privileged Access Management

Keeper is cost-effective and easy to deploy – and the industry is taking notice. Keeper Security’s zero-trust Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution, KeeperPAM, has again been recognized as a Value Leader by the IT and data management analyst research and consulting firm Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) in its 2024 PAM Radar Report: Read the Full Report.

Why Am I Getting So Many Spam Calls?

You may be receiving an increase in spam calls if your phone number is on the dark web or people search sites, if you’ve answered spam calls in the past or if your phone number was leaked in a data breach. Spam calls are unwanted calls that could be from telemarketers, robocallers or scammers. Although some spam calls are simply unsolicited, scam calls fall under the category of spam calls but are different due to their malicious nature.

Best Practices for Creating Strong Passwords You'll Remember

Making sure your password is strong yet memorable can be challenging and stressful. However, following best practices – like using passphrases, incorporating acronyms and relying on a password manager – will ensure your passwords are strong and safe. A strong password should contain at least 16 characters, with a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.

How To Tell if There Is Spyware on Your Laptop

Spyware is a type of malware that can be installed on your device without your knowledge. The main goal of spyware is to spy on you and gather your private information, like passwords or credit card information. Despite spyware being elusive and undetectable at times, you can tell if there is spyware on your laptop by recognizing common signs. Some of these signs include unwanted pop-up ads, slower performance, shorter battery life and redirections on your browser.