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What To Look for in a PAM Solution

Organizations need a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution to protect their privileged accounts from misuse and compromise. However, not all PAM solutions are created the same. Traditional on-premises PAM platforms can lack the features needed to provide a dynamic and secure solution. The key features to look for in a modern PAM solution include zero-trust security, cloud-based infrastructure, integration with native tools and easy deployment.

What Is a Passkey Manager?

A passkey manager is a tool that aids users in generating, storing and managing the passkeys they use to log in to their accounts. There are many types of passkey managers available on the market, including ones that come built into your devices, browser-based passkey managers and dedicated passkey managers that allow you to access your passkeys from anywhere. Continue reading to learn more about what passkey managers are and why you should use them to store your passkeys.

Authenticator App vs SMS Authentication: Which Is Safer?

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has become a cybersecurity necessity for protecting online accounts. It ensures that only authorized users can access an account. However, when picking an MFA method, some options are more secure than others. An authenticator app is safer than SMS authentication because it generates 2FA codes locally, which prevents cybercriminals from intercepting the codes as they can with SMS.

Can Passkeys Be Shared?

Yes, passkeys can be shared when you store them in a password manager that supports them. Since passkeys are tied to the devices they’re created on, sharing them with someone who uses a different Operating System (OS) isn’t an option. However, with a dedicated password manager, users can share their passkeys with anyone, no matter what devices they use.

Types of Privileged Accounts

Organizations separate access to specific data and administrative capabilities into different types of privileged accounts in order to securely run their operations. Some types of privileged accounts include domain administrator (admin) accounts, local admin accounts, privileged user accounts and emergency accounts. If not properly managed or secured, cybercriminals can gain unauthorized access to these privileged accounts and steal an organization’s sensitive data.

How To Identify a Fake Text Message

A few ways you can identify if a text message is fake is if its context is irrelevant to you; it’s claiming to be someone you know from an unknown number; it displays a sense of urgency; it’s asking you to click on a link; and it contains spelling, grammatical errors or both. In recent years, there has been an abundance of fake text messages targeting individuals to steal their personal information – placing victims at risk of having their identity stolen and losing money.

How To Tell if Spyware Is on Your Phone and How to Remove It

While browsing the internet, you may accidentally install spyware on your phone without even knowing. Android phones are known to be more susceptible to spyware than iPhones; however, anyone who owns a smartphone needs to watch out for spyware – especially if your phone is outdated or jailbroken. Some ways you can tell if spyware is installed is if your phone’s camera and mic turn on randomly, you hear a noise during phone calls, or you see unfamiliar apps and files on your phone.

Child Identity Theft: What It Is and How To Protect Your Child

Child identity theft occurs when someone uses a minor’s personal information to get loans, open credit cards, steal benefits or secure employment– all under a child’s name. One in 50 children in the U.S. are victims of child identity theft yearly, making it crucial for parents to take steps to protect their children from identity theft. Continue reading to learn more about child identity theft and the steps you can take to protect your child.

What Can Someone Do With Your Social Security Number?

If someone steals your Social Security number, they can use it to open bank accounts under your name, steal your benefits, file your tax return and commit other types of fraud. Your Social Security number is tied to your identity in the U.S. Without it, you are unable to identify yourself to receive employment and benefits. A threat actor can use your Social Security number for malicious purposes such as stealing your benefits or committing crimes under your name.

How Do You Use a Passkey?

To use a passkey on an online account or application, you first need to generate the passkey using your device or password manager. Once your passkey is generated, you can use it to sign in to the online account or application it’s for without having to enter a password. Continue reading to learn more about how to start using passkeys and why you should use them over passwords.