There are many cybersecurity threats privileged accounts face including phishing, insider threats, malware and brute force attacks. When privileged accounts aren’t managed or secured properly, all of an organization’s sensitive data is vulnerable to being successfully targeted by threat actors. Continue reading to learn how and why cybercriminals target privileged accounts and how organizations can keep their most critical accounts safe.
A pretexting attack is a type of social engineering attack where the threat actor persuades their target into revealing sensitive information or sending them money by making up a story, hence the word “pretext.” Pretexting attacks can come in many different forms including a phone call, text message, email or even in person.
If a scammer knows your email address, you should be extra-vigilant about phishing, and secure all your accounts with strong passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). If you suspect a scammer has gained access to your email account, you should take steps with your email provider to secure your account and let all your contacts know you have been hacked. Read on to learn more details about what a scammer can do with your email address and how to protect your account.
We at Keeper Security are proud to announce that we’ve been recognized by the 2023 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards as the overall winner for Encryption. The Business Intelligence Group conducts the annual Fortress Cybersecurity Awards to recognize experts, engineers, people and products in the field of cybersecurity.
How you use a password manager varies slightly depending on which password manager you have. However, they all have similar functionality. To use a password manager, you first have to set your master password, set up your multi-factor authentication methods, export and import your current passwords, download the necessary apps and create new strong passwords for each of your accounts.
The term ‘passwordless’ is easy to wrap your head around (no passwords!) but is often used as an umbrella term that includes passkeys and magic links sent via email or text message.
Sending sensitive information over the internet is often necessary, despite the risks. You may need to send copies of your passport to validate your employment status at a new job, or you might need to send tax forms with your social security number to your accountant. How can you send this information without making it vulnerable to cybercriminals? Using a software platform that uses zero-knowledge encryption is the most secure way to share sensitive information and files.
