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How Do Cybercriminals Spread Malware?

Cybercriminals can spread malware through phishing attacks, man-in-the-middle attacks, exploit kits and drive-by downloads. Cybercriminals typically use social engineering tactics to trick people into downloading malware or exploit security vulnerabilities to install malware without the victim knowing. Continue reading to learn more about malware, how cybercriminals spread it, how to detect if your device is infected and how to stay protected against malware.

What Is One-Time Share and What Are Its Benefits?

One-Time Share is a feature Keeper® Password Manager offers that allows users to securely share passwords and other sensitive data with anyone on a time-limited basis. When using One-Time Share, the recipient does not have to be a Keeper user themselves, making it convenient to securely share sensitive information with anyone. Continue reading to learn more about One-Time Share and the benefits of using this feature when sending sensitive logins and other data.

Recovering From a Data Breach: What You Should Do

Your data that’s stored with an organization you trusted could become exposed due to a targeted cyber attack or data breach. If your data was part of a public data breach, you need to change any compromised passwords, monitor your accounts for suspicious activity, freeze your credit and notify any relevant parties of the data breach. Continue reading to learn more about data breaches, how to recover from a data breach and how to prevent future data breaches from happening.

Can Someone Hack Your Zelle With Your Phone Number?

Yes, it is possible for someone to hack your Zelle account with your phone number if you use your phone number as a method of authentication for the Zelle app. This is possible due to a cyber threat known as a SIM-swapping attack. However, this shouldn’t be a cause for panic, as there are security measures you can take to prevent this from happening.

How To Detect and Prevent an Attacker's Lateral Movement in Your Network

To detect lateral movement, organizations need to identify abnormal network activity, map lateral movement paths, analyze user behavior and verify unknown devices. If left unnoticed, lateral movement can often lead to data breaches and the loss of highly sensitive data. Organizations can prevent lateral movement within their network by enforcing least privilege access, implementing zero trust, segmenting networks and investing in a PAM solution.

Expedite CMMC With Keeper Security

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) introduced its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program in early 2020. CMMC is a security framework and assessor certification program designed to ensure that all Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors meet at least basic cybersecurity requirements for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), which includes compliance with a variety of standards published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

How To Avoid Scams on Facebook Marketplace

You can avoid scams on Facebook Marketplace by only using secure methods of payment, looking at buyer and seller reviews, inspecting an item closely before purchasing it and only communicating through Messenger. While Facebook Marketplace is a great way to find clothes, furniture and other items at discounted prices, there comes the risk of being scammed on the platform, making it crucial to be extra cautious as both a buyer and a seller.

Twelve Common Types of Malware

Malware is malicious software that cybercriminals use to infect a victim’s device. Cybercriminals use malware to gain control of the device, damage it or steal sensitive information. They use different types of malware to infect and exploit a user’s device. Some common types of malware include ransomware, Trojans, spyware and keyloggers. Continue reading to learn more about these types of malware, how they get delivered and how to stay protected from them.

How to Securely Share Passwords With Friends and Family

You can securely share passwords with friends and family by using a password manager. A password manager is a tool that aids users in creating, managing, securely storing and sharing their passwords. Some password managers also allow you to securely share additional sensitive data such as paperwork and credit card details Continue reading to learn the importance of sharing passwords securely and how a password manager can help.

Seven Signs a Job Offer Is a Scam

While looking for a job, you have to be careful about which jobs you apply to and avoid job offer scams. Some signs of a job offer scam are if the recruiter asks for personal information before hiring you, the job seems too good to be true, the company wants you to pay for something, or if communication is unprofessional. Continue reading to learn more about job offer scams, why they are dangerous, how to tell if a job offer is a scam and how to stay protected against them.