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Beyond IT: The Organization-Wide Benefits of Password Managers

Government IT managers are tasked with an ever-growing list of responsibilities, from IT infrastructure to operations, equipment, systems administration and security. IT teams are also directly responsible for protecting sensitive government information, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII) like names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, forms of payment, Social Security numbers and financial records.

Locker vs Crypto Ransomware: What's the Difference?

While both locker and crypto ransomware are types of ransomware, there is one key difference between the two. The main difference between locker and crypto ransomware is that locker ransomware locks an entire device whereas crypto ransomware only encrypts files and data stored on the infected device. Keep reading to learn more about locker and crypto ransomware and how your organization can prevent these and other ransomware attacks.

Looming Cyber Threats to Watch for Before the Paris 2024 Olympics

When it comes to the Olympic Games, the first thought on people’s minds is not usually about managing their cybersecurity. While the Olympics are home to the best of the best athletes, it is also home to trained cybercriminals who seek to profit off the large scale event for their own gain. With the Paris Olympics this summer congregating in over 16 cities in France, there is an abundance of opportunities for cybercrimes such as phishing scams and fake ticket sales to occur.

What's at Stake if a Credit Union Is Breached?

The financial industry experienced the second-highest data breach cost in 2023, according to IBM. This includes breaches that affected credit unions as well as other financial institutions. But, despite costs, what else is at stake if a credit union is breached? If a credit union is breached, customer Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is at risk of being exposed and used for malicious purposes such as identity theft and fraud.

How To Prevent Scammers From Accessing Your Email

Your email is a goldmine for cybercriminals because of the extensive amount of information an attacker can gain from it, making it important to protect your email from unauthorized access. To prevent scammers from accessing your email, you should use a passkey to log in (if available), enable MFA and have an email recovery option set up. Continue reading to learn the importance of protecting your email and the steps you should be taking to protect your email account.

The Benefits of Passwordless Authentication

Many organizations are planning to adopt passwordless authentication or are already in the process of doing so. Passwordless authentication has many benefits such as being more secure than traditional passwords, providing a better user experience, reducing helpdesk costs and enhancing productivity. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of implementing passwordless authentication in your organization and how Keeper helps with its implementation.

How To Prevent Data Loss

Up to 94% of companies that experience severe data loss never recover, making it important for every organization to take steps to protect their data. To prevent data loss, organizations should regularly back up data, keep software up to date, store sensitive data in encrypted storage, use antivirus software, implement least privileged access and equip employees with a password manager.

Fraud Alert vs Credit Freeze: Which One Should I Use?

Both fraud alerts and credit freezes are free of charge, but there are some differences between the two you should be aware of if you’re deciding on placing one over the other. Both fraud alerts and credit freezes are meant to protect you from identity theft and fraud, however, fraud alerts add an extra layer of verification and only last a year, whereas credit freezes prevent new credit from being opened and don’t expire.

What's New With Keeper | May 2024

Keeper Security is excited to announce that we now support passkeys on Android and iOS mobile apps. This update extends passkey management functionality in the Keeper Vault beyond the Keeper browser extension support for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave and Safari that we announced last year. Passkeys are a new type of credential that can entirely replace passwords or be used for multi-factor authentication.