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Keeper 101: Record Types

Keeper’s Record Types feature provides users the ability to create records of various template types, grouped into categories, each containing a unique collection of field types and functionality within the record. Create a New Record & Change Types When you create a new record you will have the option to choose a record “type”. To begin, click Create New, then select a record type from the dropdown menu. Enter a name for the record and click Next. Now you can enter the specific details that apply to this record.

The Bookmark Trap: How Discord Admins Fell Prey to Social Engineering

Brian Krebs wrote: "A number of Discord communities focused on cryptocurrency have been hacked this past month after their administrators were tricked into running malicious Javascript code disguised as a Web browser bookmark. "According to interviews with victims, several of the attacks began with an interview request from someone posing as a reporter for a crypto-focused news outlet online.

AI Voice-Based Scams Rise as One-Third of Victims Can't Tell if the Voice is Real or Not

As audio deepfake technology continues to go mainstream as part of the evolution in AI-based tools, new data shows there are plenty of victims and they aren’t prepared for such an attack. Imagine you get a call from your child or grandchild telling you they’re in some kind of trouble, an accident, etc. and need money. And it really does sound like them. Would you help? Scammers who are making use of AI to synthesize sound-alike voices as part of vishing scam calls are hoping you will.

Russian Ransomware Cybercriminal Behind $200 Million in Damages is Sanctioned by the U.S. Government

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has identified and designated Mikhail Matveev for his role in ransomware attacks back 2021. When the U.S. sanctions a country, a business, or a group, the intent is to A) confiscate any and all property owned by the designee within the U.S. or in the possession of a U.S. person, and B) add the designee to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List.

Compromised Credentials: Tactics, Risks, Mitigation

The theft of users’ credentials is a growing industry. The market for compromised credentials is vast and has huge potential due to: These factors have created a lucrative market for cybercriminals who are able to steal credentials and sell them on the black market. The stolen credentials can then be used to access personal and financial information, commit identity theft, or launch other cyberattacks.

Keeper Security Named Winner for Encryption in 2023 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards

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.

A Tale of Two States and Counties: How Whole-of-State is Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity

We all know that cyberattacks in the public sector are mounting. Over 100 state and municipal governments and dozens of school districts were compromised by ransomware last year. And geopolitical tensions will only embolden both state-linked and financially motivated threat actors going forward. These are uneasy times for cybersecurity leaders at these government and education sector entities. But help is at hand.

The Great Resignation of CISOs: Relieve Burnout Through Automated System Hardening

The cybersecurity landscape is witnessing a phenomenon that has come to be known as the “Great Resignation” among Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). The challenges faced by CISOs in coping with ever-increasing regulations, compliance mandates, and the need for skilled resources have reached a tipping point. Coupled with a lack of cooperation from the C-suite, these factors have led to a surge in burnout among CISOs.