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Are Google-Generated Passwords Safe?

Google’s auto-generated passwords aren’t typically the most secure as the character limit is 15. Having a limit of 15 characters prevents a user from creating longer passwords. The longer a password is, the harder it is for cybercriminals to crack. Continue reading to learn more about Google-generated passwords and why they are not the most secure option for your digital security.

How To Ensure HIPAA Compliance With a Password Manager

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is U.S. legislation created to set national privacy and security standards to protect the privacy of patient health information and prevent data breaches. All organizations associated with healthcare, including health insurance companies and business associates, fall under HIPAA regulations – meaning they have to comply with HIPAA compliance requirements.

Keeper 101 | Enterprise - Keeper Connection Manager With Remote Browser Isolation On-premise

Keeper Connection Manager, is a Zero-Knowledge and Zero-Trust platform that provides instant, secure and effortless access to your infrastructure and desktops from any device. Keeper Connection Manager is an agentless remote desktop gateway that can be installed in any on-premise or cloud environment. Keeper Connection Manager was built by the original creators of Apache Guacamole, a widely used open source remote access gateway with millions of installs. Guacamole's proven technology and active development community provides customers with a high level of trust.

How Are People Targeted With Malware?

Malware, short for malicious software, is a program that is intentionally designed to harm computer systems and devices. In 2022, 5.5 billion malware attacks occurred around the world. Cybercriminals often use malware to cause damage to a system, take control of your device, spy on your web activity or steal personal data for financial gain. Individuals are targeted with malware through methods such as phishing, smishing and vishing which are types of social engineering.

Cybersecurity Hygiene Checklist for 2024

To maintain good cybersecurity hygiene, individuals and organizations should follow a cybersecurity hygiene checklist that outlines best practices to keep themselves protected, such as regularly backing up data, keeping software up to date and using strong passwords. Continue reading to learn more about how you or your organization can strengthen your cybersecurity hygiene in 2024.

How To Protect Your Bank Account

Online banking, while convenient, comes with cybersecurity risks. Bank accounts are susceptible to account takeover attacks, which happen when a hacker gains access to the account and changes the credentials. This prevents the account owner from accessing their bank account and allows the hacker to make unauthorized purchases or access other, linked accounts. According to the American Bank, account takeover fraud is expected to cause losses of more than $343 billion worldwide between 2023 and 2027.

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.