A botnet is a network of infected devices known as bots, which are controlled by a single attacking party known as a bot herder. Botnets are made up of Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as computers, mobile devices, network routers and smart TVs. Botnets are used to carry out time-consuming cyber activities such as
The main difference between malware and viruses is that malware is an umbrella term used to describe all types of malicious software, whereas viruses are a specific type of malware. In other words, all viruses are malware but not all types of malware are viruses. Continue reading to learn what malware is, what a virus
If you accidentally answer a spam call, scammers know your number is connected to a real person and can target you with more spam calls. These targeted spam calls will try to trick you into giving up your personal information which allows cybercriminals to steal your money, your identity and even your voice. You should
While support for hardware security keys is not new to Keeper, historically users were required to have a backup Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) option in addition to using a security key. Keeper is excited to announce support for user authentication leveraging only a hardware security key as the 2FA method, without requiring a backup option. Consumers
Cyber extortion is a category of cybercrime that involves digitally threatening or coercing someone to do something against their will. Cyber extortion typically disables an organization’s operations or exposes an entity’s valuable assets such as confidential data, intellectual property or infrastructure systems. A cybercriminal will then threaten organizations or individuals to pay a ransom to
Some of the most common types of password attacks include password cracking, password spraying, dictionary attacks, credential stuffing, brute force and rainbow table attacks. The better your password habits are, the less susceptible you are to password attacks. Keeper’s Password Management Report found that only 25% of respondents use strong, unique passwords for every account
Hackers want stolen medical records to commit identity theft, use the stolen data as a ransom, sell it on the dark web or impersonate the victim to receive medical services. Medical records are valuable to cybercriminals as they allow cybercriminals to commit fraud and go undetected longer than they can with other Personally Identifiable Information
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the network of physical objects – “things” – that connect and share data with the internet, other IoT devices and the cloud. IoT devices are often embedded with sensors, software and other technologies to exchange data with other devices and systems when connected to the internet. IoT devices
Keeper Security is excited to introduce Granular Sharing Enforcements for all products in the Keeper® platform. This feature, an extension of Keeper’s robust existing sharing policies, enables administrators to apply detailed restrictions for record creation and sharing to user roles. By doing so, Keeper Admins can easily enforce the principle of least privilege and simplify
Online shopping has allowed buyers to find bargains and conveniently purchase from retailers all over the world. However, cybercriminals take advantage of the anonymity of online shopping to scam online buyers. If you get scammed while shopping online, you need to contact your credit card issuer, freeze your credit, change any compromised passwords, contact the
Do you know what your employees are downloading? In a perfect world, all of the IT systems and software used by an organization would be explicitly approved by the IT department. In reality, your network is closer to the wild west. Whether it’s design software for quick touch-up tasks, a cloud-based service to transfer heavy
Yes, passkeys are phishing-resistant because they are built on the WebAuthn standard which is an authentication standard that uses public key cryptography to authenticate a user’s identity before they’re able to log in to their account. Continue reading to learn more about what makes passkeys phishing-resistant, plus the additional benefits of signing in to your
If your online accounts keep getting hacked, you should scan your computer for malware, update your account passwords, enable MFA, check your account’s settings for suspicious changes, change your account’s security questions and place a fraud alert on your credit report. Continue reading to learn the signs that point to your online account being hacked,
Digital identity refers to the collection of data that represents an entity online. Digital identity can represent users, organizations or electronic devices and consists of their accounts, credentials, certificates, behaviors and usage patterns. In Identity Access Management (IAM), digital identity is needed to authenticate a user and authorize their permissions to access sensitive data. Digital
The main differences between a worm and a virus are how they spread and how they are activated. Worms spread automatically to devices through a network by self-replicating, whereas viruses spread by attaching themselves to files or programs. Worms don’t need human interaction to activate and infect a device, whereas viruses do. Continue reading to
Antivirus software has been around for decades and you might be wondering if you still need it. The answer is yes, you still need antivirus software to protect your internet-connected devices. In the past, antivirus software was necessary to browse the internet safely. However, devices have improved their security measures recently, making antivirus software seem
Password managers help you manage streaming apps by storing the login credentials for each of those apps in a secure digital vault. With more people streaming movies and TV shows on apps like Netflix and Hulu, and streaming music on apps like Spotify, more passwords are being created for all of those different streaming service
A Trojan horse, or Trojan, is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software or files to infiltrate a system. Trojan horses are one of the most common types of malware – making it crucial to learn what it is and how you can keep your devices safe from becoming infected with Trojans.
Common cybersecurity vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit include weak credentials, lack of data encryption, misconfigurations, out-of-date software and zero days. These vulnerabilities often lead to cyber attacks that bypass an organization’s security measures and steal confidential data. Organizations need to identify and mitigate these vulnerabilities to prevent security breaches. Continue reading to learn more about
The main difference between authentication and authorization is that authentication verifies a user’s identity while authorization grants users the right to access resources. Both play an important role in protecting your confidential data from security breaches. You should be implementing authentication and authorization to protect your organization from unauthorized access. Continue reading to learn more