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A bait-and-switch scam is a practice in which a vendor lures in a buyer with a tempting offer for a great product that the vendor does not intend to sell. This usually means advertising a too-good-to-be-true deal which, when the buyer is “baited,” is then “switched” out for a different offer. Understanding Bait-And-Switch Scams Bait-and-switch

If you use iCloud Keychain, you should switch to a dedicated password manager because it has superior security and more features to help you streamline password and data management. Password managers are cross-functional, allow you to securely share passwords, provide you with the ability to store more than just passwords and have secure add-ons available

Gmail accounts often contain vital, sensitive information including confidential documents and personal photos. They also often serve as a way to recover passwords for accounts like your banking login. That’s why email accounts are a common target for cybercriminals. Access to your Gmail account could be used to steal your money or your identity. You

Depending on how you create your passwords, such as the length or including letters, numbers and symbols, the time it would take a cybercriminal to crack it varies. Understanding what makes it easy for cybercriminals to crack your passwords is critical to keeping yourself safe from becoming a victim of this type of attack. Read

You can help prevent cyberstalking by protecting your data with a password manager, staying private on social media and following other cybersecurity best practices to keep yourself and your data safe. Keep reading to learn the best tips for preventing cyberstalking. What Is Cyberstalking? Cyberstalking is stalking conducted using technology. It involves repeated, frightening harassment

According to Pew Research, 41% of Americans have experienced some form of online harassment – and the severity of incidents has been getting worse over time. Understanding what different types of online harassment look like, and what behaviors harassers engage in, can help you recognize and address it. Keep reading to learn about the different

Privileged Access Management (PAM) enables organizations to address core controls needed to qualify for many cyber insurance policies. It’s important for organizations to be insured and mitigate the potential impact of a breach, and PAM is a critical part of any risk management strategy. In this blog, we’ll take a look at how organizations can

The main difference between the deep web and the dark web is that the deep web is bigger and used every day by most people without even realizing it. The dark web can only be accessed with the Tor browser and is riskier to access than the deep web. Continue reading to learn more about

Keeper Security has released its latest research, Password Management Report: Unifying Perception with Reality, which assesses the password habits of individuals across the United States and Europe.   For the report, Keeper surveyed over 8,000 people. The survey focuses on the differences between what people say they do to ensure their cybersecurity, and what they actually

The four types of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) are knowledge, possession, inherence and location. These authentication types provide a foundation for a number of MFA methods, giving users multiple options for securing their data, ranging from SMS message tokens to hardware security keys. Which method is right for you or your business can depend upon what

Hackers fall into one of three general categories: white hat hackers, black hat hackers and gray hat hackers. But these aren’t the only types of hackers that exist. There are also red hat hackers, green hat hackers, blue hat hackers and more. Read on to learn more about the types of hackers and what makes

Yes, anyone who has access to your web browser or uses malicious software to hack it will be able to access the passwords saved in your browser. These known security flaws in browser password managers are often ignored because they are convenient to use. However, your passwords are not secure in a browser password manager.

Keeper Security partnered with Brigantia almost three years ago to focus on growing our business in the UK and Ireland MSP markets. It was an honour to re-join forces for a productive afternoon in London for an informative workshop with current partners. Brigantia’s Sales Director, Angus Shaw, and Keeper Security’s Global Channel Director, John Andrews,

Yes, your WiFi provider – also called an Internet Service Provider (ISP) – can see what you search and what sites you visit, even when you’re in incognito mode. The owner of the router will also be able to see what you search in the router logs. Incognito mode only prevents your site visits from

Cybercriminals are using AI to carry out various cyber attacks including password cracking, phishing emails, impersonation and deepfakes. It’s important you understand how cybercriminals are using AI to their advantage so you can better protect yourself and family, as well as your accounts and data. Continue reading to learn about AI-enabled cyber attacks and what

Updated on February 19, 2024. Cybersecurity never sleeps. The threat environment and technologies used to defend against it are constantly evolving, making it imperative for cyber professionals to stay on top of the latest news, information and alerts. In no particular order, here are the top cybersecurity blogs and sites you should be following in

Cybercriminals often use phishing emails to get you to click on malicious links or attachments. Clicking on these scams can trigger a malware infection that places all your sensitive data at risk of becoming compromised. Before deciding to click on an attachment, you should make sure it’s safe to open.  You can check if an

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is any data that can identify a specific individual. Data like your Social Security number allows you to open credit cards, get a loan and more. It’s also data that is vital to keep secure in order to protect your identity and assets.  Read on to learn more about what types

Hackers steal your passwords through a variety of methods including data breaches, password cracking, guessing, physical theft and malware. This can have serious consequences, especially if the hackers gain access to your accounts, but there are ways to protect yourself.  Read on to learn more about how hackers steal passwords and how to prevent them

Keeper Security’s Enterprise Password Management (EPM) solution has been recognized as the Overall Leader in password management by the analyst firm GigaOm in their 2023 Radar Report for Password Management.  GigaOm has named Keeper as the overall leader for two years in a row. This designation comes on the heels of similar recognition by G2,