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In our previous Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) blog we talked about the added value we as cybersecurity practitioners can bring to the table by sharing knowledge we take for granted with individuals across the organization that will ultimately help strengthen defenses. The first topic we covered was multi-factor authentication (MFA). CSAM’s next topic is using strong passwords. Here are a few tips we have found useful to share with colleagues, as well as family and friends.

Some organizations might think they’re saving money by not investing in proper cybersecurity solutions, but one data breach could bankrupt a company. In fact, the average cost of a data breach has reached an all-time high of $4.35 million, according to a 2022 report by IBM and the Ponemon institute. Companies must take measures to secure their data and avoid potentially dire financial consequences.

A focus of this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme – “See Yourself in Cyber” – are the simple actions that individuals and organizations can take to better protect themselves against cybercrime. Two of those steps are using strong passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA). It’s easy to see why.

We are proud to announce that Keeper Security has been recognized as the 2022 Privileged Access Management Solution of the Year in the 6th annual Cybersecurity Breakthrough Awards. The Tech Breakthrough organization, a global market intelligence and recognition platform for innovative technology companies, conducts the awards program “to honor excellence and recognize the creativity, hard work and success of cybersecurity companies, technologies and products.”

Traveling abroad is exciting, but the possibility of having your data stolen is not. To stay safe online while traveling abroad you should be cautious of how much you share on social media, avoid public WiFi and more. Keep reading to learn how to stay safe online before and during that next big trip.

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Social engineering is the psychological manipulation used to get others to do things or reveal private information. Between 70% and 90% of data breaches involve social engineering. Social engineering is currently one of the largest cybersecurity dangers facing both small and large enterprises. These “human hacking” techniques are commonly used in cybercrime to trick unwary users into disclosing information, dispersing malware infections or granting access to restricted systems.

The year 2021 had the dubious distinction of being the most prolific for ransomware on record, and the onslaught didn’t stop in 2022. It’s now estimated that every 14 seconds, a business falls victim to a ransomware attack. Ransomware attacks aren’t just happening more often.