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For most of us, tax season is all about finding documents, filling out forms, and crossing your fingers you’re getting a refund. But while you’re busy trying to get your returns filed on time, tax scammers and identity thieves are busy trying to steal your precious personal information. During tax season, a vast amount of The post Protect yourself from tax season scams appeared first on Webroot Blog.

Imagine waking up one day to find that someone has stolen your identity, opened credit cards in your name, or even withdrawn money from your bank accounts. It’s something that can easily happen if your personal data falls into the hands of cybercriminals. In our interconnected world, data breaches and identity theft are a constant The post Identity Management Day: Safeguarding your digital identity appeared first on Webroot Blog.

Our digital lives are filled with essential personal information, and it’s easy to forget how vulnerable all that data can be. But if your hard drive crashes, your laptop gets stolen, or you fall victim to cybercrime, the loss can be devastating. Your financial records, your work files, and even years of family photos can The post World Backup Day: Pledge to protect your digital life appeared first on Webroot Blog.

March is a time for leprechauns and four-leaf clovers, and as luck would have it, it’s also a time to learn how to protect your private data from cybercrime. Each year, the first week of March (March 2-8) is recognized as National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection The post National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world appeared first on Webroot Blog.

Nearly every aspect of life is connected to the internet, so protecting your devices, identity, and privacy has never been more critical. Cyber threats are no longer just the occasional virus or suspicious email. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a The post Digital life protection: How Webroot keeps you safe in a constantly changing world appeared first on Webroot Blog.

Cyber threats. Identity theft. Online profiling. Financial fraud. Social media misuse. The list just gets longer. As more aspects of our lives move online and digital devices proliferate, staying safe from threats has become more important than ever. Consider all the connected devices you use for daily tasks—browsing, shopping, banking, gaming, and more. Then think The post Is your whole digital life protected? 4 ways to address common vulnerabilities appeared first on Webroot Blog.

OpenText recently surveyed 255 MSPs to uncover key trends shaping the future of Managed Detection and Response (MDR). One technology area it explored was security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR)—the workhorse behind automating security workflows. The survey revealed several key benefits of SOAR in MDR, highlighting how it can help MSPs and SMBs improve incident The post MSPs weigh in: Key SOAR benefits driving MDR success appeared first on Webroot Blog.

OpenText recently surveyed 255 MSPs to uncover key trends shaping the future of Managed Detection and Response (MDR). The findings reveal not only what cybersecurity professionals are prioritizing but also how MSPs can better meet the evolving demands of their small and midsize business (SMB) customers. One key takeaway from the survey: 81% of respondents The post The rising role of cloud-based SIEM in MDR: What MSPs need to know appeared first on Webroot Blog.

February is a great month to refresh your cyber awareness skills. February 11 marks Safer Internet Day, encouraging us to work together to make the internet a safer and better place. It’s the perfect time to learn more about cybersecurity risks and best practices for protecting yourself and your loved ones online. And while February The post Protect those you love from internet scams this Valentine’s Day appeared first on Webroot Blog.

What are passkeys? You may have seen the term “passkeys” appearing more frequently in tech news, app updates, and security discussions. Major companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft are rolling out passkeys as a replacement for passwords, promising both enhanced security and a smoother user experience. But what exactly are passkeys, and why are they The post Passkeys: The future of secure and seamless authentication appeared first on Webroot Blog.