EZPD Blog Posts
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Why Hospitals Suffer from Cybercrimes and How they can Protect Themselves
Year-over-year cyber experts warn the healthcare industry they are among the most targeted industries for cybercrimes. Why is this? And how can hospitals protect themselves? The problem: By the numbers Though the problem of hospitals being targeted for cybercrimes isn’t new, it’s one that hasn’t been properly rectified. A 2013 Ponemon Institute survey revealed that 94 percent
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What is Ransomware and How Can You Protect Yourself From it?
Ransomware is a type of malware that locks a user out of their computer or files until a sum of money has been paid. According to Verizon’s 2017 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), ransomware is now the fifth most common variety of malware. The Department of Homeland Security warns that ransomware’s effect can be “devastating.” Learning
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Five Things You Need to Know About Cybersecurity
In 2017, cybersecurity concerns dominated headlines. Between Equifax, Uber, and the SEC, virtually every aspect of the human experience was touched by cybersecurity and privacy concerns. And, while major companies like Uber are the ones that tend to make headlines, the majority of cybercrime is directed at much smaller companies or even individual consumers. As a result, we
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Do You Suffer from Password Syndrome?
This unclassified syndrome is very real. Creating passwords strong enough to pass security measures gives us all a headache. Not only that, finding out how to store and remember them is even more challenging. We’ve all experienced it. So, what can you do to overcome password syndrome? Why it’s so hard to create strong passwords
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Why You Must Avoid Traditional Password Managers
If you need to use the internet for any aspect of your daily life, you’ve probably heard of password managers. If you need to keep track of many different complex passwords for different online accounts, you’ve probably either thought about using one, or you are using one. After all, it’s very convenient to have all
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The Key to Creating a Strong Password
With all of the cybercrime that is occurring in the world today, more and more people are concerned about protecting their online accounts and personal information. One of the most important skills you need to learn in order to protect yourself is how to create strong passwords. In this quick guide, we’ll give you a
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