EZPD Blog Posts
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What we Know About Global Password Security
Each year, LastPass conducts a survey that examines the state of global password security. In 2018, the company polled 43,000 businesses across the globe to check in on the health of organizations based on their password creation policies. The study considered the following: Each company polled was given a score on a scale of 0-100,…
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SB 327 May Require Stronger Passwords on IoT Devices
You may recall in October 2016 when the Mirai botnet disrupted the internet. The DDoS attack made major Internet platforms and services unavailable to large swathes of users in Europe and North America. The botnet was able to have this control by taking advantage of connected devices that were protected by factory-default usernames and passwords…
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How to defend yourself from the revival of cold boot attacks
Recent reports have shown a decade old hacking technique—the cold boot— is back. There are some notable differences from when the attack was first discovered to today’s version. What is a cold boot attack and are there preventative measures you can take to protect yourself? What is a Cold Boot Attack? In 2008, the Princeton…
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Study Shows User Authentication Primary Cause of Medical Devices Breaches
As part of the “Post-Market Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices” written by the FDA, medical device vendors were encouraged to participate in a “threat sharing” program, where vendors report cyber vulnerabilities they’ve encountered. The findings are meant to help organizations learn more about the risks connected medical devices introduce to the health care system…
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A Strong Password Might be Harder to Create Than You Think (Here’s Why)
Online attacks are growing every day. Consequently, requirements for strong passwords have become more stringent. Nonetheless, they are essential for keeping your most private information safe. And, as it turns out, what you think is a strong password might actually be an easy hack. Read on to learn about what a strong password entails and what to…
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How Thieves Are Stealing Your Tax Return
We are in the midst of tax season. And, while we are busy collecting our w2s, 1099s and 1095s, identity thieves are equally busy scheming their next attack. Tax-related identity theft is when someone uses your Social Security number to file a tax return and fraudulently claim your refund. Tax refund fraud affects hundreds of…
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