EZPD Blog Posts
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What You Need to Know About Password Cracking Software
Cyber-attacks are a constant threat. Instances like Target, LinkedIn and Equifax’s data breaches are becoming more common, in addition to pointed attacks at individuals. In order to obtain our information, hackers often use password cracking software. Do you know what goes into the process of password cracking? And, do you know what steps you can take to…
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Five Tips for Creating a Better Password Policy at your Company
We don’t just create accounts and credentials as a frivolous act. Accounts are designed to protect something, like your most critical assets. So why create accounts for security, without implementing security protocol? The most utilized form of authentication for accessing an account is a username and password. Unfortunately, weak passwords, smarter automated password-cracking programs, hackers,…
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Why Medical Devices Are in Dire Need of Better Password Protection
Doctors, nurses and other medical practitioners access medical devices daily. Medical devices include anything from MRI machines and X-ray machines to personal medical devices like heart monitors. In order to gain access to medical devices, staff members need to enter their personal identification information – usually a username and password. Manually entering this information into…
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Outside or Internal Attacks, Which is the Bigger Cyber Threat to Financial Services?
Many financial service organizations pay close attention to security measures that can prevent outsider attacks while focusing less on internal threats. No organization likes to think their employees— either maliciously or mistakenly— will cause harm to their organization, but it’s a very real threat. In fact, IBM and the Ponemon Institute estimated that in 2016, while 50%…
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Questions About Cybercrime Every Finance Company Needs to Ask
Financial service companies are a massive target for cybercriminals. This is—and will continue to be—inherently true due to the nature of the business. Financial service companies manage sensitive data, which is a draw for criminals who sell sensitive data on the black market for profit. And every company is only one mistake away from a cyberattack.…
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Why Your Company is Only One Mistake Away from a Data Breach
Your company’s cyber protection is only strong as your company’s weakest password. As a business owner, your reputation is of utmost importance. One mistake can jeopardize your success. It’s unfortunate— but realistic—that your employees don’t share your devotion or urgency to protect internal data. This means you’re only as strong as your organization’s weakest password.…
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