EZPD Blog Posts
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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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How is EZPD Different Than Other Password Managers?
In today’s word, most of us realize the importance of creating strong passwords to protect our most sensitive information. We understand that using the same credentials for each account is dangerous because one breach can easily snowball into something far more serious and wide-reaching. But, when it comes to keeping track of our passwords, well that’s a different…
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Why You Should be Concerned About Storing Your Data in the Cloud
Cybersecurity is a major concern for businesses and individuals alike. With the abundance of information and buzzwords tossed around, daily, it’s difficult to understand what you need to truly protect yourself from cybercrime. In this article, we will explore cloud storage, one of the more popular options for data protection. But, is it the safest…
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Five of the Largest Data Breaches in the U.S.
Personal information ranging from email addresses to credit card numbers were compromised as a result of the five following data breaches. What do consumers need to know about protecting themselves in the future? First, take time to understand the types of common cyber attacks. Three common types of cyber attacks are: Most data breaches are…
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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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