Tag: General

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Welcome to the EZPD blog

    As technology advances, the need for stronger, more complex passwords is rising. With stories of identity theft and account hacking popping up in the news every day, it’s become increasingly difficult to protect yourself on the internet. That’s where EZPD Password comes in. Unlike traditional password managers, EZPD does not store your password anywhere, making…