Cybersecurity Tips

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CJIS compliance: How to meet password and MFA requirements

If you’re responsible for password security at a law enforcement agency or organization that handles criminal justice data, CJIS compliance isn’t optional. It’s the baseline for protecting some of the most sensitive information in the country. The FBI’s Criminal... Read More

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Hackers’ 5 top password cracking techniques

Cyber-attacks come in many forms and continue to evolve, but there’s one tried and trusted unauthorized entry method that’s stood the test of time – cracking a user’s password. Despite this, too many organizations still rely on outdated advice... Read More

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NHS cybersecurity experts talk passwords and Specops

NHS organizations have a challenge on their hands when it comes to cybersecurity. They have to defend sprawling, heterogeneous IT environments against relentless cyber‑threats, all while keeping their number one priority in mind: patient care. On a recent Specops... Read More

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The risk of default passwords: What they are & how to stay safe

Cyberattacks are evolving rapidly. As technology advances, so do the tools and techniques used by hackers, from AI-driven phishing schemes to highly targeted ransomware attacks. But despite this increasing sophistication, many successful breaches still rely on something shockingly simple:... Read More

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Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack guide & defense tips

Imagine you’re overseeing your organization’s network security when suddenly you notice an unusual traffic pattern: packets flowing through a server that shouldn’t be there. What you’re witnessing could be a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack in action, where an adversary stealthily... Read More

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SIM-swap fraud: Scam prevention guide 

SIM-swapping is quickly becoming a favorite form of attack for cybercriminals. According to the National Fraud Database, SIM-swap fraud jumped by over 1,000% in 2024. Hackers port a victim’s number onto a rogue SIM, so they can intercept SMS-based... Read More

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Password encryption: What is it and how does it work?

As companies rapidly shift towards cloud-based environments, employees find themselves juggling multiple accounts across a variety of platforms, each one most likely safeguarded by a password. These digital keys are often the first (and sometimes only) line of defense... Read More