Back in June 2021, a large data dump called ‘rockyou2021’ was posted on a popular hacking forum. It was named after the popular password list used in brute-force attacks called ‘Rockyou.txt’ – and it was a pretty big story... Read More
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Average organization saved $65K in 2023 with self-service password resets
Resetting passwords is a time and resource sink for IT helpdesks – Gartner found 40% of all help desk calls to the service desk are related to password expirations, changes, and resets. However, resets are also a part of... Read More
NIS2, passwords, and MFA: Everything you need to know
MFA and password security are key considerations in several regulatory frameworks, and NIS2 is no different. The NIS2 Directive is an important piece of legislation for anyone working in cybersecurity across the European Union. The latest updates to the... Read More
Scripting new user onboarding with First Day Password
One common question we have received regarding Specops First Day Password is how to bulk enroll users. Many of the organizations or industries we work with, for example education, onboard several new users or employees at specific intervals. The... Read More
How to configure the initial password to new employees for remote onboarding
Many organizations now have a large remote workforce. Servicing this user base has a certain set of logistical and security challenges. One of these challenges includes securely setting and delivering an initial password to new hires. Often, this is... Read More
[New research] Not so temporary: Most commonly breached new hire passwords
Today, the Specops research team is publishing new data on the most commonly breached new account passwords. We’ve looked at breached passwords that are likely to have been intended as temporary passwords, some of which could have been used... Read More
Specops Software Introduces First Day Password to Secure Employee Onboarding
Today, Specops Software is announcing the release of a new offering to help secure passwords set as part of the employee onboarding process. With First Day Password, organizations will be able to say goodbye to insecure methods of sharing... Read More
Secured your Active Directory? EASM is your next password security step.
It’s important to lock down the basics first when it comes to cybersecurity. You could purchase a state-of-the-art security system for your house – but it’s still going to be targeted by criminals if you leave the doors and... Read More
[New research] The top malware hackers use to steal your users’ passwords
Today, the Specops research team is publishing new data on the types of malware hackers are using to steal passwords and sell them on the dark web. This coincides with the latest addition of over 48 million compromised passwords... Read More
Four ways to make end users love password security (or at least tolerate it).
When end users find their organization’s security measures burdensome or frustrating, it can significantly increase the risk of insider threats. Gartner revealed that 69% of employees have disregarded their organization’s cybersecurity guidance in the past year. This doesn’t mean... Read More