It’s back and better than ever! We’re celebrating #StarWarsDay with an updated list of the most used Star Wars themed passwords that top the Specops Breached Password Protection list. The Specops Breached Password Protection database includes the HaveIBeenPwned list,... Read More
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Cyber insurance requirements for Active Directory
If you’ve noticed that your organization’s cyber insurance premiums have increased over the last year, you’re not alone. With evolving cyber threats, the rise in ransomware attacks, and the ubiquity of hybrid and remote workforces, insurers are responding by... Read More
Stale user accounts report in Active Directory
Stale (inactive) user accounts in Active Directory can provide attackers (and former employees) with an easy path into a corporate network. Even if the stale user account is not a privileged account, it can be used for privilege escalation... Read More
Specops Password Policy 7.9 – Send Mail from Arbiter, Configure AD Sites for Improved Performance & more
Today we’ve released the latest version of our Active Directory password management solution, Specops Password Policy 7.9. In this post, we’ll take a look at what’s new: New: Optionally configure email to send via the Arbiter to help further... Read More
These Fortune 500 Companies Show Up Most Often in Compromised Password Data
Today, the Specops research team is sharing the results of their latest findings on the use of Fortune 500 company names in compromised passwords. The release of these findings coincides with the latest addition of over 33.9 million compromised... Read More
Specops Password Policy 7.8 – Automate Breached Password Protection Express updates via Cmdlets & more
Today we’ve released the latest version of our Active Directory password management solution, Specops Password Policy 7.8. In this post, we’ll take a look at what’s new: New: Automate Breached Password Protection Express updates via Cmdlets In this release,... Read More
These Social Media Passwords Highlight the Danger of Password Reuse [new data]
Today, the Specops research team is sharing the results of their latest findings on the use of social media websites in compromised passwords. The release of these findings coincides with the latest addition to the Specops Breached Password Protection... Read More
Microsoft adds phishing protection to Windows 11
With the recent release of Windows 11 version 22H2, Microsoft has introduced some new capabilities that are designed to protect users against phishing attacks. These phishing protection features are designed to prevent users from making some of the mistakes... Read More
New in Specops Password Policy 7.7 – Improved Password Expiry Emails and More
Today we’ve released the latest update to our Active Directory password management solution, Specops Password Policy 7.7. This release includes improved intervals for password expiration reminder emails, as well as new functionality for sending test emails and selecting specific... Read More
Keeping Football on the Pitch and Out of Passwords this World Cup
The Messi versus Ronaldo debate returns, but this time it’s not about who is the best footballer but about which name has appeared the most within Specops’ Breached Password Protection list. With the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar... Read More