Marcus White

Deployment

Security

Technical

Marcus is a Specops cybersecurity specialist based in the UK. He’s been in the B2B technology sector for 8+ years and has worked closely with products in email security, data loss prevention, endpoint security, and identity and access management.

Articles written by Marcus White

Mar

24

MFA alone isn’t enough: Protect both passwords and the logon

Any system secured behind just a username and password is asking for trouble. Research from Microsoft estimates that over 99% of account takeover attacks can be stopped if the end user has multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled. MFA is pretty much…
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Mar

18

[New research] Which passwords are attackers using against RDP ports right now?

The Specops research team has been analyzing 15 million passwords being used to attack RDP ports, in live attacks happening against networks right now. Our team have found the ten most common passwords attackers are using and analyzed their wordlists…
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Mar

06

How cyber-realistic is Netflix’s Zero Day thriller?

The idea of an entire country being shut down by cyberattack is a scary thought. In Netflix’s recent thriller ‘Zero Day’, this is the reality faced by former president (played by Robert de Niro). To find out how realistic Zero…
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Mar

05

HIBP adds 284M malware-stolen accounts: Takeaways on Telegram & infostealers

Leaked credentials are in high demand on underground marketplaces. A database of stolen credentials is a like a giant box of keys to a hacker. With the use of the right software, they can rapidly try these keys against user…
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Mar

04

Introducing MFA for Windows Logon, RDP or VPN with Specops Secure Access

We’re excited to introduce Specops Secure Access: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Windows logon, RDP, and VPN — a powerful new way to add an extra layer of protection to your organization’s authentication process. By implementing MFA at key access points,…
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Feb

27

Botnet targets Microsoft accounts with password spraying attack

A huge botnet (network of private computers infected with malware) of 130,000 devices has been targeting Microsoft 365 service accounts across the world. First discovered by SecurityScorecard on February 24th, the botnet appears to be engaged in a mass password…
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Feb

24

HIPAA password requirements: Best practices for compliance

The digital transformation of healthcare has brought plenty of benefits, but it’s also introduced new challenges in protecting patient information. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) plays a critical role in ensuring that medical data remains secure. One…
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Feb

24

Navigating HIPAA cybersecurity requirements: A guide for healthcare providers

Healthcare data is a prime target for hackers. It often includes personal identifying information (PII), medical records, insurance details, and financial information, which can be used for identity theft, insurance fraud, and other malicious activities. The high value of this…
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Feb

20

Healthcare cybersecurity: How to prevent password sharing

In the high-stakes world of healthcare, where every second counts and patient care is paramount, the temptation to share passwords can seem like a minor shortcut. Professionals in the healthcare industry can find themselves navigating a delicate balance between ensuring…
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Feb

17

Cyber-attack incident response plan: Responding to a breach

Having an incident response plan is crucial in the wake of a cyber-attack because it provides a structured and systematic approach to managing the crisis. Without a plan, organizations may find themselves scrambling to respond, leading to confusion, delays, and…
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