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Specops Now Offered Through GuidePoint Security  

This new collaboration offers GuidePoint Security customers access to password management and authentication solutions, which protect business data by blocking weak and compromised passwords and securing user authentication.  Philadelphia, United States   Specops is excited to announce a strategic reseller... 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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Introducing Specops Service Desk for Cloud (Entra ID) 

The service desk has become a prime target for sophisticated social‐engineering campaigns. It’s never been more important to arm frontline support teams with the tools they need to verify every caller from a potential liability into a confirmed identity.... 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

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Credential harvesting: How it works & tips for prevention

Credential harvesting represents a serious threat to organizations of all kinds – particularly in today’s digital landscape, where virtually every enterprise depends on user credentials for access and security.   According to IBM’s 2025 Threat Intelligence Index, nearly a third... Read More