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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 Despite this, too many organizations still rely on outdated advice...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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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