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Computing power is growing due to reduced costs and AI. Learn how it has impacted bcrypt password cracking times.| Specops Software
The Specops research team has analyzed passwords being used to attack FTP ports over the past 30 days, in live attacks happening against real networks. Our team have found the most common passwords being used in brute force attacks, as well as the frequencies of password lengths and complexities. Knowing the tactics real-world attackers are... The post [New research] FTP ports under attack: Which passwords are hackers using? appeared first on Specops Software.| Specops Software
Strong password security calls for a unique password for each account we use. But with our online lives growing increasingly complex, spreading across potentially hundreds of accounts, it’s becoming nearly impossible for users to remember and keep track of all their logins without help. That’s where password managers come in. These tools store and manage... The post Password manager security: Are password managers really safe? appeared first on Specops Software.| Specops Software
Computing power is growing due to reduced costs and AI. Learn how it has impacted bcrypt password cracking times.| Specops Software
At first glance, these companies couldn’t be more different. A cleaning products giant, an iconic British retailer, a tech behemoth, and Las Vegas entertainment empire. Different industries, different locations, and different business models entirely. Yet they all share something unfortunate: they’ve all fallen victim to a similar form of cyberattack in 2025. Not through sophisticated... The post [New whitepaper] How to secure your service desk against social engineering attacks appeared ...| Specops Software
Two-factor authentication for Virtual Private Networks (2FA for VPN) keeps your Active Directory access even more secure. Low costs, big effect.| Specops Software
What is an AD password? Learn how to create and manage a secure Active Directory password policy to protect your organization from breaches.| Specops Software
Protect your user accounts with MFA for Windows Logon, RDP, VPN. Specops Secure Access increases your defenses against AD password attacks.| Specops Software
Find out why multi-factor authentication (MFA) for windows logon is essential. All about benefits, implementation and compliance aspects.| Specops Software
Two-factor authentication for Remote Desk Protocol (2FA for RDP) keeps your Active Directory access even more secure. Low costs, big effect.| Specops Software
Address security vulnerabilities with our free Active Directory Auditing Tool. Find security weaknesses related to user accounts and passwords.| Specops Software
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Free Active Directory password audit tool helps you identify password-related vulnerabilities, including leaked passwords, and password expirations.| Specops Software
Use our Active Directory (AD) self-service password reset tool to address AD password management tasks (forgotten passwords, lockouts, resets & more).| Specops Software
Use Active Directory GPOs to create granular password policies. Specops Password Policy strengthens passwords, and enforces password policy standards.| Specops Software
