Specops Software stories

Specops & GuidePoint team up to boost password protection
Last week
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Specops Software has partnered with GuidePoint Security to offer advanced password management and authentication solutions, enhancing cyber resilience in North America.

Specops adds Entra ID support to Secure Service Desk
Last month
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Specops Software updates its Secure Service Desk for Cloud to support native Entra ID, boosting identity verification for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises users.

Hackers target FTP servers with weak passwords, study finds
Wed, 14th May 2025
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Specops reveals hackers target FTP port 21 with weak passwords like 'admin' and '123456' in brute force attacks exploiting outdated server security.

Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks
Thu, 8th May 2025
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Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.

Behavioural biometrics seen as key layer, not replacement for passwords
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Specops Software highlights behavioural biometrics as a dynamic, AI-driven security layer that complements passwords, enhancing continuous user authentication.

New report reveals countries most targeted by 'significant' cyber-attacks
Mon, 13th Jul 2020
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US suffers 156 significant cyber-attacks between 2006-2020, compared to UK's 47, India's 23, Germany's 21, and Australia's 16.

Women highlight benefits & challenges of working in tech
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Flexible working, equal pay, and mentorship are key to attracting women to careers in technology, according to a survey by cybersecurity firm Specops Software.