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NIS2 compliance: How to get passwords and MFA right
NIS2 puts identity and access controls under the spotlight, with weak passwords and poor authentication now a compliance risk. Specops Software explains how to align password policies and MFA with NIS2 requirements.
- December 18, 2025
- 10:01 AM
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How strong password policies secure OT systems against cyber threats
OT environments rely on aging systems, shared accounts, and remote access, making weak or reused passwords a major attack vector. Specops Software explains how stronger password policies and continuous checks for compromised credentials help secure critical OT infrastructure.
- December 04, 2025
- 10:11 AM
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New Webinar: Choose Your Own Investigation — Browser Attack Edition
Modern attacks have shifted focus to the browser, yet detection tools remain largely blind to the crucial activity happening there.
Join Push Security on February 11th for an interactive "choose-your-own-adventure" webinar on ClickFix, credential phishing, and other in-browser attacks we've observed in the wild.
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Microsoft: Windows updates make password login option invisible
Microsoft warned users that Windows 11 updates released since August may cause the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options, even though the button remains functional.
- November 28, 2025
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Kerberoasting in 2025: How to protect your service accounts
Kerberoasting attacks let hackers steal service account passwords and escalate to domain admin, often without triggering alerts. Specops Software shares how auditing AD passwords, enforcing long unique credentials, and using AES encryption can shut these attacks down early.
- November 13, 2025
- 10:02 AM
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Why password controls still matter in cybersecurity
Passwords still matter — and weak policies leave the door wide open. Specops Software explains how longer passphrases, smarter banned-password lists, and adaptive rotation strategies can strengthen security without frustrating users.
- October 31, 2025
- 10:02 AM
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Fake LastPass, Bitwarden breach alerts lead to PC hijacks
An ongoing phishing campaign is targeting LastPass and Bitwarden users with fake emails claiming that the companies were hacked, urging them to download a supposedly more secure desktop version of the password manager.
- October 15, 2025
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Broadcom fixes high-severity VMware NSX bugs reported by NSA
Broadcom has released security updates to patch two high-severity VMware NSX vulnerabilities reported by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA).
- September 30, 2025
- 08:10 AM
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PyPI urges users to reset credentials after new phishing attacks
The Python Software Foundation has warned victims of a new wave of phishing attacks using a fake Python Package Index (PyPI) website to reset credentials.
- September 24, 2025
- 09:15 AM
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No, Google did not warn 2.5 billion Gmail users to reset passwords
Google has disputed a widely reported story about the company warning all Gmail users to reset their passwords due to a recent data breach that also affected some Workspace accounts.
- September 02, 2025
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Beyond GDPR security training: Turning regulation into opportunity
Discover how GDPR compliance can spark real growth and give you a competitive advantage with practical strategies and a strong security culture.
- August 26, 2025
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MFA matters… But it isn’t enough on its own
MFA blocks 99% of attacks—but weak passwords still let attackers in. Specops helps you enforce strong password policies and MFA everywhere, so one layer doesn't undo the other. Book your free trial today.
- August 06, 2025
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Microsoft Edge now offers secure password deployment for businesses
Microsoft announced that a new Edge feature allowing employees to share passwords more securely in enterprise environments has reached general availability.
- June 12, 2025
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Microsoft Authenticator now warns to export passwords before July cutoff
The Microsoft Authenticator app is now issuing notifications warning that the password autofill feature is being deprecated in July, suggesting users move to Microsoft Edge instead.
- May 29, 2025
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Microsoft ends Authenticator password autofill, moves users to Edge
Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue the password storage and autofill feature in the Authenticator app starting in July and will complete the deprecation in August 2025.
- May 03, 2025
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Coinbase fixes 2FA log error making people think they were hacked
Coinbase has fixed a confusing bug in its account activity logs that caused users to think their credentials were compromised.
- April 27, 2025
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7 Steps to Take After a Credential-Based cyberattack
Hackers don't break in—they log in. Credential-based attacks now fuel nearly half of all breaches. Learn how to scan your Active Directory for compromised passwords and stop attackers before they strike.
- April 18, 2025
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The 7 technology trends that could replace passwords
230M stolen passwords met complexity requirements—and were still compromised. Passwords aren't going away for now, but there are new technologies that may increasingly replace them. Learn more from Specops Software about how to protect your passwords.
- March 26, 2025
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Quantum leap: Passwords in the new era of computing security
Quantum computing threatens to break traditional encryption, putting sensitive data at risk. Learn more from Specops Software about the risks of quantum computing and how to prepare for them.
- March 10, 2025
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Nearly 12,000 API keys and passwords found in AI training dataset
Close to 12,000 valid secrets that include API keys and passwords have been found in the Common Crawl dataset used for training multiple artificial intelligence models.
- March 02, 2025
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Five best practices for securing Active Directory service accounts
Windows Active Directory (AD) service accounts are prime cyber-attack targets due to their elevated privileges and automated/continuous access to important systems. Learn from Specops Software about five best practices to help secure your Active Directory service accounts.
- February 26, 2025
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