Specops Software stories
Hackers target FTP servers with weak passwords, study finds
Last week
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
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reveals hackers target FTP port 21 with weak passwords like 'admin' and '123456' in brute force attacks exploiting outdated server security.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
This month
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ransomware
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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
Last month
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biometrics
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mfa
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data privacy
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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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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specops software
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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dei
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ivanti
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gender diversity
Flexible working, equal pay, and mentorship are key to attracting women to careers in technology, according to a survey by cybersecurity firm Specops Software.