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Specops Software @specopssoftware

Specops Software is the leading provider of enterprise password management and authentication solutions. We block weak passwords and secure user authentication.

Joined October 2009
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~~ATTENTION~~ ⚠️ Please note that this account is no longer active To stay up-to-date with the latest security insights and news, please follow us on: 👉 Bluesky: bit.ly/4lTqXUg 👉 LinkedIn: bit.ly/3YlNgYE 👉 YouTube: bit.ly/3YlNi2I
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[NEW] Introducing Specops Secure Access: Multi-Factor Authentication for Windows logon, RDP, and VPN! 🛡️ Read the release announcement: bit.ly/3EZqoHE #MFA #CyberSecurity #Release
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How long does it take hackers to crack modern hashing algorithms? 🔓Read here: bit.ly/4jSNGim @TheHackersNews #CyberSecurity #PasswordSecurity

How Long Does It Take Hackers to Crack Modern Hashing Algorithms?

Long, complex passwords with bcrypt take 27,154 years to crack, but reused or breached credentials remain a top vulnerability.

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Despite causing frustration for both IT teams and end users, 88% of organizations continue to utilize passwords. @helpnetsecurity shares how to secure Active Directory passwords with Specops Password Policy. Read how hubs.ly/Q036mLdD0 #cybersecurity #ITmanagement

Product showcase: Securing Active Directory passwords with Specops Password Policy - Help Net...

Specops Password Policy integrates with Active Directory, blocks 4B compromised passwords, and helps admins enforce password compliance.

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'Love' in password security ❤️ A study of over 120 million breached passwords reveals that 'love' is a common word used in passwords, along with affectionate terms in various languages: 'woaini,'älskling,' and 'kochanie.'
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Read more: specopssoft.com/blog/love-co…

Love-Related Passwords: A Security Risk You Can’t Ignore

Love-related passwords top breach lists. Learn how to improve password security by avoiding weak choices of your love-struck employees.

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From advanced threat detection to sophisticated phishing attacks, the AI arms race is heating up. Read more:hubs.ly/Q036czRh0
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[In the News] Darren James shares secure password practices in the latest Forbes article — Read here: hubs.ly/Q036mnFS0 #CyberSecurity #PasswordSecurity #Forbes

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Looking for assistance? Reach out to our cybersecurity experts specopssoft.com/contact-us/

Contact Us

Contact our sales team to learn more about our software solutions, get pricing information, or schedule a free demo or trial. We’re here to help!

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2025 Specops Breached Password Report—Analysis of one billion malware-stolen credentials ➡️ Get your free copy: bit.ly/4gp3tm6 #CyberSecurity #DigitalSecurity #Passwords
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Build a #passwordpolicy that works in the real world. @TheHackersNews shares 5 strategies. Start with reviewing your existing #password obligations. Explore the strategies: hubs.ly/Q030MYlF0

How to Plan a New (and Improved!) Password Policy for Real-World Security Challenges

Learn 5 proven strategies to create effective, enforceable password policies that strengthen real-world security.

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Who is attending the Public Sector Cyber Security Conference 2025 in London today? Stop by our stand #16 and let's talk about how we can secure your digital environment together! 📅 Thursday 06 February 2025 🌍 QEII Centre, Westminster, London #LondonEvents #Cybersecurity
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More information about the event: cyberconfex.co.uk/
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The attack on TfL last year caused operational disruptions, leading TfL to shut down several operations and initiate a mass #passwordreset for 30,000 employees. @BleepinComputer shares how to react swiftly: hubs.ly/Q030MH4f0 #passwords #mfa #cybersecurity

Might need a mass password reset one day? Read this first.

Organizations are often caught off-guard when a data breaches occurs, forcing them to quickly perform mass password resets Learn from Specops Software about some of the common mass password reset...

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Check out the article published by @TheHackersNews—How long does it take hackers to crack modern hashing algorithms? ➡️ bit.ly/4jSNGim Discover how the strength of your password and the hashing algorithm used can make all the difference in protecting your data.

How Long Does It Take Hackers to Crack Modern Hashing Algorithms?

Long, complex passwords with bcrypt take 27,154 years to crack, but reused or breached credentials remain a top vulnerability.

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Checklist for building a PCI-compliant password policy ✔️ See the checklist that will help you establish a strong and in line password protocol that bolsters your company's protection and fulfills #PCI DSS standards: hubs.ly/Q0342zJc0 #cybersecurity #passwordpolicy

How to build a PCI-compliant password policy

Passwords are a key component of PCI-DSS requirements. Learn how to build a PCI-compliant password policy in 2025.

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Last call to register! Webinar: Password security and Active Directory - Best practices for IT security managers → Register here: hubs.ly/Q0342DSX0 🕙 Jan 30, 2025, 10:00 CET
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Read the Forbes article discussing password security, including insights from the 2025 Breached Password Report and commentary from Darren James. → hubs.ly/Q0342h930 #securityawareness #cybersecurity
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The updated PCI requirements are in line with NIST's recommended practices for managing user accounts. Read the guide to the PCI-DSS v4.0.1 regulations [Updated for 2025]: hubs.ly/Q0336PqN0 #PCI #NIST #password #ITsecurity

Guide to the PCI-DSS v4.0.1 regulations [Updated for 2025]

The PCI Security Standards Council released version 4.0 of PCI DSS. Organizations must be fully compliant by March 31, 2025. Find out how.

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Might need a mass password reset one day? Read this first on @BleepinComputer: hubs.ly/Q0336Plg0 #cybersecurity #passwordreset #authentication #mfa

Might need a mass password reset one day? Read this first.

Organizations are often caught off-guard when a data breaches occurs, forcing them to quickly perform mass password resets Learn from Specops Software about some of the common mass password reset...

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