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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · 4d

Why let your passwords be the weakest link in your municipal security chain? Join us at the 2025 MISAC Annual Conference in San Diego!

Specops very own Rich Villasenor will be onsite. If you’re attending MISAC, let us know!

📅 October 19-21, 2025
📍 Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA

#MISAC2025

Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · 6d

[Webinar alert] This Halloween, join The Hacker News and Specops Software for a spine-tingling exploration into the "Password Graveyard."

🎃 Learn more and register here: buff.ly/zoaiZ09

Don’t let your credentials become the next spooky tale in the password graveyard!

#PasswordManagement

Cybersecurity Nightmares: Tales from the Password Graveyard

Discover how to stop password breaches with real hacks exposed and a live demo of stronger policies.

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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · 9d

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to remind everyone—both individuals and organizations—about the importance of strong cybersecurity measures.

👉 Where to start? Run your free audit with tools like Specops Password Auditor: buff.ly/xjkMzuI

#CybersecurityAwareness

Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · 11d

We're happy to announce that Specops is joining the 2025 MISAC Annual Conference: the leading educational event and networking opportunity for public sector IT professionals.

📅 October 19-21, 2025
📍Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA

Stay tuned for more updates!

#MISAC #MISAC2025

Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · 12d

Password managers are tools designed to keep your digital life secure and organized. But are they really as safe as they are commonly believed to be?

Our latest blog post dives deep into the world of password manager security: buff.ly/itvyZh0

#PasswordManager #DataSecurity #Passwords

Password manager security: Are password managers really safe?

Are password managers safe? Learn how secure they really are, what risks to watch for, and best practices for password manager security.

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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · 16d

QR codes are now a daily staple, from menus to boarding passes and payment systems. However, their widespread use has made them a prime target for cybercriminals, who are using them as sophisticated tools to steal credentials.

👉 Read more: buff.ly/pphuPF2

#Quishing #Cybersecurity

Quishing attacks: How QR codes steal credentials

Learn how QR code phishing attacks are used to compromise user authentication and steal passwords.

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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · 20d

Earlier this month, our team met in the picturesque town of Antibes, France, for our kick-off event. After the resounding success of our Philadelphia meet-up, it was time to bring the same energy and innovation to the French Riviera.

#TeamWork #Cybersecurity #SuccessStory #TechInnovation

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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · 24d

How secure are your Active Directory passwords? Specops Password Auditor is here to help you find out – and the best part? It’s 100% free.

Sounds too good to be true? Check it out yourself: buff.ly/svAkHrZ

#SpecopsPasswordAuditor #CyberSecurity #FreeCyberSecurityTools

Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · 26d

Ever heard of a password reset costing $400M?

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#PasswordReset #PasswordSecurity #SocialEngineering

Can I have a new password, please? The $400M question.

Scattered Spider didn't need a zero-day to breach Clorox. They just phoned the help desk—convincing agents to reset passwords & MFA without proper checks. The result: $380M in damages. Learn from…

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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Sep 18

Have you had a chance to read our latest case study on secure service desks and social engineering? It’s packed with insights on how to protect your organization from sophisticated cyber threats and ensure a robust security posture.

Read here: buff.ly/rOgVh2m

#SecureServiceDesk #SocialEngineering

Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Sep 16

We've added 70 million new compromised passwords from our honeypot network and threat intel sources to Specops Breached Password Protection database. This update coincides with research on bcrypt password cracking times.

👉 Learn more: buff.ly/z5AjH6r

#Release #Bcrypt #BreachedPasswordsProtection

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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Sep 15

Ever thought about what it takes to outsmart a social engineer?

In the next episode of teissTalk, Darren James, senior product manager at Specops, will share unique insights on protecting your service desk from identity-based attacks.

📅 Sep 25, 2025
📍 Register here: buff.ly/NBoKxft

#ServiceDesk

Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Sep 12

Hello #Manchester!

Join us at 'The Future of Cyber Security - Manchester' on September 18th, 2025, where Darren James, senior product manager at Specops, will deliver a keynote titled 'The breach you never saw coming: protecting identities where trust breaks down'.

Register here: buff.ly/fJNteY9

Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Sep 11

To help your organization stay secure, we have prepared a free guide: "How to Close the Verification Gap in 2025: Risks, Case Studies, and Defenses."

Read in
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#StaySecure #FreeGuide #CyberSecurityTips

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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Sep 10

Last night, we traded our laptops for baseball caps and headed to the ballpark for an unforgettable night at the Phillies vs. Mets game! ⚾

It was more than just a game; it was a celebration of teamwork, camaraderie, and the unbreakable spirit that defines our team.

#CompanyCulture #Growth

Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Sep 9

Looking to enhance your Microsoft Entra ID use for secure and easy self-service password resets and identity checks at the Service Desk?

Specops is here to help! 👉 buff.ly/OKvZTl3

#EntraID #ServiceDesk #MFA

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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Sep 3

Take a look at how to run Specops Password Auditor and what some of your results might look like 👉 buff.ly/A7TP5sO 👈

#FreeCyberSecurityTool #PasswordAudit #PasswordAuditor

What it looks like to run Specops Password Auditor

Take a look at how to run Specops Password Auditor and what some of your results might look like. Our password audit tool scans your Active Directory and identifies password-related vulnerabilities.…

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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Aug 28

Specops Secure Service Desk lets organizations enforce secure user verification at the service desk, greatly reducing the risk of agents being exploited for cyber-attacks

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#EntraID #PasswordResets #ServiceDesk

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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Aug 27

[NEW] Specops uReset is now available for cloud-only environments, with full compatibility for Entra ID (Azure AD)

Learn more: buff.ly/mFomTl2

#TechRelease #PasswordReset #EntraID

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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Aug 26

Meet Doc, the charming pup of one of our team members, playing with a toy that sports Specops 💙 🐾 Who else could use one of these fun, branded toys for their pup?

Happy International Dog Day!

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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Aug 21

The city of Hamilton faced a massive cyber attack that cost them $18 million

How did this happen? A phishing email bypassed their security, and the lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA) allowed cybercriminals to exploit weak credentials.

More on our blog: buff.ly/A2SW3Nl

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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Aug 20

On-demand webinar available now!🚔

Discover the best practices for securing access to sensitive criminal justice information in our on-demand webinar, "Lock It Down: Meeting CJIS Password and Advanced Authentication Requirements."

Watch at your own pace here: buff.ly/XFXYgGK

#CJIS #LawEnforcement

Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Aug 5

👾 All you need to know about password spraying: buff.ly/vLjpDVV

#PasswordSpraying #CyberSecurity

Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Jul 29

Recently, a multinational manufacturer experienced a significant ransomware attack that began with a service desk social engineering incident. The attackers, posing as locked-out employees, managed to bypass verification processes, reset passwords, and gain domain-admin privileges. buff.ly/dO4FUFE

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Specops Software - an Outpost24 Company @specopssoft.com · Jul 25

[Live Webinar] Lock It Down: Meeting CJIS Password and Advanced Authentication Requirements

👉 Register now: buff.ly/KMPKf52

👮 July 31, 11:30 AM ET | Live Webinar | Q&A session 👮

#CJISstandards #CJIS #CriminalJusticeData #LawEnforcement #CJIScompliance