How To Set Up And Configure Microsoft 365 SPF Records For Email Security

How To Set Up And Configure Microsoft 365 SPF Records For Email Security

Email security is a top priority for organizations using Microsoft 365, and one of the most effective defenses against spoofing and phishing is the Sender Policy Framework (SPF). SPF records, published as DNS TXT entries, allow domain owners to specify which mail servers are authorized to send messages on their behalf. This verification process helps…

Cybersecurity Basics for College Students: Understanding DMARC, SPF, and DKIM

Cybersecurity Basics for College Students: Understanding DMARC, SPF, and DKIM

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become a vital aspect of our everyday lives. For college students, it’s especially crucial. You’re often using email for everything from communicating with professors to networking with peers or applying for internships. Unfortunately, this also makes you a target for various types of cyber threats, such as phishing attacks,…

DMARC- The secret weapon for SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance

DMARC- The secret weapon for SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance

SOC 2 and ISO 27001 are not just limited to firewalls and passwords. Amidst the growing threat landscape and the sophistication driven by artificial intelligence, they require protection against data breaches, including email-based cyberattacks.  As per Barracuda’s 2025 Email Threats Report, one in every four emails was either malicious or spam, reinforcing the idea that…

Comprehensive Guide To DMARC Monitoring Services For Msps And Service Providers

Comprehensive Guide To DMARC Monitoring Services For Msps And Service Providers

Email remains one of the most common entry points for cyberattacks, making domain protection a top priority for organizations of all sizes. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and service providers, who oversee multiple client environments, face increasing pressure to safeguard domains from phishing, spoofing, and other email-borne threats. Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) has…

Proxy Observability: A Data-Led Playbook For Reliable Web Scraping

Proxy Observability: A Data-Led Playbook For Reliable Web Scraping

Web scraping at scale is not a guessing game. Reliability hinges on measurable signals, not folklore or trial-and-error. The modern web is encrypted, multiplexed, and guarded by reputation systems that watch how your requests behave. If your proxy strategy does not account for that reality, you pay in retries, bans, and bandwidth. Three background facts…

Cyberattacks have become mainstream businesses in 2025— AI and ransomware trends are the biggest contributors

Cyberattacks have become mainstream businesses in 2025— AI and ransomware trends are the biggest contributors

It’s 2025, and the global situation of cybercrime has worsened; ransomware and other cyberattacks are running like actual businesses. They are now operating as service providers where threat actors create easy tools that they sell at cheaper rates, enabling not-so-tech-savvy cybercriminals to launch malware, phishing, DDoS, MITM, and other attacks.  This business market is growing…

Best Practices For Publishing SPF Records Across All Exchange Domains

Best Practices For Publishing SPF Records Across All Exchange Domains

Securing email communication has become a top priority for organizations operating on Microsoft Exchange. The Sender Policy Framework (SPF) plays a critical role in this effort by enabling domain owners to specify which servers are authorized to send emails on their behalf. Without properly configured SPF records, enterprises risk exposure to email spoofing, phishing, and…

McD Outlets Unsafe, Allianz Data Breached, Polish Plant Attacked

McD Outlets Unsafe, Allianz Data Breached, Polish Plant Attacked

It’s already week 3 of August, and as promised, we are back with the third edition of the month, where we will talk about global cyber happenings. This time, our focus will be on the extremely popular fast food outlet of McDonald’s. Next, we will explore the recent cyber breach that affected Allianz Insurance. Lastly,…

Authenticate or Die: How Email Protocols Make or Break Your Marketing

Authenticate or Die: How Email Protocols Make or Break Your Marketing

Email is one of the highest ROI channels in digital marketing—but only if your messages actually make it to the inbox. And today, that outcome hinges almost entirely on whether or not you’ve correctly set up—and consistently maintain—three critical email authentication protocols: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. These aren’t just technical buzzwords. They are the gatekeepers…

Setting Up SPF, DKIM, And DMARC Records For Enhanced Security In Exchange Server

Setting Up SPF, DKIM, And DMARC Records For Enhanced Security In Exchange Server

Securing email communication is a critical priority for organizations that rely on Microsoft Exchange Server. As one of the most widely used enterprise email platforms, Exchange handles sensitive internal and external communications, making it a prime target for phishing, spoofing, and other email-based attacks. Without proper protection, malicious actors can impersonate trusted domains, damage reputation,…