Hello everyone! We are back again with this week’s edition of cybersecurity awareness. We will talk about the sudden spike in cyberattack incidents in India. Also, there will be discussions on how the remote work culture is vulnerable to threat actors. Lastly, we will shed light on how 726,000 Patelco customers were affected by ransomware…
Social engineering is the persuasion or manipulation of human psychology by threat actors to achieve a malicious goal. The aim is to fool targets into trusting threat actors and lowering their guards so that they can invade systems to steal data, install malware, intercept important documents, make fraudulent financial transactions, etc. They may also ask…
Interoperability, in general, is the ability of different systems and components to work together and exchange information effectively. In the context of email security, interoperability means that SPF, DKIM, and DMARC can come together and function in unity to seamlessly authenticate and protect your email-sending domain from getting exploited. Since these protocols are interoperable, there…
Are you feeling too overwhelmed because of the increasing incidents of cyberattacks? If yes, then we have the perfect solution for you- cyber education. With our weekly dose of cybernews, we aim to enlighten our audience and keep them updated about the Hows, Whats and Whys of cybercrime. Staying up to date about these cyber…
We understand that spam emails are one of the most annoying things that you have to deal with on a daily basis, both as a user and as an email marketer. They are not just annoying because they take up unnecessary space in the inbox, but they are also a huge security threat. What might…
Digitization is not our enemy. It has made our personal and professional lives easy. But every coin has two sides and we must not ignore the other one. The downside of digitization is that our hard-earned money and identity are not safe anymore. Threat actors have been leveraging digitization to make quick money. To combat…
Looking into the first half of 2024, one of the most evident changes in email security has been major providers such as Gmail and Yahoo enforcing higher standards of authentication. Starting February 2024, these tech giants made DMARC implementation a norm for organizations across the world that send more than 5,000 emails every day. And…
Just when you think that, finally, the world is safe from cyberattacks, yet another instance pops up on your digital screen. The only key is to stay vigilant and educate yourself about the evolving trends in the cybercrime world. Staying well-versed with day-to-day cyberattacks and technological advancements help you keep your data and money safe…
Ransomware is a cyberattack attempted using a malware that intends to block access to a computer system or file, encrypting the data until a ransom is paid to the cyberactor. These days, they demand ransom in cryptocurrency as it ensures anonymity. What started as a small crime in 1980s, grew up to be a havoc…
The combination of BIMI and VMC strengthens the email security structure by making it harder for threat actors to spoof your brand’s logo for sending potentially fraudulent emails. Not only this, but it’s also easier for recipients to trust emails with a logo, encouraging them to open and reply to them. Upon reception, supporting email…
Digital advancement has made our lives easy. But at the same time, criminals with malicious intentions are also using it to mint money in an easy and quick manner. Cyberattackers are slowly expanding their territories across the globe. The only way to keep your money and devices safe from these threat actors is to educate…
Breaches caused by phishing take a lot of time to be discovered, and mitigating their effect becomes all the more difficult. As many as 3.4 billion phishing emails are shot at targets daily, which is about 1.2% of all emails sent in a day. This roughly means that for every 4200 emails sent, one is…
One of the key aspects that determines whether your email makes it to the recipient’s inbox or ends up in their spam is your sender reputation. If you’re in the good books of the mailbox providers, there are higher chances of your emails reaching the inboxes. Imagine all that you could achieve with a consistently…
Are you worried about the increasing hold of threat actors and scammers in our lives? Fret not, because cyber education and awareness are the keys to beating them in their own game. Here we are again, with our weekly dose of cyber news that will inform, educate, and engage you in the most productive way…
DORA, short for Digital Operational Resilient Act, is a European framework for establishing regulatory compliance for finance organizations. It’s now in force and will be fully applicable from January 2025. DMARC, which is short for Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance, is an email security technology that prevents phishing and spoofing attempts made by impersonating…
Digitization and cybersecurity go hand in hand. They are like the two sides of the same coin. If you wish to reap the benefits of digital advancements, then you must educate yourself about cybercrimes and threat actors. The implementation of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC helps mitigate risks like cyber heists and privacy breaches, enhancing email security…
