La Poste is one of the biggest email services in France. Millions of people use Laposte.net for their personal email. Starting from September 2025, they are making a big change. Now, every email sent to Laposte.net addresses must pass three important security tests: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. If your email doesn’t pass all of them,…
The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Security Fundamentals certification is an entry-level credential designed for individuals beginning their journey in information technology and cybersecurity. It provides a strong foundation in essential security concepts such as network protection, access control, cryptography, and threat management. As a globally recognized certification, it serves as a valuable first step for…
It is week #2, and we are back again with the top 3 cyber news stories of the week. The first one involves Grok, the AI-powered assistant for X users. It is being misused by cyberattackers to target X users. Secondly, we will talk about the Federal cuts under the Trump administration that have made…
In today’s digital landscape, email remains one of the primary channels for communication—and one of the most exploited vectors for cyberattacks. Phishing, email spoofing, and domain impersonation can compromise sensitive information, damage brand reputation, and disrupt business operations. DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) is a critical email authentication protocol that empowers domain owners…
DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) play a crucial role in strengthening the security of the Domain Name System, which serves as the backbone of the internet. Traditional DNS, while effective at translating domain names into IP addresses, was not designed with security in mind, leaving it vulnerable to attacks like spoofing and cache poisoning. DNSSEC addresses…
It’s September, the first week, and we are back again with our weekly bulletin. The ultimate goal is to keep you informed about the latest global cyber developments. It is only through cyber education and a proactive approach that you can safeguard your data from highly sophisticated cyberattacks. This week-1 edition will focus on the…
When you send out an email, there are multiple domains tied to that message, not just the one that you and your recipients see in your sender address (From domain), but also the domain that is used in the envelope sender (SPF domain), along with the domain that appears in the cryptographic signature (DKIM domain). …
With the rise of digital communication, e-mails have become an essential part of daily life, both personally and professionally. Statista reports that global email traffic has steadily increased since 2017. In 2022, approximately 333 billion emails were sent and received daily, with projections estimating a rise to 392.5 billion daily emails by 2026. While e-mails…
Email authentication is a critical part of ensuring that your messages reach inboxes securely and reliably. One of the core mechanisms that supports this process is the Sender Policy Framework (SPF) record, a DNS-based protocol that specifies which mail servers are authorized to send emails for your domain. For businesses and marketers using Amazon Simple…
Email authentication is a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity, and the Sender Policy Framework (SPF) plays a critical role in defending organizations against phishing and spoofing attacks. By validating whether an email originates from an authorized mail server defined in a domain’s DNS records, SPF ensures stronger email trust, reduces fraudulent traffic, and safeguards business communications….
