There are some optional tags in DMARC, and ‘fo’ is one of them. It stands for ‘failure options.’ The ‘fo’ tag allows domain owners to specify the conditions under which forensic (RUF) reports should be generated for SPF and/or DKIM authentication checks. There are four possible values for this tag: fo=0, fo=1, fo=d, and fo=s….
What is DMARC? DMARC, or Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance, is an essential email authentication protocol aimed at safeguarding domains from being misused in attacks such as spoofing and phishing. When we think about the security of our digital communications, it’s easy to overlook how vulnerable our email systems can be without proper protection….
Being a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for multiple clients is an intricate job, and they often overlook offering email security solutions, including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. Email is an integral part of today’s corporate world, but now, this communication channel has become one of the most exploitable attack vectors. Threat actors use generative AI tools…
What is a DMARC RUA Report? A DMARC RUA Report—the letters standing for “Reporting URI for Aggregate“—is a detailed document that offers domain owners insight into their email authentication processes. At its core, the report provides an overview of all the emails sent from a specific domain, including information about whether those emails passed or…
One Domain, One DMARC Record: Overview DMARC, or Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance, plays a crucial role in the digital landscape by helping to combat email spoofing. To ensure its effectiveness, it is imperative to maintain just one DMARC record per domain or subdomain. This declaration simplifies your email policy and enhances security measures…
Threat actors always prefer staying a step ahead of the cybersecurity mechanisms. Just when brands and organizations were feeling relieved, a whole new email-based threat attack entered the scene. Known as the email salting attack, it is a clever and sophisticated move by threat actors to bypass email security measures and spam filters. The core…
Setting up a new website can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to navigating account verification with platforms like Bluehost. But don’t let the process intimidate you! Think of it as a necessary checkpoint designed to keep your online presence safe and secure from unwanted access. As someone who has gone through this journey, I…
Hello people! It’s the last month of Q1 2025, and we are back with our cyber bulletin. As you know, our goal is to keep you updated and aware so that you can safeguard your data and network from threat actors and their sophisticated moves. No matter which corner of the world you live in,…
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital communication, ensuring your emails reach their intended recipients without being flagged as spam is a growing challenge. Just imagine sending an important message only to find it lost in the abyss of a recipient’s spam folder! That’s where DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) comes into play—a handy tool designed to…
Adding a TXT record in Namecheap might sound complicated, but it plays a crucial role in managing your domain’s online presence. Whether it’s for confirming ownership with services like Google or enhancing email security, setting up a TXT record can feel like establishing a digital handshake between you and countless platforms across the internet. It’s…
