5 Best Practices For Securing Your Security Token Service (Sts) Authentication

5 Best Practices For Securing Your Security Token Service (Sts) Authentication

ByBrad Slavin

Implementing a robust Security Token Service (STS) authentication infrastructure is fundamental to safeguarding claims-based identity within modern, distributed environments. As businesses increasingly rely on web services, cloud applications, and federated authentication, ensuring that the STS and its related authentication protocols are secure is essential for resource protection and compliance. Below, we examine the critical best…

DMARC: Your silent shield in a billion-dollar battle against phishing

DMARC: Your silent shield in a billion-dollar battle against phishing

ByBrad Slavin

Email is a big part of how businesses talk and share information today. But because everyone uses it so much, it has also become a major weak spot. One smart phishing attack can cost a company money and damage its reputation in seconds. Basic email filters are no longer enough to catch these fake messages….

Secure Passkey Protection, Dismantling Lighthouse Phishing, Manufacturers Need Protection

Secure Passkey Protection, Dismantling Lighthouse Phishing, Manufacturers Need Protection

ByBrad Slavin

Hello people!  It is the third week of November, and as promised, we are back again with our latest edition of cyber news. Meanwhile, we hope you have been able to safeguard your data from the cybercrooks. Even though they are getting sophisticated with every attack, it is up to us to bolster our data…

10 Reasons SPF Filtering Is Critical For Email Security

10 Reasons SPF Filtering Is Critical For Email Security

ByBrad Slavin

The evolution of digital threats requires organizations to adopt robust email authentication methods. Among these, SPF filtering (Sender Policy Framework) stands as a foundational layer in defending business communications against cyber threats. By validating which mail servers are permitted to send emails on behalf of a domain, SPF filtering delivers powerful protection against spoofing, phishing,…

7 Easy Steps To Verify An Spf Record Using Nslookup Properly

7 Easy Steps To Verify An Spf Record Using Nslookup Properly

ByBrad Slavin

Securing your organization’s email domain against spoofing and improving email deliverability requires robust email authentication mechanisms. One foundational layer is the Sender Policy Framework (SPF), which uses DNS records to instruct mail servers which IP addresses are authorized to send emails on behalf of your domain. Verifying that your SPF record is present and correctly…

DNSSEC: The ultimate shield for your domain’s security 

DNSSEC: The ultimate shield for your domain’s security 

ByBrad Slavin

Back in the 1980s, when DNS was created, the entire concept of the internet was very limited. Now, almost four decades later, the internet has become the backbone of almost every organization’s existence, especially businesses, government, and even individual users. It has changed the way we communicate, shop, work, and run essential services, so much…

10 DNS Blacklist Insights That Improve Email Security And Deliverability Fast

10 DNS Blacklist Insights That Improve Email Security And Deliverability Fast

ByBrad Slavin

In the world of email communication, maintaining a strong sender reputation is essential for ensuring that messages reach their intended inboxes. However, cyber threats such as spam, phishing, and domain spoofing have made this task increasingly complex. One of the most effective tools in combating these issues is the Domain Name System Blacklist (DNSBL), also…

Delhi Airport Cyberattack, Clickfix Phishing-Purerat, Linkedin Targeting-Threats

Delhi Airport Cyberattack, Clickfix Phishing-Purerat, Linkedin Targeting-Threats

ByBrad Slavin

Hello people! We are back again with our fresh dose of cyber news. From crippled flight systems to vulnerability in the hospitality sector to LinkedIn becoming the new playground for threat actors, we will cover all the important cyber events that deserve your attention and time. So, if you are all set to dive deeper…

Consequences of poor DMARC hygiene

Consequences of poor DMARC hygiene

ByBrad Slavin

Email authentication is not a one-time job; it requires ongoing maintenance and adherence to hygiene practices post-implementation. A well-maintained DMARC record increases the possibility of most of your genuine emails landing in the primary inbox of the intended recipients. Not just this, but it works efficiently to prevent phishing emails from sitting in the target’s…

10 Ways Modern SPF Software Prevents Brand Spoofing And Phishing

10 Ways Modern SPF Software Prevents Brand Spoofing And Phishing

ByBrad Slavin

In today’s digital landscape, the rise of brand spoofing and phishing attacks poses significant risks to businesses and consumers alike. Modern SPF software plays a pivotal role in mitigating these threats by enhancing email security protocols and enabling real-time detection of malicious activities. This article explores ten key ways that advanced SPF tools, often delivered…

10 Email Spoofing Detection Tools That Dramatically Improve Brand Protection

10 Email Spoofing Detection Tools That Dramatically Improve Brand Protection

ByBrad Slavin

Email spoofing has become one of the most persistent threats in today’s digital landscape, allowing cybercriminals to impersonate trusted domains and deceive recipients into revealing sensitive data or executing malicious actions. For brands, such attacks can cause severe financial losses, reputational harm, and erosion of customer trust. As email remains a primary communication channel for…

Online DMARC Policy Checker Verifies SPF DKIM Alignment To Prevent Spoofing Attacks

Online DMARC Policy Checker Verifies SPF DKIM Alignment To Prevent Spoofing Attacks

ByBrad Slavin

In today’s threat-filled digital landscape, protecting your domain from email spoofing and phishing attacks is essential to maintaining trust and deliverability. An online DMARC policy checker plays a crucial role in this defense by verifying the alignment of SPF (Sender Policy Framework) and DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) records with your domain’s “From” address. This verification…

Ex-cybersecurity Hackers Exposed, Norwegian Bus Vulnerability, LinkedIn Credential Scam

Ex-cybersecurity Hackers Exposed, Norwegian Bus Vulnerability, LinkedIn Credential Scam

ByBrad Slavin

It’s finally November. People are still basking in the Halloween vibes and are slowly gearing up for Christmas. Similarly, threat actors are pulling up their socks to make the biggest impact, while innocent, unsuspecting victims will be busy with festivities. If you wish to make the most out of this holiday season, without exposing your…

Improve Deliverability Using Email DMARC Check Plus Robust SPF And DKIM Alignment

Improve Deliverability Using Email DMARC Check Plus Robust SPF And DKIM Alignment

ByBrad Slavin

Improving email deliverability is no longer just about crafting great messages—it’s about ensuring they reach the inbox securely and consistently. With cyber threats like phishing and spoofing on the rise, businesses must rely on advanced authentication protocols such as DMARC, SPF, and DKIM to protect their domains and maintain sender reputation. A properly configured DMARC…

What is DNSSEC, and why do you need it to protect your domain?

What is DNSSEC, and why do you need it to protect your domain?

ByBrad Slavin

When DNS was designed back in the 1980s, security was not even a thing of concern; all it was made to do was translate domain names like “yourcompany.com” to IP addresses so that the browser could locate and connect to the correct server. But things have changed drastically since then. Now, the digital landscape is…

Ensure Email Authentication With A Domain Health Report Featuring Advanced Dmarc Insights

Ensure Email Authentication With A Domain Health Report Featuring Advanced Dmarc Insights

ByBrad Slavin

In today’s digital landscape, protecting your domain and ensuring the authenticity of your emails are essential to maintaining trust, reputation, and deliverability. A Domain Health Report provides deep visibility into the security and performance of your domain by analyzing critical factors such as DNS configurations, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication, as well as blacklist status…