What is the right way to split DKIM keys?

DNS limitations sometimes require splitting DKIM keys. Splitting keys helps ensure compatibility with DNS limitations, especially when dealing with long keys that offer stronger security. Usually, DKIM keys are split at the time of initial configuration if they exceed the DNS length limits. Most DNS providers impose a limit of 255 characters per line, so…

This is the season of scams: 2024 holiday guide to spotting phishing attacks

This is the season of scams: 2024 holiday guide to spotting phishing attacks

The holiday season is right around the corner, which means it’s the time for lots of online shopping, hotels, and flight bookings, not to mention a sudden surge in cyberattacks. You might think that the holiday season is supposed to be exciting and fun, but the truth is that it can become a prime opportunity…

Senate Campaigns Unprotected, Enterprise SaaS Risks, US launches encryption

Cyber awareness is no longer a luxury in today’s time. It does not help you stand out in the crowd but, in fact, enables you to safeguard your brand, employees, and personal data from threat actors. It is an ultimate necessity to familiarize yourself with the cybersecurity landscape if you wish to stay at par…

What is DMARC’s Subdomain Policy (sp) tag and how does it work?

If you thought that your subdomains deserved any less attention than your primary (parent) domain, you’re mistaken! The truth is that the subdomains do not receive as much importance as your primary domain, and even the cyberattackers recognize this. This is why subdomains become prime targets for phishing and spoofing attacks. Since these subdomains aren’t…

Troubleshooting DKIM issues for Google Workspace

Troubleshooting DKIM issues for Google Workspace

If your legitimate emails are failing DKIM authentication, being rejected, or being marked as spam, there might be a misconfiguration in your email authentication records. To know the problem, you need to check your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records. This guide is here to help you with checking misconfigurations in DKIM.  1. Verify if emails…

Things Financial Institutions Need to Know About Spoofing

The global banking sector has been experiencing a severe surge in cyberattacks, and the US Banking industry is no different. Renowned financial institutions like SunTrust, JP Morgan Chase, and Bank of America have faced the brunt of cybercriminal activities such as spoofing and phishing multiple times. Large or small, no banking institution is safe now…

Pokémon Company Hacked, American Water Restored, Schools increasingly targeted

Hello people! We are back again with our fresh dose of cyber bulletin. This time, the news snippets will make you realize how deeply these threat actors have penetrated into our everyday lives. From schools and gaming companies to water supply plants, nothing is safe from the prying eyes of cyberattackers. We hope that this…

4 sectors that need email authentication the most and why

4 sectors that need email authentication the most and why

We are living in times where you have to think twice before clicking. But despite being mindful about what websites you visit and what links you download, you and your business are not 100% shielded from cyberattackers. Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, vishing, smishing, and phishing attacks have increased by a staggering…

Malware terrorizes Linux, Cyberattack disrupts water, Cyber incidents surge

Another week, another dose of cyber news! Hello people! We are back again with our weekly cyber news bulletin. This time, we will discuss a massive malware attack on Linux servers. Also, the disruption of the US water supply because of a cyberattack is a matter of concern. Lastly, our focus will be on the…

How to manually decipher DMARC reports and why is it a difficult thing?

DMARC reports are the backbone of email authentication. Reading these reports helps you understand the situation of outgoing emails and how recipients’ mailboxes handle them. Reading these reports lets you know if an unauthorized, malicious person is sending emails from your domain.  However, there is a catch; these DMARC aggregate and forensic reports are in…