DMARC was introduced as a critical email authentication protocol in 2012. Its creation was no accident—it was a cohesion of effort by industry visionaries determined to fight phishing and spoofing attacks. This collaboration laid the foundation for a safer email ecosystem, curtailing the growing threats to digital communication. The specification was published as an Internet…
It’s already week four of November, and the holidays are just around the corner. Leniency at workplaces is already resulting in increased cases of cyberattacks. Before you get too busy with vacation plans and late-night parties with your loved ones, here’s a gentle reminder from our side that your data needs protection and deserves your…
Cybersecurity is more than a buzzword today. It is more of a necessity for every organization, whether big or small. We say this because all of them are connected to the internet in some way or another, which means that they are also exposed to the risks. Moreover, hackers, cybercriminals, and state-sponsored attackers are continuously…
DMARC reports let you know two important things: whether legitimate emails sent from your domain are failing DMARC checks and whether someone is trying to send phishing emails using your domain. Such information is critical for the effectiveness of the deployed email authentication protocols; you get to know if your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configurations…
Whether you are serious about your life or not, threat actors are taking their attacking skills quite seriously. Every day, we hear unfortunate news of cyber scams left, right, and center. Digitization seems to be both a blessing and a curse. Such attacks leave us overwhelmed, and it seems that there is no way out. …
The human tendency to skimp through or glance over things that look familiar is not much of a big deal until it is misused by the bad guys. This applies even in the context of cybersecurity, wherein cybercriminals try to dupe you by exploiting small mistakes or oversights—like a typo in a web address. They…
The effectiveness of DMARC hinges on two of its core components— DMARC enforcement and DMARC monitoring. Without monitoring DMARC reports, you will not understand the relationship of your emails with different receiving mailboxes. You need to know if a malicious entity is trying to send emails from your domain or if any of the genuine…
Hey people! It’s a new week, and we are back with a fresh dose of cybersecurity news once again. This week, it’s all about big companies being attacked by threat actors. Now you know that no one is completely safe from cyberattacks, not even big industry names. The sensitive data of Amazon employees was breached…
DMARC has three policies— none, quarantine, and reject. The ‘quarantine’ and ‘reject’ policies are strict and are used the most. However, there are cases where the ‘none’ policy is ideal. The ‘none’ policy is enforced using the p=none tag in a DMARC record. It instructs the receiving servers to take no action against unauthorized emails…
If your organization sends out marketing or bulk emails, you must make sure they reach your audience safely. While this might not seem like a big goal, it is certainly not easy to check all the boxes, given that cybercriminals are only getting better with their tactics. They are perpetually on the lookout for new…
SPF records are TXT records that prevent unauthorized emails sent from your domain from landing in the recipients’ inboxes. This minimizes the chances of someone getting duped under the impression that an official representative from your company is communicating with them, asking for sensitive details or transferring money. Domain owners are allowed to have only…
Hello everyone! It’s November, and everyone is gradually getting into that holiday mood. But this festive season, do not let your carelessness wipe away your bank account. Don’t forget to double-check your cybersecurity setups before you get busy with the celebrations. Also, keeping yourself well-versed with the latest cyber events is a must so that…
The emails you send out to your clients are not just about informing them about your business but creating a relationship with them. Imagine what would happen if the emails that go from your end rarely reach them? Or even worse, what if a hacker dupes your customers by sending them emails on your behalf?…
Once again, we are here with our weekly dose of cyber news that helps you stay well-informed and ahead of the threat actors. This week, we will shed light on the significance of cybersecurity training in organizations, learn in detail about FakeCall Android malware, and learn about the nightmarish experience of an Indian woman in…
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…
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…
