Cybersecurity As emails continue to remain the primary mode of business communication, they also are threat actors’ favorite means to wreak havoc on organizational information assets. Following are some of the recent incidents where attackers bypassed common email security standards and targeted users. Netflix Phishing Emails are Up By 78% Security researchers warned that corporate…
DMARC, SPF, and DKIM can improve your organization’s email security by authenticating incoming emails. This post discusses how DMARC, SPF, and DKIM work and how to create DMARC, SPF, and DKIM records. Since the preferred mode of communication for organizations, businesses, and individuals worldwide is email, avoiding phishing and spam becomes the top priority to…
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) is an email authentication protocol that improves the SPF and DKIM protocols. It allows senders to specify how email should be handled if it fails SPF or DKIM authentication. This post discusses one of the most crucial aspects of DMARC, i.e., DMARC Tags. DMARC provides a way for…
Threat actors continue to target email systems worldwide to infiltrate confidential information from organizations or get their hands on individuals’ PII (personally identifiable information), which they can use for various malicious purposes, such as selling it on the dark web for profit, corporate espionage, etc. This post discusses the latest incidents that organizations must take…
If you manage emails for a domain, you may wonder if you can have more than one DMARC record. However, multiple records can defeat the purpose of DMARC itself. A DMARC record should be placed at the root of your DNS records. DMARC uses the DNS TXT record to store its policy, and a DNS…
DKIM is one of the security standards to improve email security and prevent phishing, spoofing, and email spam. This text explains what DKIM is, how DKIM works, DKIM records, why DKIM is essential, why you need to use DKIM, and answers DKIM FAQs. What is DKIM? DomainKeys Identified Mail, known as DKIM, is an email…
BIMI is one step ahead of usual email authentication standards. While it ensures security through email identification, it also enhances brand value by stamping the brand logo on the email. This article will explore BIMI and how it’s built upon DMARC. Effective email identification and authentication are essential parts of internet security. Organizations worldwide are…
As ISPs adopt stricter email policies, senders without authentication will face difficulties with email deliveries; this is especially impactful for smaller businesses that rely on shared IPs. Even with robust email authentication standards, threat actors find workarounds to target businesses through email-borne threats. Here are the latest news headlines to keep you updated on these…
Emails are the common entry point for cybercriminals looking to infiltrate the organization’s network and obtain valuable data. Since the attacks are getting more sophisticated, standard email security controls are no longer effective. Read about the latest email security news and determine why you need to invest in better email security practices. Microsoft: Hackers Use…
Cybercriminals are using new techniques to increase their chances of success in targeted phishing attacks against various organizations. Undoubtedly, online phishing scams are rising, causing significant losses to businesses and individuals. Here are the latest developments related to email security. TA453 Utilizes Multi-Persona Impersonation (MPI) Tactic in Latest Phishing Attacks The Iranian hacking group TA453…
