New ClickFix Scam, Dental Practice Banned, UK MPs Targeted
Cybercriminals are getting smarter, quieter, and far more convincing. From a new browser-based ClickFix variant that slips past traditional security tools, to healthcare organizations facing legal action after phishing breaches, and even UK MPs being targeted through trusted messaging apps, recent incidents show how fast attack methods are evolving. These threats no longer rely on…
DDoS vs DoS Attacks: A Complete Guide from DMARCReport
In today’s hyper-connected world, where digital services power everything from your business to your personal communications, the threat landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. Among the most prevalent and damaging types of cyberattacks are Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. These attacks don’t aim to steal data or quietly infiltrate systems—instead, they…
How can I check whether my domain’s DMARC policy is correctly configured for Gmail?
To check whether your domain’s DMARC policy is correctly configured for Gmail, validate your DMARC DNS TXT record syntax and tags, confirm SPF and DKIM alignment with your header-from domain, send test messages to Gmail and inspect Authentication-Results and Google Postmaster Tools, verify delivery and parsing of DMARC aggregate (rua) reports (noting Gmail does not…
Business Email Compromise vs Phishing Attacks — A Deep Dive by DMARCReport
In today’s hyper-connected digital world, email remains the backbone of business communication — and unfortunately, also one of the most exploited attack vectors used by cybercriminals. Sophisticated threat actors continually refine their techniques to deceive trusted recipients, impersonate legitimate senders, and manipulate end users into disclosing sensitive information or transferring funds. At DMARCReport, we believe…
Does a DMARC check verify SPF and DKIM alignment for my domain?
Yes—DMARC explicitly evaluates SPF and DKIM authentication results and verifies their alignment with the message’s Header From domain, passing if at least one of SPF or DKIM both authenticates and aligns per your DMARC policy. DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) exists to connect message authentication to domain identity as shown to recipients: the…
How can DMARC improve email deliverability and reduce phishing risks?
DMARC improves deliverability and reduces phishing by enforcing domain-aligned authentication (SPF/DKIM) that mailbox providers trust to place legitimate emails in the inbox while blocking or quarantining spoofed messages at scale. DMARC—Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance—adds a policy and reporting layer on top of SPF and DKIM so receivers can verify that a message claiming…
Data Leak vs. Data Breach — A DMARCReport Perspective
In today’s digital world, terms like data leak and data breach are frequently used by news outlets, security blogs, and IT professionals—often interchangeably, but incorrectly. At DMARCReport, we believe that understanding the distinction between a data leak and a data breach is essential for building strong data-protection strategies. When combined with security measures like DMARC,…
How can I create a DMARC record for my domain to stop email spoofing?
To stop email spoofing, create and publish a TXT record at _dmarc.yourdomain.com with a value like v=DMARC1; p=reject; rua=mailto:dmarc-reports@yourdomain.com; ruf=mailto:dmarc-forensics@yourdomain.com; adkim=s; aspf=s; pct=100; fo=1; ri=86400 only after verifying that all your senders pass SPF and/or DKIM in alignment with your From domain. DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) lets domain owners tell receivers how…
