Now, ransom threats have taken the digital route as well! Cybercriminals attempt them using ransomware, which are basically malicious software and tools used to block access to a device or network of devices until the victim pays off the demanded amount. The global ransomware damage cost is anticipated to exceed $265 billion by 2031, and…
Phishing exists, and we all are well aware of it. However, we still end up getting trapped in the new tricks of scammers. These attacks surge specifically during the holiday seasons as people look for discounted gifts and household items. Threat actors create spoofed email addresses and websites to trap executives and attempt business email…
GAPPSSMTP stands for Google Apps Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, which is responsible for exchanging email messages securely and swiftly. This is a part of Google Workspace’s suite of tools. Understanding GAPPSSMTP Every outgoing message that is sent through the Gmail SMTP server is signed with a default DKIM key to prevent email tampering and verify…
DMARC is not just about creating a record and defining DMARC policies. You have to gain insights into how it works and figure out if your record needs any advancements or demotions. This careful analysis is done by adding RUA and RUF tags to a record, followed by email addresses where you want to receive…
Pen testing or penetration testing is defined as an authorized and strategized simulated cyberattack performed to explore the vulnerabilities of a technical system. Sounds complicated? Here’s a simpler explanation- So, companies hire a penetration tester who breaks into their system just like a hacker would do. They try to take note of all the security…
The holiday season is here, but unfortunately, the malicious scam season is also right behind it. This is the time when cybercriminals are also geared up to trick people into buying things from cloned websites, participating in fake contests promising exciting gifts, purchasing lottery tickets, etc. Do you know what’s the latest? It’s the puppy…
So you have your email authenticated with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, yet your DMARC report shows discrepancies in the alignment? Chances are that your emails were being passed through an intermediary mail server before they were delivered. This is a classic case of email forwarding. But then why implement email forwarding if it can compromise…
DMARC is driven by the authentication results of SPF and DKIM to prevent fraudulent emails sent from your domain from showing up in the primary inboxes of victims. The protocol was developed to minimize the likelihood of someone falling into the trap and sharing sensitive details or sending money to hackers; so, if the recipient…
Even Google and Yahoo have mandated the implementation of DMARC for companies sending over 5,000 emails per day. However, many companies are yet to take DMARC adoption seriously; unfortunately, the myths lurking around this topic put them into a dilemma, and hackers very well know how to take advantage of email-based security loopholes. But, as…
The digital realm is replete with grave cyberattacks that can wreak havoc on an organization’s operations, efficiency, and integrity. Such perilous consequences demand comprehensive strategies that can cushion their impact and further prevent these attacks. This is where DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) comes in! As a critical email authentication protocol, DMARC plays…
