In today’s hyper-connected world, the internet has given billions of people an unprecedented ability to communicate, build relationships, and find companionship. While this transformation has many positive effects, it has also opened the door to new forms of scams and cybercriminal tactics — one of the most emotionally exploitative being the honey trap scam. At…
Start protecting your G Suite (Google Workspace) email from phishing by enabling DMARC in monitor mode (p=none), properly configuring SPF and DKIM, publishing a DMARC TXT record with aggregate/forensic reporting, and using DMARCReport to analyze alignment data and gradually move to quarantine/reject. DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) lets you tell receiving mail servers…
Here’s the fifth edition of the month. It revolves around the top cyber incidents that took place last week. Be it the Poland power grid cyberattack, or the “rn” typo trick used by hackers, the incidents hint towards one thing– increasing sophistication of the campaigns. The edition also talks about the Pwn2Own contest that revealed…
In today’s digital world, websites and email domains rely on the Domain Name System (DNS) to connect infrastructure, prove ownership, and secure communications. One of the most versatile tools in the DNS toolbox is the TXT record — a simple yet powerful type of DNS entry that carries text information used for domain verification, email…
Run continuous, automated DKIM monitoring with real‑time alerts at all times, run scheduled DKIM spot tests daily for high‑volume/frequently changing senders and weekly for stable low‑volume programs, and always test immediately before and after DNS/MTA changes and key rotations (hourly during active incidents). DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) is a cryptographic signature that tells receiving servers…
Email authentication is more than just a best practice — it’s essential. As email threats continue to rise, weak authentication leaves your domain vulnerable to spoofing, phishing, and reputation damage. At DMARCReport, we believe every mail server owner should feel empowered to secure their infrastructure. One of the most impactful steps you can take is…
If your email domain has no DMARC record, attackers can freely spoof your domain to deliver convincing phishing and business email compromise (BEC), receiving servers won’t enforce a clear disposition for unauthenticated mail, you’ll have no visibility into abuse via DMARC reports, and your deliverability and brand reputation will degrade—especially with mailbox providers that now…
Requiring a DKIM selector improves email security and deliverability by enforcing deterministic key selection and verifiable domain-level authentication that supports safe key rotation, isolates sending streams and third parties, strengthens DMARC alignment, and increases receiver trust—leading to fewer spoofing opportunities, lower verification failure rates, and better inbox placement. Context and background DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM)…
Small businesses face a harsh reality: 79% have experienced at least one cyberattack in the past five years. These numbers show why companies and organizations need better protection against various security vulnerabilities. The financial toll hits hard when security breaches occur. Small businesses lose up to $1,000 per minute of downtime, while enterprise organizations lose…
Email remains one of the most ubiquitous forms of communication in both personal and professional settings. It’s fast, familiar, and powerful — but it’s also one of the most abused tools in a cybercriminal’s arsenal. From targeted phishing attempts and social engineering schemes to broader spoofing campaigns, malicious actors constantly exploit email vulnerabilities to achieve…
This is the third edition of the month, and here are the top 4 cyber mishaps that you must know about. Last week, Marks & Spencer’s CTO quit following a major cyber mishap. There was bad news for both Fortinet and ChatGPT Health. However, amidst this bleak landscape, experts have found a silver lining: cyberattack…
A business should use custom DKIM because it provides domain-aligned authentication that boosts deliverability and brand trust, satisfies DMARC enforcement requirements, reduces spoofing risk, and gives you operational control over keys, selectors, subdomains, and multi-ESP sending. Digital signatures are the backbone of modern email trust: DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) lets receivers verify that your messages…
In today’s digital world, we rely on websites for everything — from banking and shopping to communicating with friends and accessing critical business resources. While the internet brings immense convenience, it also presents significant risks. Cybercriminals are constantly devising new ways totrick unsuspecting users into revealing sensitive information or compromising their devices.For this reason, it’s…
Do you present prospects with multiple service options—or a single package they either accept or walk away from? Tiered pricing often sparks debate among MSPs. Some see it as unnecessary. Others worry it complicates conversations. But when you step back and look at how buyers actually make decisions, good–better–best pricing isn’t a problem at all….
The most common signs that DKIM is not working for outgoing mail are a missing or malformed DKIM-Signature header, Authentication-Results showing dkim=none/fail/permerror/temperror (often with “body hash did not verify” for bh mismatches), DMARC aggregate/forensic reports flagging DKIM alignment failures, and MTA logs indicating signing was skipped or failed due to selector/key/DNS errors. Email authentication context…
Sending bulk emails certainly means reaching a wider audience, but what if your emails fail to even reach the recipients? Such problems often occur even when you believe you are doing everything right. The reason for this error could be hidden email-policy checks running in the background that are causing your emails to fail and…
