Is DMARCbis a game-changer or just an upgrade to DMARC?

Is DMARCbis a game-changer or just an upgrade to DMARC?

Back in 2012, when DMARC was first published, it emerged as a revolutionary solution to email-based attacks, which the email infrastructure natively couldn’t block. However, cyberattacks have evolved since then; they have become more sophisticated and complex to detect.  So far, DMARC has been doing a good job of protecting domains against direct spoofing attacks…

What is a DNS CNAME Record? Understanding Its Usage and Configuration

What is a DNS CNAME Record? Understanding Its Usage and Configuration

In a digital world where every click counts, understanding the tools behind our online experiences is essential. If you’ve ever wondered how typing in one web address can lead you to another without much thought, then you’re not alone. Enter the DNS CNAME record—a behind-the-scenes hero that makes web navigation smoother and less confusing. Think…

Mcdonald’s Application Tips, Ingram Micro Recovers,Gemini Email Exploit

Mcdonald’s Application Tips, Ingram Micro Recovers,Gemini Email Exploit

Hey folks! It’s week 3, and we hope you have managed to survive the malicious intentions of threat actors around you. You see, only practicing cyber hygiene and having cyber awareness can help you in this era of sophisticated cyberattacks. We are back again with our weekly dose of cyber updates. This time, we will…

Reading DMARC reports the right way: types, tips, and tools

Reading DMARC reports the right way: types, tips, and tools

Here’s a harsh truth that organizations don’t realize: you can’t protect your domain from phishing and spoofing attacks by simply implementing email authentication protocols like DMARC. To truly stay ahead of these attacks, you must also continually update and fine-tune your security measures. But the thing is, you can’t do it unless you really know…

Sending official emails in New Zealand? You’ll need DMARC now

Sending official emails in New Zealand? You’ll need DMARC now

Different countries treat email security differently, and it shows in how they handle DMARC.The reason behind this could be that they’re exposed to a different threat landscape altogether, or maybe their priorities are different.  Well, New Zealand was one of those countries that didn’t have any strict DMARC norms until very recently.  It’s not like…

Email Salting Attacks: How They Work and Prevention Techniques

Email Salting Attacks: How They Work and Prevention Techniques

In the realm of cyber threats, email salting attacks have emerged as a stealthy and sophisticated tactic that can catch even the tech-savviest among us off guard. Imagine receiving an email that looks perfectly normal but harbors hidden dangers underneath. This deceptive practice involves inserting invisible characters into email messages to slip past spam filters…