5 key contributors to DMARC’s development
DMARC was introduced as a critical email authentication protocol in 2012. Its creation was no accident—it was a cohesion of effort by industry visionaries determined to fight phishing and spoofing attacks. This collaboration laid the foundation for a safer email ecosystem, curtailing the growing threats to digital communication. The specification was published as an Internet…
Akira flaunts victims, Idaho targets orthodontist, AI granny protects
Whether you are serious about your life or not, threat actors are taking their attacking skills quite seriously. Every day, we hear unfortunate news of cyber scams left, right, and center. Digitization seems to be both a blessing and a curse. Such attacks leave us overwhelmed, and it seems that there is no way out. …
DMARC enforcement and monitoring
The effectiveness of DMARC hinges on two of its core components— DMARC enforcement and DMARC monitoring. Without monitoring DMARC reports, you will not understand the relationship of your emails with different receiving mailboxes. You need to know if a malicious entity is trying to send emails from your domain or if any of the genuine…
Vendor Causes Breach, Texas Supplier Hacked, Nokia Investigates Breach
Hey people! It’s a new week, and we are back with a fresh dose of cybersecurity news once again. This week, it’s all about big companies being attacked by threat actors. Now you know that no one is completely safe from cyberattacks, not even big industry names. The sensitive data of Amazon employees was breached…
What is DMARC compliance and how can you achieve it?
If your organization sends out marketing or bulk emails, you must make sure they reach your audience safely. While this might not seem like a big goal, it is certainly not easy to check all the boxes, given that cybercriminals are only getting better with their tactics. They are perpetually on the lookout for new…
Snowflake Attacker Arrested, Hellcat Targets Schneider, Whistleblower Granted Relief
Hello everyone! It’s November, and everyone is gradually getting into that holiday mood. But this festive season, do not let your carelessness wipe away your bank account. Don’t forget to double-check your cybersecurity setups before you get busy with the celebrations. Also, keeping yourself well-versed with the latest cyber events is a must so that…
Email authentication: Why it matters and how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC ensure security
The emails you send out to your clients are not just about informing them about your business but creating a relationship with them. Imagine what would happen if the emails that go from your end rarely reach them? Or even worse, what if a hacker dupes your customers by sending them emails on your behalf?…
Insufficient Cybersecurity Training, FakeCall Malware Threat, Women Duped Airport
Once again, we are here with our weekly dose of cyber news that helps you stay well-informed and ahead of the threat actors. This week, we will shed light on the significance of cybersecurity training in organizations, learn in detail about FakeCall Android malware, and learn about the nightmarish experience of an Indian woman in…
