DomainKeys and DKIM Are Slightly Different

DomainKeys and DKIM Are Slightly Different

DomainKeys is an older technology that was combined with Cisco’s Identified Internet Mail (IIM) to develop DKIM—an email authentication protocol that prevents phishing emails sent from your domain from reaching recipients’ primary inboxes. Moreover, DKIM also ensures that nobody tampers with the message in transit.  People often use these terms interchangeably, but let’s figure out…

What is a DKIM Replay Attack and How to Prevent it?

In 2023, as many as 45.6% of total emails were identified as spam. While CISOs and technology enthusiasts are trying their best to ward off these attacks, cybercriminals are not behind in exercising their brain muscles to come up with newer ways of exploitation.  One such relatively recent technique is a DKIM replay attack, where…

Ensuring Easy and Secure Authentication: A Guide

Ensuring Easy and Secure Authentication: A Guide

News Flash! Implementing an iron-clad authentication for every login and online transaction is no longer a “good-to-have” aspect of your online existence. Thanks to the latest crackdown on loose security practices by tech giants, your authentication game cannot be like perfunctory frisking. After all, would you ever let a stranger enter your home if they…

Learning to Send DMARC-Compliant Emails on Behalf of Others

This guide is intended for email service providers and businesses involved in sending emails using their own customer’s domains for marketing, PR, billing, talent management, etc.  Sending DMARC-compliant emails is beneficial for both parties, significantly optimizing email identification. If you aim to get the best of the best email delivery and visibility, consider the following…