Banks Drop OTPs, Major Cyber Heist, Spying Spouses Arrested

Banks Drop OTPs, Major Cyber Heist, Spying Spouses Arrested

Digitization and cybersecurity go hand in hand. They are like the two sides of the same coin. If you wish to reap the benefits of digital advancements, then you must educate yourself about cybercrimes and threat actors. The implementation of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC helps mitigate risks like cyber heists and privacy breaches, enhancing email security…

What is MTA-STS and why do you need it to improve email security?

What is MTA-STS and why do you need it to improve email security?

There has been a lot of talk about how your outgoing emails should meet certain parameters (like the sending domain should be authenticated), but what about the incoming emails? If an email is not properly secured during transmission, it is susceptible to interception or tampering, which, if successfully implemented, can wreak havoc on your digital…

Ambient Light Spying, Cybersecurity Prices Drop, Euro 2024 Threats

Ambient Light Spying, Cybersecurity Prices Drop, Euro 2024 Threats

Threat actors can soon tip-toe into your living room if you fail to keep yourself updated about the latest happenings around the tech world. Knowledge and precaution are the only two things that can keep you safe from cyberattacks.  That’s precisely why we bring you the latest news from the world of cybercrimes every week….

Patching Versus Isolating Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities- Which is Better in 2024?

Patching Versus Isolating Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities- Which is Better in 2024?

Being in 2024, you can’t overlook cybersecurity, and one of the fundamental strategies in managing and mitigating cyber threats involves addressing vulnerabilities in software and systems. While there are several ways to deal with existing vulnerabilities, the two common and emerging ones are patching and isolating.  According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, vulnerability…

Africa’s Low Ranking On Phishing Resilience, BBC Breach, TikTok Celeb Accounts Compromised!

We are here with a dose of cybersecurity news that will keep you updated with the cybercrimes happening around the globe. You will learn to safeguard yourself against such fraud by seeking inspiration from real-life incidents, such as Africa’s poor ranking in phishing resilience. Also, we will shed light on the BBC breach which has…

Decoding I-Tag DKIM Vulnerability and Its Impact on Email Deliverability and Security

Decoding I-Tag DKIM Vulnerability and Its Impact on Email Deliverability and Security

If you thought that authentication standards like Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) and Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) were enough to maintain the integrity of your email communication, you are probably mistaken! According to a recent report published by Estonian security researchers, there exists a significant flaw in the DomainKeys Identified Mail…

Understanding How to Configure SPF Records in Office 365

Understanding How to Configure SPF Records in Office 365

Microsoft Office 365 is a cloud-powered productivity platform that offers its users many benefits. However, like any other platform, it is also infested with cybercriminals and their ill-intended agendas.  According to a recent report by SlashNext, there was an 856% increase in malicious email and messaging threats from April 2023 to April 2024.  And that’s…