QR codes are seen everywhere for directing users to URLs with a tap; and just as every coin has two slides, these Quick Response codes are also being used negatively. In fact, in May 2023, a U.S.-based energy firm encountered nearly 29% of more than 1000 malicious emails containing QR codes. Adversaries are developing newer…
Phishing attacks are on the rise across the globe, and the Down Unders are facing the heat, too! Australia has always been a favorite among cybercriminals. 2023 was no different for the Aussies as multiple brands and businesses fell prey to threat actors. Even though the Australian government is trying its best to protect the…
Did you know that only 1% of Non-profit organizations’ domains have the basic DMARC authentication protection in place? DMARC safeguards the reputation and goodwill of profitable and nonprofitable organizations by shielding their email-sending domains against spoofing and phishing attacks. When a receiver’s mailbox filters an email sent from your domain and labels it as ‘potentially…
ChatGPT has literally revolutionized the digital world. The generative AI tool is capable of churning out content based on pretty much everything that is available under the sun. However, with good comes the bad. And hence, the world is divided into two parts as of now- one that is elated about ChatGPT’s abilities, and the…
No matter how “smart” your phones are, they are not free from the risks of phishing attacks. All your technical knowledge and tech-savvy hacks can go down the drain if a phishing actor takes an interest in your phone. And that’s exactly why Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 is here with new features that are…
Google is a highly reputed IT platform; however, despite the proactive measures and technologies it develops and adopts to keep its users safe, threat actors often outsmart their tech ninjas. And this has happened yet again! Recently, a cybersecurity firm uncovered a security loophole in Google Groups that has given hackers the opportunity to plan…
Blogs are a great way to learn about technical topics in detail. If you have just started to take action toward email authentication for your domains, then going through blogs will prepare you for what to expect. The topics generally revolve around how to create and update SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records, how to troubleshoot…
DMARC is an essential tool for enhancing email security, especially within the financial sector. Financial institutions are a prime target for cybercriminals, given the potentially lucrative rewards associated with fraudulent transactions. Phishing attacks targeting the financial sector, encompassing banks among other institutions, continued to dominate as the most prevalent type of cyberattack, constituting a substantial…
It’s no news that domains compliant with DMARC are less vulnerable to becoming targets of phishing-based cyberattacks than the ones not using it. In fact, domains without DMARC enforcement are 4.75x more likely to be the target of spoofing versus domains with DMARC enforcement. There are 3 DMARC policies and each of them represents an…
Listen to this blog post below A little prudence in following the correct practices with your SPF record can create a world of difference in eliminating unwanted SPF Permerrors caused by increased DNS lookups. SPF, or Sender Policy Framework, is a valuable tool for email authentication that can protect organizations from financial and reputation losses….
Emails serve as the lifeline for communication across organizations, businesses, and individuals in the digitized economy. However, this dependence on email comes at the cost of increased risk of email scams. This comprehensive guide will explore how DMARC reporting services can improve email security. Considering the ever-escalating threats associated with emails, safeguarding the integrity of…
This test shares the details of the latest DMARC compliance as part of PCI DSS v4.0. Let’s take a look. In response to growing cybersecurity attacks, the upcoming PCI Data Security Standards version 4.0 (PCI DSS v4.0) mandates the implementation of DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) for organizations handling sensitive cardholder data. Here…
Listen to this blog post below Email statistics, especially DMARC statistics, can be an invaluable tool in enhancing the email security of any organization by preventing spoofing and safeguarding its reputation. In this digital era, email communication is the most widely used channel for information exchange in business. However, email-based threats, like phishing, spoofing, and…
DMARC has always been a robust email authentication tool. Microsoft’s latest announcement honoring senders’ DMARC policy settings is a significant step in enhancing email security for Microsoft email users. DMARC has been an efficient email authentication tool for a long time, providing reliable email security for numerous users. However, Microsoft had not been leveraging its…
Listen to this blog post below While handling single domains with DMARC is easy, DMARC in a multi-domain environment is also possible, though it may seem challenging. Email is a standard cyberattack tool used by malicious actors, and attacks through email have significantly intensified as more business organizations migrate to the cloud environment. Hence, cybersecurity…
