Understanding TLS downgrade attacks and how MTA-STS mitigates them
It is easier to think that your encrypted email is safe enough to defend against any kind of attack, but the truth is that cybercriminals are getting smarter by every second, and it takes more than simple encryption to secure your email communications. One such attack that puts the integrity of your already secured emails…
Google’s guidelines to send emails to Gmail users
Have you ever wondered why even legitimate emails sent by you to Gmail recipients don’t reach their inboxes? Well, there are several guidelines that Google wants you to abide by if you don’t want to have your emails land in the spam folders or bounce back. If you think you can ignore these guidelines, let…
Role of DMARC in detecting and preventing shadow IT
Have you wondered why some organizations have stringent policies that prevent them from using certain apps and devices to get work done while others are pretty open with no such restrictions? In the latter situation, the employees certainly have more flexibility and convenience, but this openness can introduce significant security risks. This phenomenon, known as…
FBI Warns Hackers, Halliburton Cyber Threats, TfL Targeted Threat
Your wait is finally over, as we are here with our September Week 1 edition of fresh cybersecurity news! This week, we will be talking about North Korean hackers’ aggressive social engineering moves. Next in the pipeline is Halliburton’s oil sector cyber attack. Lastly, booking your next vacation can be risky as major travel sites…
Security requirements for Gmail
Over the years, Gmail has undoubtedly positioned itself as one of the most popular email services globally. It continues to dominate the market with its extensive features and integration with other Google services. Given the fact that over 1.5 billion active users trust this mailbox, it’s bound to subject dynamic emails to additional security requirements…
