There is a common misconception that email security is only meant for large organizations or, at most, mid-sized startups. But the truth is, cyberattackers spare no one, especially not public personas like celebrities and influencers. Now that influencers have garnered the recognition and status of a celebrity, they have become the next big target for…
Introduction to SPF Records Sender Policy Framework (SPF) records serve as a gatekeeper in the realm of email communication. These records are critical for determining whether an email sent from a specific server is legitimate and authorized to use the associated domain. Specifically, SPF records are stored as TXT records within the Domain Name System…
What is an SPF Record? At its essence, an SPF record, or Sender Policy Framework record, acts as a gatekeeper for your email. It is a specific type of TXT record published in your domain’s DNS settings, designed to help prevent unauthorized users from sending emails that appear to come from your domain. By specifying…
Having more than one domain registered under your organization’s name is not uncommon, but their security seriously is. Most organizations have multiple domains, out of which they use only one or two to send emails; the rest exist to protect brand identity, for future expansion, or to redirect traffic. Out of all these domains, the…
When you send an email, do you ever stop to think about how many things can go wrong before it reaches the recipient? One of the biggest worries is email spoofing, where someone pretends to be you by sending messages from a fake account. This not only confuses the people you’re communicating with but can…
If you’re building AI systems that rely on large-scale data collection, chances are you’ve hit the proxy dilemma. Do you build and manage your own proxy infrastructure—or outsource it to someone who lives and breathes IP rotation, geotargeting, and CAPTCHA evasion? On paper, rolling your own proxies might seem like a cost-saving win. In reality?…
Email communication has become a key part of our everyday lives, whether we’re connecting with friends, collaborating with coworkers, or promoting our businesses. But did you know that securing those email exchanges is just as important as the messages themselves? That’s where Sender Policy Framework (SPF) records come in. They act like gatekeepers for your…
Cybersecurity experts are lately highlighting the degree to which threat actors have gone in abusing security protocols. They are devising newer, sophisticated techniques to bypass the protective layers to spoof sender email addresses to launch targeted malspam campaigns. On one side, the adoption of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC is on the rise, especially after Google,…
In our increasingly connected digital world, ensuring that your emails are genuine and trustworthy is more important than ever. Every day, countless people sift through their inboxes, wary of messages that might be hiding scams or phishing attempts. So how can you make sure your communications stand out as legitimate? This is where SPF email…
In a digital landscape where every click can reveal your location or personal information, protecting your privacy is more important than ever. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to keep your online activities secure while testing applications, you’re not alone. Developers frequently look for methods to create realistic environments without exposing sensitive data, and…
