Threat actors try different tactics to intercept and steal data, which is further exploited for financial gain. One such tactic is an executive phishing attack. It’s a low-cost yet powerful way for threat actors to break into a company’s security. Cybercriminals trick junior-level executives through emails or phone calls made by impersonating top-level executives, and…
The healthcare industry depends a lot on technology — whether it’s online appointments, digital health records, or connected medical devices. While this reliance has made patient care faster and more effective, it has also given cybercriminals more ways to break in. Now, it’s more frequent than ever to come across news of threat actors encrypting…
In the digital age, managing your email communications effectively has become more important than ever. Have you ever wondered how your emails manage to land gracefully in your recipient’s inbox instead of getting lost in that dreaded spam folder? Enter the SPF record—your very own email bodyguard. Setting up a SPF record for Office 365…
SPF prevents spoofing by ensuring that only trusted sources can send emails using your domain. But for it to work well, the SPF record must be error-free. However, the problem is that SPF records are highly sensitive and can easily break if not managed carefully. A broken SPF record not only attracts phishing attacks but…
Email may seem like a simple tool for communication, but behind the scenes, it’s a battleground for security and credibility. You might think that just sending an email is enough, but without proper setup, your messages could end up in spam folders or worse, get hijacked by scammers pretending to be you. That’s where SPF…
No doubt that placing your logo beside every email you send makes your brand stand out in a crowded inbox and boosts engagement. Yes, deploying BIMI helps brands affix their logos to outgoing emails, but this process is somewhat complicated. Establishing trust and integrity in the recipients’ inboxes requires you to prove that the messages…
Setting up your email system can often feel like tackling a giant puzzle—each piece needs to fit just right for everything to work smoothly. If you’re using Mailchimp to handle your email campaigns, one crucial piece you can’t overlook is the SPF (Sender Policy Framework) record. This handy little tool helps ensure that your emails…
Email security can often feel like a daunting task, especially when you hear about phishing scams and spoofing. But what if I told you that the solution could be as simple as a few adjustments to your domain settings? Enter the Sender Policy Framework (SPF) record—a little line of text that can make a big…
SPF records are highly sensitive— even a minor change can invalidate them or trigger an error, resulting in improper email authentication. Dangling SPF records, which are basically records that include references to domains or subdomains that no longer exist or are misconfigured, also arise from this sensitivity. Sometimes you disassociate with a third-party vendor, but…
When it comes to email communication, you might think that simply hitting “send” is enough. However, behind the scenes, there’s a complex system at work to ensure your messages are delivered safely and genuinely. One crucial aspect often overlooked is the Google SPF record. This tool not only helps prevent email spoofing but also plays…
