Intermediate 3 min
Why do legitimate emails fail SPF checks sometimes?
It’s common for legitimate emails to be falsely marked as spam or rejected because they failed the SPF verificationchecks.
Knowledge Base
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Expert guides on SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and email security.
Intermediate 6 min
Your SPF record is broken- What does it mean and how do you fix it?
A broken SPF record means there is some issue in it; either it’s misconfigured, incomplete, or exceeds the technical limits.
Intermediate 3 min
Email security standards for SPF in RFC 5322
RFC 5322 includes the syntax for Internet email headers. This means it does not say anything directly about how SPF should be configured and maintained.
Intermediate 6 min
Implementing DMARC is the right way to gain visibility and maintain GDPR compliance
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the European compliance that came into effect in 2018.
Advanced 4 min
How does Privileged Account and Session Management (PASM) help strengthen DMARC and email security?
The truth is that the most important people in your organization are also the most targeted individuals for cyber-attacks due to their access to the most.
Advanced 4 min
Overly permissive SPF configurations that make your email infrastructure vulnerable to phishing and spoofing
Overly permissive SPF configurations refer to settings that are set so loosely and broadly that anyone on the Internet can send emails from your domain.
Advanced 5 min
Everything you should know about typosquatting and how to stay protected
They say familiarity is deceptive, and we absolutely agree with it, especially in the context of cybersecurity.
Advanced 5 min
Everything you should know about typosquatting and how to stay protected
They say familiarity is deceptive, and we absolutely agree with it, especially in the context of cybersecurity.
Intermediate 8 min
What are BreakSPF attacks and how can you defend against them?
In today’s digital age, email is the most commonly used mode of communication. It is simple and quick, which is its greatest strength and biggest vulnerability.
Intermediate 5 min
Stay cyber vigilant this Black Friday
Black Friday sales are the perfect breeding ground for threat actors lurking to exploit excited shoppers.
Intermediate 4 min
Understanding the use cases for SPF soft fail and hard fail
SPF works on two core components: soft fail and hard fail. Domain owners should understand the conditions under which each of these mechanisms works perfectly.
Intermediate 5 min
How to Update an SPF Record for New Senders
Adding a new email service? Learn how to update your SPF record for new senders without breaking authentication or exceeding the 10-lookup limit.
Intermediate 3 min
5 key contributors to the development of the Sender Policy Framework
“None of us is as smart as all of us.” - Ken Blanchard Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is an email authentication protocol created in the late 1990s that is
Intermediate 5 min
SPF Soft fail and hard fail in email marketing
As of August 13, 2024, the United States is the world’s largest sender of spam emails, with as many as 8 billion of them sent daily.
Intermediate 5 min
Troubleshooting the common SPF authentication issues for the best email deliverability
If your SPF record has any errors and you don’t fix them soon, then recipients’ mailboxes start marking your emails as spam or rejecting them outright.
Advanced 3 min
Resolving custom domain configuration issues for Azure Email Communication
It’s important to properly configure your domains so that email deliverability is not hampered.
Advanced 3 min
Impersonation is the leading phishing strategy of 2024
A famous software firm, Egress, published its Phishing Threat Trends Report in October 2024.
Intermediate 3 min
Setting SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for Omnisend
If you send emails using the Omnisend platform and still don’t have SPF, DKIM, and DMARC in place, then your emails can get blocked.
Foundational 5 min
Do’s and don’ts of an SPF record
SPF records include syntaxes and many rules and limitations. If you don’t follow them, you will face SPF record failures, false positives, or false negatives.
Foundational 5 min
Building a strong defense: training your employees for email security
Emails are an integral aspect of any business communication, and we’re sure that your employees send dozens of emails every day.
Advanced 6 min
8 cybersecurity trends that will redefine the digital landscape in 2024
The ever-evolving digital landscape is bringing both solace and trouble to people. Cyber advancement has made both our professional and personal lives easy.
Intermediate 9 min
Understanding quid pro quo attacks and how to avoid falling victim to them
You might have often come across the term quid pro quo, perhaps in the context of legal or business dealings.
Intermediate 4 min
The role of SPF records in enhancing email security and deliverability
When it comes to upholding the integrity and security of your email communications.
Intermediate 3 min
What are the fallback mechanisms in SPF?
In SPF, fallback mechanisms come into play when an email fails SPF checks, but the recipient’s server or policies offer ways to handle or mitigate the failure.
Advanced 5 min
Automating SPF macro management with scripting and APIs: a step-by-step guide
They dynamically dilate to specific values based on the characteristics of the email being processed, letting SPF mechanisms be more flexible and adaptive.
Intermediate 3 min
Adding your SPF record to your domain provider
To enable SPF for your domain, you need to add a DNS TXT record at your domain provider.
Intermediate 3 min
Why subdomains should not inherit the SPF policy of the parent domain?
It’s common for businesses to have multiple subdomains, but what about their security?
Foundational 6 min
Spotting spoofed emails with DMARC: A guide
Here’s a harsh truth: spoofing attacks are more frequent and prevalent than you think.
Foundational 5 min
ChatGPT & AI Scams: 4 Types to Watch Out For
AI and ChatGPT scams are getting harder to spot. Learn the four most common types - from phishing to deepfakes - and how to avoid falling for them.
Advanced 5 min
SPF for multi-domain environments: challenges and solutions
Most large-scale businesses own multiple domains and subdomains, which are heavily used for sending emails.
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