Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is the foundation of your email security setup, and if SPF is not configured properly, all your efforts to protect your outgoing emails will fall apart. An SPF record is one of the most crucial aspects of SPF configuration; it basically includes a list of all the servers and services that…
Setting up your email correctly is essential if you want to ensure that your messages get delivered without a hitch. Whether you’re a small business owner sending newsletters or a freelancer reaching out to clients, having a good email setup can make all the difference. One crucial piece of this puzzle is the SPF record,…
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…
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…
To set up an SPF record for your domain using GoDaddy, log in to your Domain Portfolio, select the domain you wish to configure, navigate to the b, and add a new TXT record with the appropriate SPF value, which typically looks like “v=spf1 include:secureserver.net -all” for GoDaddy services. Be sure to save the changes…
If you regularly send out marketing emails for your business, you probably know what kind of emails we’re talking about— those automated messages sent from addresses like no-reply@yourcompany.com. These kinds of emails are very popular among businesses and are often used to convey some kind of information, like order confirmations, shipping updates, newsletters, and system…
SPF records, or Sender Policy Framework records, are essential components of email authentication that allow domain owners to specify which IP addresses are authorized to send emails on their behalf. They play a critical role in enhancing email deliverability and security by helping to prevent spoofing and ensuring that legitimate emails reach their intended recipients….
There are several free tools available for SPF flattening, including cfspf, which is tailored for users of Cloudflare, and DMARCDuty, which provides automatic SPF flattening without requiring self-hosting. Additionally, expurgate offers a self-hosted option for those who prefer more control over their SPF configurations. List of Free SPF Flattening Tools A variety of free SPF…
SPF alignment refers to the process of ensuring that the domain used in an email’s “MAIL FROM” header matches the domain specified in the “From” address. This is a critical aspect of email authentication that helps prevent spoofing and enhances deliverability, especially within the context of DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) policies. What…
If you receive a Microsoft security alert email, first verify its authenticity by checking that it comes from ‘account-security-noreply@accountprotection.microsoft.com.’ If the email is legitimate, follow the instructions provided to secure your account, but always access your account directly through Microsoft’s official website instead of clicking on links in the email. Identifying Microsoft Security Alert Emails…
