The 12.4 billion shield for your email communications: Why DMARC software is the unsung hero in the war against phishing actors!

The 12.4 billion shield for your email communications: Why DMARC software is the unsung hero in the war against phishing actors!

ByBrad Slavin Reading Time: 5 minutes

Email communications are an integral part of the modern business ecosystem. However, the excessive reliance on emails has made it one of the biggest vulnerabilities, too. We are living in a time where a single phishing attack can ruin the reputation and finances of an entire business.  That’s exactly why simple filtering methods are inadequate…

How the SPF Record Character Limit Affects Your Email Authentication

How the SPF Record Character Limit Affects Your Email Authentication

ByBrad Slavin Reading Time: 15 minutes

Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is a cornerstone email authentication protocol designed to combat email spoofing and enhance email security. The SPF record is a type of DNS record—specifically a TXT record—that defines which mail servers are authorized to send emails on behalf of a domain. This DNS TXT record contains SPF syntax that specifies the…

The after-effects of SPF misalignments that you should know about

The after-effects of SPF misalignments that you should know about

ByBrad Slavin Reading Time: 6 minutes

Implementing SPF is basically listing all the addresses and sources that send email on your behalf. But that’s only a surface-level understanding of the protocol. In reality, SPF works on a much deeper level. It lets the receiving server check if the incoming email is really coming from where it claims to. We say this…

Can SPF stop DNS spoofing? Here is what you need to know

Can SPF stop DNS spoofing? Here is what you need to know

ByBrad Slavin Reading Time: 6 minutes

Imagine typing a familiar website address into your browser, only to end up on a malicious page that looks exactly like the original. This scenario results from DNS spoofing, a deceptive technique that manipulates the Domain Name System to misdirect users or intercept communications. It is one of the many ways attackers exploit weaknesses in…

SPF Sendgrid Configuration Guide: Ensure Your Emails Pass Authentication

SPF Sendgrid Configuration Guide: Ensure Your Emails Pass Authentication

ByBrad Slavin Reading Time: 13 minutes

Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is a critical email authentication protocol designed to prevent unauthorized users from sending emails on behalf of your domain. By creating and publishing SPF records in your domain’s DNS settings, you authorize specific mail servers to send email for your domain, safeguarding your digital footprint from email spoofing, phishing, and spam…

TXT SPF Multiple Include Explained: Simplifying Complex SPF Records

TXT SPF Multiple Include Explained: Simplifying Complex SPF Records

ByBrad Slavin Reading Time: 13 minutes

The Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is a vital component of email security and email authentication, designed to prevent email spoofing and protect domains from unauthorized use. At its core, an SPF record is a type of DNS TXT record that specifies which email servers are authorized to send email on behalf of a domain. When…

Cybersecurity experts warn against a new phishing tactic hiding in your email subject line!

Cybersecurity experts warn against a new phishing tactic hiding in your email subject line!

ByBrad Slavin Reading Time: 5 minutes

Just when you think that you are prepared enough to combat the cheap tactics of cyberattackers, you realize that these threat actors have already gone a step ahead of you. In such a situation, only cyberawareness and a proactive approach can save your sensitive data from the prying eyes of these scamsters. What seems like…

Setting SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for Loops.so

Setting SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for Loops.so

ByBrad Slavin Reading Time: 5 minutes

Setting up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for your Loops.so domain is one of the most important steps to keep your emails secure and trusted. These records make sure that only authorized servers can send emails from your domain and that messages aren’t tampered with in transit. SPF checks if the sender’s server is allowed, DKIM…

How To Set Up An SPF Record For Subdomain: A Complete Guide

How To Set Up An SPF Record For Subdomain: A Complete Guide

ByBrad Slavin Reading Time: 13 minutes

The Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is a critical email authentication protocol designed to combat email spoofing and enhance email security. By publishing specific SPF policy records within DNS TXT records, domain owners can define which mail servers—through IP address authorization—are permitted to send emails on their behalf. This domain-based email authentication strategy enables mail servers…

Understanding SPF Sender Invalid Errors In Email Authentication

Understanding SPF Sender Invalid Errors In Email Authentication

ByBrad Slavin Reading Time: 12 minutes

Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is a vital component of modern email security, designed to help protect organizations against email spoofing and phishing attacks. As part of email authentication, SPF allows domain owners to specify which Mail Transfer Agents (MTAs) are authorized to send emails on behalf of their domain. This is accomplished through the publication…