Email authentication is an important aspect of securing your email infrastructure, which means that you cannot afford to get it wrong. You might not get it wrong on purpose, but it is the small things that can cause bigger problems than you think. This happens a lot when you’re configuring the SPF record for your…
In the vast world of online communication, keeping your email secure is more important than ever. Have you ever wondered why some emails end up in spam folders while others go straight to your inbox? It all comes down to how well your domain is protected and authorized to send messages. This is where SPF,…
Vendor Email Compromise (VEC) or financial supply chain compromise is a type of threat attack where cybercrooks spoof or impersonate the email account of a trusted vendor to deceive customers or employees. They receive malicious emails in their inbox. These emails often try to convince the email recipients to share sensitive details, send money, or…
Creating SPF (Sender Policy Framework) records might seem like a small task in the realm of email communication, but it carries big consequences for your domain’s credibility and deliverability. Picture this: you send out an important email, but instead of landing in your recipients’ inboxes, it vanishes into the ominous spam folder. Frustrating, right? Unfortunately,…
The New Zealand government recently published its Secure Government Email (SGE) framework. It’s designed to protect official information from email-based menaces, primarily phishing and spoofing. All the New Zealand government agencies must comply with the requirements by October 2025. These standards are introduced to improve email security while also retiring the outdated SEEMail service. This…
An SPF record is the primary authorization layer that determines whether your SPF configuration will be effective or let any domain send emails on your behalf. These records are basically a list of all the addresses and domains that are allowed to send emails using your domain name. These are published as DNS TXT records…
When you think about emailing, it’s easy to overlook the behind-the-scenes work that keeps those messages flowing smoothly. Yet, just like a well-tuned machine, email systems rely on specific rules to prevent chaos, especially with pesky threats like spam and phishing attacks. One of these essential rules is the Sender Policy Framework (SPF), which helps…
In a time where our inboxes overflow with messages, not all of them are as innocent as they seem. Many people routinely fall victim to phishing scams and email spoofing, which can lead to frustrating experiences or even financial loss. So, how do you protect yourself against these threats? Enter Mimecast SPF, a crucial tool…
SPF is a sensitive email authentication protocol; it requires all details to be correct to produce accurate authentication results. You can’t miss adding new IP addresses and mail servers, or you can’t afford a tiny typo; otherwise, even genuine emails can get marked as spam or rejected. It’s important to regularly run your SPF record…
As per a report, more than 90% of the world’s top 1.8 million email domains are still at risk of spoofing attacks because only 7.7% of them have set up the strongest DMARC policy, called p=reject, which fully blocks unauthorized emails. While Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft are encouraging users to implement DMARC, the configurations in…
