October 22, 2024 at 04:29PM Nearly 75% of US Senate campaign websites lack DMARC protections, leaving them vulnerable to phishing and spoofing attacks. This raises concerns over compromised voter and donor data, risking public trust in elections. A study urges immediate DMARC implementation to secure sensitive information and enhance campaign operations. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
October 18, 2024 at 03:41PM As of early 2024, DMARC adoption surged, with a 60% increase in domains implementing it due to Google and Yahoo’s requirements. However, many businesses remain hesitant to adopt stricter enforcement policies, fearing that legitimate emails may be lost. Improved compliance and awareness of DMARC’s importance are crucial for email security. … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 09:01PM Geopolitical tensions have led to a surge in cyberattacks on US and allied organizations by North Korean cyber-espionage group Kimsuky. The group has successfully exploited poorly configured DMARC policies for spear-phishing campaigns targeting high-profile individuals and organizations. Ensuring properly configured DMARC is critical to defend against these attacks and protect … Read more
July 31, 2024 at 10:51AM Newly discovered vulnerabilities in hosted email services can allow threat actors to spoof sender identities and bypass security measures. The flaws, CVE-2024-7208 and CVE-2024-7209, enable authenticated attackers to send emails from different domains, potentially affecting over 20 million domains and numerous vendors. Measures to address the vulnerabilities include enhanced identity … Read more
July 18, 2024 at 02:23PM Three novel attack techniques chaining vulnerabilities found in email-hosting platforms allow spoofing of emails from over 20 million trusted organization domains. Researchers at PayPal discovered flaws that bypass SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols, affecting large email service providers. They plan to disclose these vulnerabilities in an upcoming conference. The attacks … Read more
May 3, 2024 at 06:38PM CISO Corner offers articles for security leaders. This issue highlights Verizon DBIR findings, workplace exclusion in cybersecurity, DMARC adoption, Muddling Meerkat’s DNS activities, shadow APIs risk, and a cybersecurity checklist for M&A deals. Also, a new podcast “Dark Reading Confidential” will feature firsthand stories from cybersecurity practitioners. Follow on Spotify, … Read more
May 3, 2024 at 03:24PM The NSA and FBI warned of APT43, a North Korea-linked hacking group exploiting weak DMARC policies to launch spearphishing attacks. The attacks aim to gather intelligence on geopolitical events and gain access to private documents and communications. To mitigate this, organizations are advised to update their DMARC policies to prevent … Read more
May 3, 2024 at 12:15PM The US government warns of North Korea-linked hacking group Kimsuky exploiting weak email DMARC settings to conceal spear phishing attacks. They collect intelligence on geopolitical events and maintain access to information affecting North Korean interests. Kimsuky has been engaging in cyber activities since 2012 and conducts well-researched spear phishing campaigns. … Read more
May 3, 2024 at 05:45AM The U.S. government issued a cybersecurity advisory about North Korean threat actors using spear-phishing campaigns to gather intelligence. They exploit weak DMARC policies to send spoofed emails, targeting foreign policy experts. The group, known as Kimsuky, engages targets in prolonged, benign conversations to build trust and uses fake email addresses … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 05:06PM North Korean hackers use weak DMARC configurations to impersonate organizations in phishing attacks against individuals targeted by the Kim Jong Un regime. FBI and NSA warn about APT Kimsuky’s exploiting of this vulnerability, posing significant risks. Proper DMARC, SPF, and DKIM configuration are crucial for preventing such cyber threats. Based … Read more