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
August 2, 2024 at 11:46AM The EchoSpoofing campaign sent millions of fake emails, exploiting a vulnerability in Proofpoint’s email protection service and Microsoft 365. By using a misconfiguration flaw, the attackers impersonated blue chip companies like Disney and Coca-Cola, exploiting the trust between Microsoft 365 and Proofpoint to send fraudulent emails. Proofpoint implemented a fix, … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 09:13AM In early 2024, the adoption of Domain-based Messaging Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) increased as companies prepared for Google and Yahoo’s mandates. However, many companies have only completed minimal DMARC configurations due to concerns about potential email service disruptions. The deployment of DMARC can be simple for smaller businesses but … Read more
April 2, 2024 at 05:34AM Gmail celebrates its 20th anniversary with new rules to minimize spam for its nearly 2 billion users. Tightening security measures, it requires bulk senders to authenticate emails, add one-click unsubscribe options, and adhere to new spam rate thresholds. Noncompliant senders will face temporary errors and must make necessary changes to … Read more
April 1, 2024 at 04:34PM Google has implemented stricter guidelines for bulk email senders, requiring email authentication and adherence to specific spam thresholds. Non-compliance may lead to email delivery issues and rejection of non-compliant traffic starting in April 2024. These measures aim to prevent spam, phishing, and malware, ensuring users can rely on the security … Read more
March 4, 2024 at 02:26PM Organizations globally and in the Middle East are swiftly adopting email authentication technologies, especially following recent mandates from Google and Yahoo. Strong adoption has already been seen in countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The trend is not only driven by regulations but also a proactive approach … Read more
December 21, 2023 at 05:40PM New data from EasyDMARC shows a 7.5% increase in intercepted phishing emails from January 2022 to November 2023. The research tracked a rise in flagged emails imitating legitimate domains and a 24% increase in potentially harmful emails per domain. The CEO emphasizes the need for businesses to implement email authentication … Read more