Some of the most dangerous cybersecurity threats originate with email, costing businesses millions of dollars annually. How can you increase your email security and prevent email fraud? In this series, we will look at how to use DNS records to prevent email forgery. The first and simplest method is SPF – Sender Policy Framework. Below, […]
In a recent “Ask Erik” question, Eve asked: “I received a copy of an email that someone claims they sent to me. They did not forward this apparent email they claim they sent to me. Rather they copied and pasted it into a current email. However, I did not receive this email, and in all […]
I just got junk email … from me! It is surprisingly common for users to receive Spam email messages that appear to come from their own address (i.e. “joe@domain.com” gets a Spam email addressed so it appears to be from “joe@domain.com”). We discussed this issue tangentially in a previous posting: Bounce Back & BackScatter Spam […]
Spam messages coming from… your own email? This may sound like a cheesy movie plot, but this form of spam, known as “spoofing,” can have horrifying consequences if they result in compromised security, stolen data, or malware on your company’s machines. Read on to find out how to snuff out spoofing and help everyone avoid […]
Forged emails are extremely common. Most of the time forged emails are merely a nuisance.However, if you accidentally share information with or click on a link from someone who sent a forged email, the results can devastate your goal or even your site, or if it’s really evil, an entire computer. Here’s some information about how to […]
