DMARC is foundational for email security, and now things are only going to get better with the development of ARC. ARC stands for Authenticated Received Chain. It was developed in 2016 to resolve some issues that may arise with how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC cope with indirect mail flow…Continue Reading: ARC makes DMARC even better
Cybersecurity
How you could be helping email scammers without even knowing
Let’s get one thing clear from the start; we’re not accusing you of deliberately abetting criminals, but anyone with a sloppy cyber and email security setup is most likely unwittingly aiding them. …Continue Reading: How you could be helping email scammers without even knowing
From chatbots to ChatOps: how far have we come?
In 2021, chatbots have a strong presence in our lives, and it’s time for a short trip down memory lane to remember all those who have gone before…Continue Reading: From chatbots to ChatOps: how far have we come?
What’s next for tech in 2018?
Red Sift takes a look at what 2018 might have in store for the tech community…Continue Reading: What’s next for tech in 2018?
Mailsploit: is there a problem with DMARC?
Sensationalist articles recently posted in a number of media outlets claim DMARC can be bypassed due to shortcomings in the way that email clients handle the ‘from’ header. However, after examining the evidence given we’d argue that it’s not a DMARC shortcoming, rather a matter of poor implementation by email clients…Continue Reading: Mailsploit: is there a problem with DMARC?
Taking one step forward and two steps back with the spam problem
Just as it seems we’re getting a handle on soaring levels of spam emails a key tool is changed for the worse By the end of Q3 this year, just under 60% of email was deemed spam. That’s almost two in every three emails being a nuisance, or potentially dangerous to global email users. Businesses really…Continue Reading: Taking one step forward and two steps back with the spam problem