Chinese Hackers Hijack Routers, US Stops Botfarm, Google Adds Passkeys – Cybersecurity News [July 08, 2024]
by DuoCircle
Here we are back again with cybersecurity’s latest covering the news that shook the world this week. We’ll take a look at Chinese hackers taking over SOHO routers for attacks, how the US DoJ shut down Russian bot accounts on X, the new passkeys for Google account protection, the Fujitsu data breach, and the compromise of personal and healthcare information of the City of Philadelphia. Stay tuned!
Google has always prioritized user safety and has designed the Google Critical Security Alert to warn users whenever a threat actor or unauthorized person tries to access your Google account. This security feature also alerts you if there is a login to your account from a new or unrecognized device, allowing you to deny access if you don’t recognize the device. You receive a notification on your primary device (in which the particular Google account is logged in), where you have to click on either of the options – ‘Yes, it’s me’ or ‘No, secure account.’ You may also receive this notification via email.
How does ARC subside the shortcomings of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC?
by DuoCircle
Email authentication protocols like the Sender Policy Framework (SPF), DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM), and Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) are considered to be robust mechanisms to protect against cybersecurity threats such as spoofing and phishing. This is when you are sending emails from your domain, but when it comes to forwarding emails, these protocols fall short.
Why an email sent by a third-party vendor passed SPF/DKIM checks but failed the DMARC check?
by DuoCircle
DMARC helps prevent spoofed emails from bypassing spam filtering, but it’s just one part of a broader anti-spam strategy. Not all DMARC reports are equal; some show detailed recipient responses, while others only indicate success or failure. Understanding why a message failed is as important as knowing if it did.
Welcome back to our weekly bulletin, where we bring you the latest cybersecurity information so you can stay safe against the latest attacks and malicious campaigns. We’ll share details about the new Brain Cipher ransomware, how info stealers could track users linked to child abuse sites, the corporate attack on Team Viewer, the story of a scorned employee stealing patient healthcare data, and the latest crypto drainer phishing attack on Ethereum. Stay tuned!
A guide to DKIM syntax– create your DKIM record for free
by DuoCircle
A DKIM record is a DNS record in the TXT format that includes a public key that is used by recipients’ mail servers to verify the legitimacy of emails they receive from your domain. A standard DKIM record has a name, version, key type, and public key. Some domain owners think that creating a DKIM record requires hardcore technical expertise, but that’s not true, especially when it comes to generating a basic DKIM record. You just need to be an average tech user, and you will be able to create a DKIM record on your own.
Have you ever wondered how much more effective your marketing could be if you had the right email addresses? In 2023, email marketing delivered a return on investment (ROI) of $42 for every $1 spent, making it one of the most cost-effective marketing strategies available. Yet, sourcing accurate email addresses can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. Fear not! This guide will help you discover practical methods to build your email list with precision and efficiency.
Know these Gmail SMTP error codes to fix email delivery issues for your company’s domain
by DuoCircle
Not all your emails pass authentication checks and other filters, thus returning with error codes. These codes help diagnose and understand issues that occurred during email transmission, letting you fix them and resend the message. For instance, it could indicate if the problem is due to incorrect credentials, a blocked email, or a temporary server issue. Some error codes indicate security-related issues, such as failed authentication attempts or detection of spam or phishing attempts.
US bans the Kaspersky antivirus: Here’s what you need to know
by DuoCircle
You probably know by now that cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting your computers and data from threat actors, but it has broader implications that go as far as national security. Yes, it’s true! Case in point: the recent ban on Kaspersky antivirus software by the US government.
LockBit Bank Data Deception, Snowblind Evades Detection, FBI Warns Crypto Scams – Cybersecurity News [June 24, 2024]
by DuoCircle
This week’s cybersecurity bulletin is packed with news that’s making headlines around the world! We’ve got reports on a failed scare tactic by the LockBit ransomware gang, a new and sneaky Android malware called Snowblind, the FBI warning about fake law firms targeting crypto scam victims, a supply chain attack that backdoored WordPress plugins, and Chinese cyberspies using ransomware as a diversion. Read more below!
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