What is the DMARC ‘sp’ Tag for Subdomains?

What is the DMARC ‘sp’ Tag for Subdomains?

 

Domain owners with multiple subdomains expose their businesses to phishing and spoofing attacks, which underscores the importance of protecting them with DMARC. Generally, domain administrators only deploy SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for the main domains, leaving unsecured subdomains to be the ideal entry points for threat actors. That’s why all your subdomains should have a quarantine or reject policy, with the percentage parameter ideally set to 100.

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Cybersecurity Conferences that CISOs Should Attend in 2024

Cybersecurity Conferences that CISOs Should Attend in 2024

Cybersecurity Conferences that CISOs Should Attend in 2024

by Duocircle

 

How do you stay one step ahead in a world where cybersecurity threats evolve faster than a click? One of the best ways to stay on top of your cybersecurity game is to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the various determinants that shape the cybersecurity landscape—major threats, emerging technologies, regulatory changes, etc. And what better way to gain insights into all of this and more than by attending conferences?

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Causes and Solutions of DMARC Failures

Causes and Solutions of DMARC Failures

 

DMARC failure reports give insights into why emails failed DMARC checks and show where the trouble is to help you fix it. Invalid DMARC records fail to filter out phishing and spoofing emails. So, ensure your SPF and DKIM settings are correct, address alignment issues, and manage subdomains carefully.

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Darcula Device Phishing, KuCoin AML Charges, Finland APT31 Culprits – Cybersecurity News [March 25, 2024]

Darcula Device Phishing, KuCoin AML Charges, Finland APT31 Culprits – Cybersecurity News [March 25, 2024]

Darcula Device Phishing, KuCoin AML Charges, Finland APT31 Culprits - Cybersecurity News [March 25, 2024]

by Duocircle

 

Here we are again with the latest in cybersecurity to help you keep up and stay a step ahead of threat actors and new scams. This week, we’ll share information about the Darcula phishing scheme targeting mobile devices, KuCoin’s failure to cope with the US AML requirements, the Finnish Police’s latest update on the parliament breach, the advanced PhaaS tool that bypasses MFA, and also how Google’s AI-powered search is promoting scam websites and malware. Let’s get into it.

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A Guide to Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape for Teenagers

A Guide to Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape for Teenagers

 

Do your children take lessons or play games online? Do they spend significant time on the internet downloading songs or simply browsing through the treasure trove of information available online?

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Top Cybersecurity Challenges that Will Plague the 2024 US Elections

Top Cybersecurity Challenges that Will Plague the 2024 US Elections

Top Cybersecurity Challenges that Will Plague the 2024 US Elections

by Duocircle

 

National security is generally associated with protecting the borders, but in this hyperconnected digital world, there’s more to ensuring a nation’s safety than just safeguarding the borders from external threats.

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Spa Email Compromised, X Malicious Redirect, CISA China Cyber – Cybersecurity News  [March 18, 2024]

Spa Email Compromised, X Malicious Redirect, CISA China Cyber – Cybersecurity News [March 18, 2024]

Spa Email Compromised, X Malicious Redirect, CISA China Cyber – Cybersecurity News [March 18, 2024]

by Duocircle

 

This week, we bring you the latest in cybersecurity that will help you stay a step ahead of the latest threats. From the phishing scam of the Spa Grand Prix and the malicious telegram links on X (Twitter) to the latest releases by CISA and the FTC on Chinese threats and impersonation scams. Plus, the details of the ‘Earth Krahang’ threat actor group that has compromised 70 organizations in 45 countries. Stay tuned!

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Learning to Prevent Credential Phishing in 2024

Learning to Prevent Credential Phishing in 2024

 

Phishing is an umbrella term for several kinds of tricks and scams attempted online. For example, there’s ‘credential phishing,’ which is when threat actors steal your passwords or login information. Then, there’s ‘spear phishing,’ which is more targeted and personalized. They might use information about you to make their scams seem more believable. Another type is ‘vishing,’ which involves phone calls instead of emails, where they try to get personal information from you over the phone.

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Another Instance of Nissan Data Breach: 100K People Affected Across New Zealand and Australia

Another Instance of Nissan Data Breach: 100K People Affected Across New Zealand and Australia

Another Instance of Nissan Data Breach: 100K People Affected Across New Zealand and Australia

by Duocircle

 

Nissan, the Japanese car manufacturing company, experienced a mind-boggling ransomware attack on December 5, 2024, resulting in a complete frenzy across Australia and New Zealand. This is not the first time that Nissan has come under the radar of cybercriminals. Earlier, this automobile company faced attacks such as proof of concept exploitation, source code leak issues, and data breach cases. Apparently, the notorious Akira ransomware gang is the mastermind behind this cyber scam. They have claimed to have scraped a whopping 100GB of data.

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Best Practices to Follow When Implementing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC

Best Practices to Follow When Implementing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC

Best Practices to Follow When Implementing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC

by Duocircle

 

We are in 2024, and it’s officially the era of email authentication, especially after Google and Yahoo made it mandatory for organizations to protect their email ecosystem with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. Now that email authentication has become the new norm; enterprises have no other choice but to level up their cybersecurity game by implementing robust email authentication protocols. 

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