DMARC is now mandatory in New Zealand: Here’s what the NZ government expects
by DuoCircle
Most countries have already made DMARC enforcement mandatory, especially for government agencies (after all, that’s where the real threats lie). But New Zealand wasn’t on this list until now!
This week’s cybersecurity round-up brings you stories you need to know, from fake crypto wallets lurking in Firefox to major breaches hitting airlines, global courts, and healthcare groups. We’ll see how threat actors are shifting from traditional tactics and which new threats are on the radar.
Stay digitally safe and well-informed about your personal information security!
As we move further into the digital age, there is a growing appetite for brands to build a relationship with their audience by reaching them with personalized communication. Email marketing is a powerful weapon, but most people have never been able to figure out how to conduct email campaigns manually or with high-end tools. Once organizations understand why email marketing software works better than manual efforts, they can redirect their efforts into more effective ways.
When it comes to B2B and B2C business communications, email plays a crucial role as a core communication channel. From running marketing campaigns to offering customer support, from notifying customers with transactional details to engaging them one-on-one with newsletters and emails, they do it all for your business.
But what if these emails do not reach your audience at all? Poor email deliverability can not only affect your day-to-day business operations but also tarnish your brand reputation. This is exactly why you need DMARC to enhance your email deliverability.
Let’s find out how your email deliverability is dependent on DMARC.
SonicWall Malware Warning, Crypto Phishing Scheme, Medical Data Exposed – Cybersecurity News [June 23, 2025]
by DuoCircle
If you’re online, you’re a target, and this week proves it once again. Attackers have cloned a popular VPN app, used crypto support tools for phishing, and exposed data from hospitals, city councils, and even an international sports event. Here’s a deeper look into cybersecurity’s latest threats and how to stay protected!
3 emerging AI-powered cyber threats and how to stay protected from them in 2025
by DuoCircle
AI has penetrated deep into our lives, both maliciously and benevolently. The situation has worsened to a point where now one in 10 adults worldwide has fallen victim to an AI-voice cloning scam, and 77% of them have lost money.
Cold emailing is a strategic and effective way for businesses and service providers to reach potential clients, pitch their best offers, and generate high-quality leads. However, with so much noise surrounding AI chatbots, funnel automation, and generative AI, cold emailing no longer works the way it did five years ago. Two major factors that determine the fate of your cold emails are trust and deliverability. Without these two, cold emailing in 2025 may feel like a lost cause.
Avoiding common BIMI pitfalls: What goes wrong and how to fix it
by DuoCircle
BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) does one simple task— showing your brand logo next to your emails in the recipients’ inboxes. But getting there? Not so much.
You might think it’s easy to get your logo to be displayed next to your emails, but unfortunately, it’s nothing like setting a profile picture. (more…)
Cyberattacks and data breaches continue to hit hard this week! A scam targeting U.S. residents through fake DMV messages is harvesting sensitive data. At the same time, separate breaches have exposed insurance documents at Scania, journalist accounts at The Washington Post, and over a million records from Cock.li’s email service is included. WestJet Airlines is also facing internal disruptions due to a cyberattack. Here’s a quick breakdown of the most important incidents and how to stay safe.
The common ‘DMARC policy not enabled’ error pops up during a reverse DNS lookup, indicating that no valid policy is defined in your domain’s DMARC record. Without a DMARC policy, a DMARC record is of no use— it provides no protection from phishing and spoofing emails sent from your domain.