SMTP stands for ‘Simple Mail Transfer Protocol’, which is a generally accepted protocol used by all email systems to send messages over the internet. An SMTP Server facilitates this exchange of emails between two email systems by ensuring a hassle-free and quick transmission of a message from one server to another over TCP/IP networks. In other words, SMTP encompasses the processes taking place behind your computer screen while you send or receive an email.
Managed Service Providers or MSPs provide a host of services that help clients across a lot of domains. MSPs are a welcome addition to any team for various services, from protecting their network against malicious attacks to anti-phishing solutions. However, one of the areas that they have overlooked is the ubiquitous email. It is not only an important sector but a lucrative one too. MSPs must pay more attention to email security services if they want to claim that they provide complete assistance.
Effective use of cybersecurity tools and regular security patches helps minimize cyber threats to an extent; however, no strategy is one-hundred percent foolproof, as suggested by the following headlines on recent cybersecurity issues. Read on to know how malicious actors pick their victims and how you can learn from others’ mistakes to make sure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your digital assets remain intact! (more…)
We all know how Office 365 consists of (almost) all the tools required to increase productivity at work. However, as with any other piece of software, the widely used Microsoft product has its cons. A significant issue that worries users is data security or, rather, data vulnerability and whether the phishing protection measures are enough to ensure that their data is safe.
IP or Internet Protocol is the domain address of every active domain on the internet. It is a 32-bit number that is formatted in four 8-bit fields and separated by periods. A single IP can host more than one domain, meaning IPs form the closest point from where one can separate traffic. Businesses can consider the reputation, resource utilization, and stability to assess the impacts of adequate traffic separation and allocate the resources effectively.
Cybersecurity tools are often unable to protect an organization from data theft if the employees aren’t aware of cyber threats, as they remain the first line of defense in today’s threat landscape. The following cybersecurity headlines from this past week have been written to instigate the importance of using robust cybersecurity tools in today’s times, always to remain a step ahead of threat actors and keep yours as well your organization’s information assets from falling into the wrong hands!
Despite technological developments and high Internet speed, email remains the preferred mode of corporate communication. There is also a lot of personal information exchange over electronic mail. Email marketing remains one of the most effective marketing forms, primarily because it can quickly cover a wide network area, even encompassing the entire planet. However, specific rules and etiquette must be followed when it comes to outbound emails, especially from the IT Security and Email Marketing perspective.
We can never expect the cyberworld to go without security incidents. These incidents reinforce the importance of email protection and other cybersecurity services. The following are the top cyberattacks from the week gone by
2020 has been a testing year for every industry. The COVID-19 restrictions paved the way for new trends like the WFH culture, remote workforces, and cloud-platforms. These changes have also affected the digital communication pathways, including email communication, in various ways. As these trends continue in 2021, there is a need for ramping up email security strategies accordingly.
New breaches are getting discovered as employees get back to the offices post the holidays. While the attacks aren’t unprecedented, they speak volumes of the need to better utilize cybersecurity tools, particularly in the festive season.
The earlier model of Email Marketing was that of one mail being sent to a large group of people. It relied too much on luck and probability, and people did not think much about how it could influence the receiver. However, with the entry of AI into the scene, the game has changed. It now gives marketers a better chance of influencing the target through better personalization and reducing overall efforts with various tools.
Disclosed last week by Mimecast, a threat actor has compromised the certificate which was used to authenticate several products to Microsoft 365 Exchange Web Services.
The year 2021 has just begun, and the cyber adversaries are already strengthening their game. The following headlines from cybersecurity echo the dynamic events associated with the cyber realm:
2020 was a roller-coaster ride for most individuals and businesses, and everyone had to adapt to a new normal. The most notable change was in the way we work. While businesses started work from home policies, individuals started relying on electronic modes of transactions and communications. The increasing reliance on emails, unsurprisingly, led to a considerable hike in the number of email-based cyberattacks. While businesses are becoming more informed about the advantages of maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture, they are ignoring email security. This article will persuade them otherwise.
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DuoCircle LLC, a leading email security company, today announced the expansion of their Managed Service Provider (MSP) Partner Program and an upgraded email security solutions for SMB, PhishProtection. This solution empowers MSPs with enhanced multi-layered protection from phishing, ransomware, impersonation, malware, and spam.
The one group of people who never settle is cyber attackers. The list of attacks on organizations and individuals is only expanding, and the holiday season is the bonus these malicious actors await. The following are some of the latest updates from the cybersecurity realm
Most businesses consider emails as the most effective tool for marketing their products and services. Online banks, e-commerce stores, user verifications, and paid adverts require valid email addresses for a smooth functioning business. Executives in the digital industry know that a few minutes of delay in sending an email can create panic in their customers’ minds.
Email security is all the more crucial at this time of the year when employees take off to their homes, and cyber adversaries get on their malicious working hats. The festive season has witnessed an increased number of cyberattacks in the past, and this year is no different. Read on to learn about the recent cybersecurity breaches
2020 has been a tumultuous year globally, with almost every industry suffering because of the pandemic. It has given rise to a revolutionary shift in the work culture as more people started working from home/remote locations. Emails have become the primary communication mode for everyone, from students to workers. Malicious actors have enjoyed a good outing under such circumstances, using spear-phishing, BEC, and ransomware to globally infiltrate enterprise networks.
Yet again, cybersecurity becomes a sensational topic. With encrypted apps getting compromised and nations launching cyber espionage, the news headlines are filled with instances of ransomware protection getting overthrown by cyber adversaries. Here are some of the most crucial cyber headlines from this past week.