The threat of phishing attacks is alarmingly high, with 83% of organizations falling victim to these schemes. Business Email Compromise is a significant concern, leading to staggering losses of $1.8 billion each year. Moreover, domain spoofing has surged by 400% since 2020, highlighting the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals. It's also worth noting that 67% of these attacks leverage trusted brands to deceive unsuspecting users.
Security Alert
96% of successful phishing attacks start with email. Implementing proper email security protocols is critical for protecting your organization.
Specifies which mail servers are authorized to send emails on behalf of your domain. Prevents attackers from forging your domain in the "envelope from" address.
v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com include:mailgun.org ~all
Uses cryptographic signatures to verify that emails haven't been altered in transit and confirms the sender's identity through digital signatures.
selector._domainkey.yourdomain.com IN TXT "v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p=..."
Builds on SPF and DKIM to provide policy instructions for handling authentication failures and detailed reporting on email authentication results.
v=DMARC1; p=reject; rua=mailto:dmarc@yourdomain.com; pct=100
Implement end-to-end encryption for sensitive communications using S/MIME or PGP protocols. This ensures that even if emails are intercepted, the content remains protected.
Secure email accounts with additional authentication layers beyond passwords. This significantly reduces the risk of account compromise.
Deploy advanced threat detection systems to identify and block malicious emails before they reach users' inboxes.
Regular training on identifying phishing attempts, social engineering, and suspicious email patterns.
Periodic security assessments and penetration testing of email infrastructure.
Established procedures for handling email security incidents and breaches.
Principle of least privilege and regular review of email system access permissions.