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Why DMARC Matters: A Real-Life Voicemail Scam Example Every Business Should See

Posted by Ann Westerheim on 9/22/25 12:44 PM

Last week, I didn’t even see a suspicious voicemail notification in my inbox - and that’s the point! Our email security blocked it before it ever got to me. At first glance, the message looked pretty legitimate.  It  was well-formatted, had a sense of urgency - “Your voicemail system has received a new message.  Review it promptly to stay updated”, and looked like something that could easily trick someone into clicking.

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Tags: eMail, cybersecurity, DMARC, Cybersecurity Awareness Training





DMARC Gets Serious: Microsoft Enforces Stricter Email Rules

Posted by Ann Westerheim on 4/30/25 4:47 PM

Starting May 5, 2025, all businesses - regardless of size - must meet Microsoft’s stricter email authentication requirements when sending to Outlook, Hotmail, and Live addresses. These changes are designed to reduce spoofing and impersonation, aligning with similar updates from Google and Yahoo to improve overall email security.

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Tags: eMail, SPF record, Cybersecurity, email scams, cybersecurity, DMARC





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