Guides

Query Firewall Blocklist IP Trust Scores with an API
A firewall blocklist is useful for stopping suspicious traffic, but an IP address alone does not explain the wider risk. An address may be linked to phishing,…
Detecting Phishing Campaigns Behind Fresh, Authenticated Domains
A phishing operation can register a new domain, configure DKIM and DMARC correctly, and still use the domain to impersonate a bank, government agency,…
What SPF Passes but DKIM and DMARC Failures Reveal
An email can pass SPF and still present a serious trust problem. SPF confirms that the sending server is authorised to send for a domain, but it does not prove…
Why a long-established domain with a low trust score matters
A domain with years of registration history may appear safer than a newly created website, but age is only one part of its security profile. Why a Domain with…
How to spot a forgotten domain before phishers reuse it
A domain that appears inactive is not automatically dangerous. It may belong to a small business owner who missed a renewal notice, a project that paused…
Check a Domain’s Trust Score Before Clicking Cold Email Links
Cold outreach emails are common in Australia, from software offers sent to Sydney businesses to supplier introductions aimed at retailers in Melbourne. A…
Build a weekly email security scorecard with an API
Executives need a concise view of email and domain risk, while security teams need enough detail to verify every change. An API-driven scorecard connects those…
Why a missing DMARC record creates supply chain risk
A vendor’s email domain can become an indirect entry point into your organisation. When that domain has no DMARC record, attackers may find it easier to…
When Residential IP Traffic Exposes a Possible Botnet
A DMARC report showing a large volume of messages from a residential IP block deserves careful attention. Residential broadband connections are rarely…
Detecting Phishing Through Misconfigured Mail Servers
A phishing email can appear to come from a well-known bank, retailer, university or government department while technically using that organisation’s…