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Oct 06
Paying for Spam Complaints? Validity’s New Twist on FBL Services!

Validity, a significant player in the email ecosystem, has recently started charging for the use of its ISP feedback loop complaint feeds, which have traditionally been free. Their announcement a few weeks ago of their intention caused not insignificant turmoil and confusion in the email community. It has also resulted in some vocal commentary and […]

Oct 05
Spamhaus Opens Doors to Public Submissions to Enhance the Email Experience

Spamhaus, renowned for its pursuit to help eradicate spam and bolster internet security, has today issued an invitation to the public welcoming their submission of spam reports. To date Spamhaus has used their own proprietary emthods, data sets and private sharely information between only the most trusted partners. Now Spamhaus calls upon individuals everywhere to […]

Oct 04
Yahoo Mail: Uplifting Email Standards Across Domains

Yahoo has always been committed to safeguarding email communication and shadowing unwanted messages. In resonance with this aim, Yahoo today outlined new guidelines for bulk senders to ensure superior user experiences, elevating the security parameters and maintaining cleaner inboxes. For years now, Yahoo’s Sender Hub and postmaster teams have been offering comprehensive guidelines and assistance […]

Oct 03
Adapting to Gmail’s New Protocols for a More Secure and Less Spammy Inbox as a Bulk Email Marketer

Bulk email marketers need to stay updated with sweeping changes in email regulations. Gmail, as of October 2023 has announced that it is introducing additional security and antispam measures, poised to launch in February 2024. This change will impact those sending upwards of 5,000 emails per day to Gmail. This post outlines those changes and […]

Oct 03
QR Codes: The Latest Tool in Cybercriminals’ Arsenal for Phishing Attacks

In an age when almost everything is becoming digitized, cyber criminals are increasingly using more sophisticated and diverse methods to launch attacks. According to a report by renowned cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky, QR codes, once lauded as a convenient means of sharing information, have now become a tool for fraudsters to carry out phishing attacks. Initially, […]

Sep 28
Surge in US Cyber Insurance Claims Sparks Concern as Ransomware and Fraud Increase

US cyber insurance claims have risen by 12% in the first half of 2023, driven by a surge in ransomware and funds transfer fraud (FTF), according to Coalition, Inc. and reported by CSO Online. The severity of claims has also increased by 42%, with an average loss amount of over $115,000. Ransomware-related claims have seen […]

Sep 28
Michigan Man Receives Two-Year Prison Sentence for Duping Elderly Victims in Email Romance Scams and BEC Schemes

Michigan resident Timy Hakim has been sentenced to two years in prison and an additional six months of home detention for his involvement in a conspiracy to defraud at least 15 elderly victims through romance scams, lottery schemes, and business email compromise (BEC) fraud. The sentencing was carried out by U.S. District Judge Lewis J. […]

Jul 25
AI in Gmail and Workspaces

The world of email technology is truly constantly evolving and the march towards AI continues, Google has announced that companies using Gmail (Workspace) are able to apply for early entry into a generative AI solution to help write emails and docs. Its announced as Workspace Labs, a program that promises to allow select organisations to […]

Jul 17
Typo Redirects Millions of Sensitive U.S. Military Emails to Mali

Over the past decade, a simple typographical error has resulted in millions of United States military emails being unintentionally sent to Mali, raising significant security concerns, according to reports from the Financial Times. Instead of being directed to the .MIL suffix designated for all US military email addresses, a common typographical error where .ML – […]

Jul 17
Sendlane Unveils Comprehensive, Free Reviews Feature for Enhanced Customer Engagement.

Email marketing solution provider, Sendlane, has announced the introduction of Sendlane Reviews, a robust, fully integrated review tool now accessible at zero extra cost to its customers. This latest feature notches up the company’s already comprehensive services, adding to its amalgamated email, Short Message Service (SMS), and marketing automation functions. The newly launched reviews tool […]

Jul 10
Email Industries Acquires Inbox Expo

The team at emailexpert are so excited to share this news with the community. Augusta, GA –  Email Industries, a leading US-based email solutions provider, announced the acquisition of Inbox Expo, the highly successful international email marketing conference, founded by Emailexpert, the UK’s premier professional community for email industry professionals. The deal was signed in Valencia, […]

Jun 28
Validity Appoints Jeff Lundal as a New CRO

Validity recently announced the addition of a new Chief Revenue Officer, Jeff Lundal, to its leadership team. This strategic leadership addition comes on the heels of recent momentum including key product announcements and integrations, positioning Validity to continue offering best-in-class SaaS solutions for today’s data-driven world. Lundal has over 20 years of experience at companies […]

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