Why do companies need to take DMARC adoption seriously

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1. Introduction
Thanks to the advocacy of cybersecurity experts and DMARC service providers, DMARC adoption is on the rise. As of 2021, DMARC has recorded nearly 5 million unique records, which means that the total number of effective DMARC policies has increased sharply by 84%. However, we also noticed that it is mainly large companies that have shifted their focus to DMARC policies. In contrast, small and medium-sized companies have not yet taken this critical step.
2. Challenges faced by small and medium-sized companies
For phishers and scammers, the size of the business does not matter. Sincetelegram data small and medium business owners have limited resources (money, team, time, etc.), they are unable to take advantage of the benefits and protections provided by DMARC, making the bad guys see them as potential targets. In addition to the lack of resources, they also believe that malicious attackers only target large businesses. According to research, nearly 80% of companies are using free consumer-grade cybersecurity software, and 1 in 5 companies are not using any endpoint security medium. Worse, as many as 43% of SMBs have no cybersecurity defenses at all, which means that all their data and systems are extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks. Even more disappointing is that many large companies have DMARC records but put them in deactivated mode. This is because with multiple subdomains, email flows, and third-party agencies involved, the challenge of maintaining DMARC records comes into play. Even a small configuration error or typo can cause an invalid or erroneous DMARC record, resulting in legitimate emails being quarantined or rejected.
3. Use trusted and well-known tools
Using a trusted and well-known tool helps eliminate the possibility of invalid or erroneous DMARC records. It can run a check and instantly highlight existing errors in the queried domain’s DMARC record. In 2023, we at SecurityGateway analyzed hundreds of domains belonging to the following countries and gained insight into the extremely low adoption rates of DMARC and email validation in these countries and around the world.
Benefits of DMARC
DMARC can protect you from phishing attacks that use your company’s name, and it can also improve email deliverability, ensuring your messages reach the intended recipients’ inboxes. DMARC gives recipients confidence that your domain is legitimate and won’t be considered spam. Here are the top 6 reasons why businesses need to take the following steps.
5. Reduce the chance of phishing attacks
Bad actors impersonate people from your company and send fraudulent emails from your domain. These messages often ask the recipient (your customers, prospects, employees, shareholders, etc.) to share sensitive information or download malicious links. Since the emails come from your organization's official domain, recipients trust them and take the requested action, giving hackers an opportunity to exploit the shared data. Adopting DMARC can significantly reduce the chances of your domain being targeted by phishing attacks.