Category: MagicSpam

Posts related specifically to MagicSpam.

Reporting Spam Email to MagicSpam Support: What really happens?

Spam is not only unwelcome and unwanted, it’s a primary platform for phishing and delivering malicious materials. As our teams work hard to combat the ever-evolving threat landscape, new threats can emerge that we haven’t encountered before. Of course, with worldwide distribution, spammers may target specific countries, languages, industries – even individuals like you! When you report spam email to MagicSpam support, you’re helping us in this fight by contributing examples. “With your examples, we can mitigate threats before others see them.” With modern-day AI now used to create email content and lures, compromised legitimate email accounts being preempted, and…
MagicSpam, Support

ASN Lookup: Finding the source of all that spam

Ever wonder where all of that incoming spam comes from? It’s easy to jump to conclusions about the source of the traffic, but what may seem like random domain names and servers might not be as random as you think. Fortunately, we as email administrators can always tell what IP the source came from. That IP belongs to a network, and that network can be attributed to an Autonomous System Number (ASN). By performing an ASN lookup, we can figure out who operates the network of that IP. What is an Autonomous System Number (ASN)? The internet is home to…
Email Security, MagicSpam

Password Spraying: How hackers compromise your email server

A threat worth understanding Email administrators are constantly dealing with the looming threat of authentication attacks. When an account has been compromised, it can be used for phishing, spam, malware distribution, and other illegal activity. If you’re running an email server, this could have many implications — including getting blacklisted. One of the most common authentication attacks is the password spraying attack. By understanding what password spraying is and how it works, you can defend your server more effectively. What is password spraying? Password spraying is a type of authentication attack where hackers select a few passwords to try against…
Email Security, MagicSpam

Safe vs Weak Passwords: Could you be hacked in the next 5 minutes?

Why do people use weak passwords? It’s no secret that most people prioritize convenience over security. When it comes to passwords, people like to use their cat’s name or their birthday — something easy to remember. They also don’t want to remember a bunch of different passwords, so they recycle that same password and use it everywhere. When weak passwords are the preference, security becomes an oversight. How hackable is my password? That depends. If you are using an email platform, any random combination of letters and numbers probably won’t get hacked as long as you don’t use the same…
Email Security, MagicSpam

How a Chilean Hosting Company Reduced Support Calls and Improved Email Services by Partnering with MagicSpam

When you think of hosting, Chile may not be the first country that springs to mind. However, there is a company there that is quietly becoming a powerhouse in the region. Tecnoera is an Internet Service Provider and Hosting Company that offers Web Hosting, along with Data Center and Cloud Solutions. With offices in Chile and Peru, Tecnoera services the Government, Mining, Enterprise, SMB, and Telecommunication sectors all across Latin America with over 20 years of experience. Their hosting division under the brand NetExplora has two data centers in Santiago and Viña del Mar. Like with many other companies —…
Case Study, cPanel, MagicSpam, Web Hosting