MIDDLETOWN, DE — PowerDMARC has released its much-anticipated “DMARC & MTA-STS Adoption in Malaysia: 2024 Report,” offering a comprehensive look at email security measures across top sectors in Malaysia.
The report highlights the necessity for DMARC protection, especially after major email providers like Google and Yahoo mandated email authentication for all senders. According to a recent Harvard Business Review study, 60% of participants fell victim to AI-automated phishing emails, emphasizing the importance of DMARC in enhancing email security.
Key Findings from the Report
The report examines 974 domains from leading Malaysian organizations, including healthcare, media, government, telecommunications, banking, and education. Key statistics reveal:
- SPF Adoption: 66.9% of domains have correctly implemented SPF, while 29.7% lack any SPF records.
- DMARC Adoption: Only 39.5% of domains have correct DMARC records, leaving 60% without any DMARC protection.
- MTA-STS Implementation: An alarming 99.6% of domains have not implemented MTA-STS, making email communications susceptible to interception.
- DNSSEC Adoption: 92.3% of domains have not enabled DNSSEC, exposing them to DNS spoofing and cache poisoning.
Sector-wise Analysis
The report reveals a troubling disparity in the adoption of email security protocols across various sectors in Malaysia. From healthcare to government, and telecom to banking, many industries face significant challenges in securing their email channels. The low rates of email authentication adoption and enforcement are concerning.
Strengthening Malaysia’s Email Security
PowerDMARC has called on Malaysian organizations to take immediate steps to bolster their email security. The report outlines critical measures for implementing and enforcing SPF, DMARC, and MTA-STS records accurately. By following these steps, Malaysian businesses can better combat phishing, spoofing, and domain impersonation, thereby enhancing overall cybersecurity.
The findings from this report stress the urgent need for improved email security measures across Malaysian domains, aiming to protect businesses and individuals from increasing cyber threats.
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