Why 91% of Cyber-attacks Start with Email and How to Protect Yourself

with Stefan Cink

20 min listen

August 14, 2025

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"As an aggressor, I can reach my opponent directly via an email. I don't have to hack anything. I don't have to hack a firewall, a VPN, or something else. I just send an email, and I'm in the inbox of the victim."

In this episode of Trust.ID Talk: The Digital Certificate and Identity Security Podcast, host Michelle Davidson is joined by Stefan Cink, Director of Business and Professional Services at NoSpamProxy, to break down the real vulnerabilities in email security and strategies to protect yourself.

Stefan Cink is an expert in email security and the developer of NoSpamProxy, which he evolved from a master's thesis into a market-ready email security solution. With a foundation as an electronics technician, Stefan has established himself as a leading voice in email security protocols and gateway-based encryption systems. His work focuses on developing practical solutions for email authentication, encryption, and threat detection, with particular emphasis on implementing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols.

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Show notes: 

  • 91% of cyber-attacks start with a phishing email was provided by Valimail.