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eCommerce Retailers Risk Sales with Lax Email Security Compliance

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by Tailor Jackson
March 11, 2024
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eCommerce Retailers Risk Sales with Lax Email Security Compliance

In the treacherous waters of digital commerce, email security serves as both a lifesaver and a shield for retailers. With the announcement from Yahoo and Google setting a new standard for email authentication, retailers find themselves at a crossroads. By February 2024, failing to implement a Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) policy will no longer be an oversight but a grave error, jeopardizing email deliverability. It’s an issue that intersects with cybersecurity and directly impacts revenue and customer trust—the lifeblood of eCommerce. Research by EasyDMARC points out a troubling statistic: nearly a quarter of the top 1,000 global eCommerce retailers have yet to implement this critical email security measure.

The absence of DMARC not only exposes businesses to the risk of phishing and spoofing attacks but also to the possibility of their emails being blocked or relegated to spam. Consequently, this could significantly diminish their customer engagement and sales. Considering the unmatched return on investment of $42 for every dollar spent on email marketing, the stakes are alarmingly high. Retailers who fail to recognize the urgency of adopting DMARC are unwittingly placing themselves at a disadvantage, with the clock ticking down to when these new email requirements go into effect.

Bridging the Gap Toward Full Compliance

In the retail industry, DMARC adoption varies, with 39% of retailers having DMARC policies but not actively enforcing them. A cautious 25% use quarantine measures to filter suspicious emails, while a diligent 35% reject unverified emails, prioritizing the highest level of security. EasyDMARC’s CEO, Gerasim Hovannisyan, stresses that DMARC provides more than just better email delivery, it’s essential for eCommerce competition, revenue, and customer trust. With looming stricter regulations, it’s urgent for retailers to enhance their DMARC compliance to maintain their brand’s visibility in customer inboxes and the competitive market. The message to eCommerce retailers is unequivocal: elevate your email security to safeguard sales and customer relations, treating DMARC not only as protective armor against cyber threats but as a cornerstone for sustaining a key marketing platform.

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