Is it still possible to forge "sent from" emails?
Is it still possible to forge "sent from" emails?
Is it still possible to forge "sent from" emails?
Description
Is it still possible to forge "sent from" emails?
Reddit Discussion
I remember it was possible in 2005-2006. Some software solutions would allow sending emails to anyone and forge the sender identity.
For example, I could send an email to anyone and pretend I am sending it from [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
The recipient would see [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) as the original sender.
I know the blue tick mark and DKIM exist but is this still possible today?
Technical Details
- Source Type
- Subreddit
- cybersecurity
- Reddit Score
- 0
- Discussion Level
- minimal
- Content Source
- reddit_link_post
- Post Type
- link
- Domain
- null
- Newsworthiness Assessment
- {"score":27,"reasons":["external_link","established_author","very_recent"],"isNewsworthy":true,"foundNewsworthy":[],"foundNonNewsworthy":[]}
- Has External Source
- false
- Trusted Domain
- false
Threat ID: 6a6c34789c2644c7f85bbba3
Added to database: 07/31/2026, 05:36:56 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 11:22:37 UTC
Views: 9
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