Category: News

Security Gateway a High Performer Again – G2 Crowd 2019 Fall Report

~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

We’re proG2 Crowd High Performer 2019ud to announce that Security Gateway for Email has once again been named a High Performer in Secure Email Gateways by G2 Crowd in their Fall Report. And if you are looking for a hosted solution, Security Gateway also was recognized as a top Cloud Email Security solution.

Security Gateway for Email Servers - High Performer 2019
Security Gateway for Email Servers – High Performer 2019

G2 Crowd awards are based on honest reviews from users. In other words, the product is recognized because of the feedback from users just like you who use the product every day; awards that reflect a superior customer experience.

The data from G2 Crowd speaks for itself – Security Gateway received satisfaction ratings above 90% in the Ease of Set Up, Ease of Use, Ease of Admin, and Quality of Support categories; ratings that exceed the category average scores.

Why Users Love Security Gateway

Easy to Use 

Security Gateway Review from G2 Crowd

SecurityGateway is designed to be simple and easy-to-use. Set-up, configuration and maintenance is easy for the administrator, and every-day tasks like accessing quarantine reports is easy for the end user.

Best Results

Security Gateway for Email Review - G2 Crowd

With SecurityGateway you get results, which means you DON’T get malicious emails in your inbox. We protect email communications for businesses of all sizes and verticals, regardless of which email platform they use and whether it’s in-house or in the cloud.

Reliable

Security Gateway Review

Try Security Gateway for Free and Compare its performance and Cost to Your Current Solution

Security Gateway is one of the best email security gateways in the market. Find out what organizations of all sizes already know – Security Gateway saves you time, headache and money.

Click here to learn how Security Gateway can protect your email!

Spread the love
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

We’re Extending our Summer Savings Discount on MDaemon Email Server & Security Gateway for Email Servers!

~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

As we endure the heat of the “dog days” of summer here in the northern hemisphere, we start to see tell-tale signs of the approaching end of summer – kids going back to school, the sun setting slightly earlier each night. But not all good things must end in August. Therefore, I’m excited to announce the extension of our 15% off Summer Savings promotion – now through September!

Through September 30, when you make a new purchase of MDaemon or purchase, renew, or upgrade Security Gateway, you’ll automatically receive 15% off the regular price.

Whether you’re tired of the expense and headache of managing Microsoft Exchange Server, or are looking for a secure, affordable alternative to Kerio, IceWarp, or Gmail, MDaemon’s migration tools can help you migrate your business email and groupware data.  Additional migration information and how-to guides for Security Gateway can be found on our Literature page.

Compare MDaemon and Security Gateway for Email Servers with your current solution, or click here to download your free trial!

Spread the love
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Summer Savings Going on Right Now!

~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

I’ve got some exciting news! Summer is the season of savings, and this month, you can save big bucks on MDaemon Email Server and Security Gateway for Email Servers products!

During the entire month of August, we’re offering 15% OFF the price of NEW MDaemon and 15% OFF Security Gateway for Email Servers (NEW, Renewal, and Upgrades).

MDaemon and Security Gateway both ranked high in G2 Crowd’s summer reports for user satisfaction. Compare them with your current email or gateway solution, or download a free trial to get started!

Spread the love
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

MDaemon Email Server and Security Gateway Rank High in G2 Crowd’s Summer Reports

~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

MDaemon Email Server and Security Gateway for Email - Higth Performers on G2 CrowdMDaemon Email Server and Security Gateway customers have made it clear – MDaemon Technologies delivers safe, secure email solutions that fit their unique business needs at a great price.

Users voiced their opinions on G2 Crowd this past quarter, earning both products a number of awards on the peer-to-peer review site. Recognition is based solely on customer reviews, with users rating products on what they like, what they dislike, and what problems the particular product solves.

MDaemon Email Server earned a 4.7 out of 5 star rating, netting the #2 slot in both the Highest Rated and Easiest to Use categories. In addition, customers’ positive comments also gave MDaemon Email Server the “High Performer” and “Users Love Us” badges.

Top Email Servers - G2 Crowd
Top Email Servers – G2 Crowd

Reviews of MDaemon Email Server praise the security and stability of the tool, ease of use and management, amount of control and customization, affordability, and value of customer support.

Meanwhile, Security Gateway also performed well against other email gateway products. Scoring 4.4 stars out of 5, Security Gateway placed third in the Easiest to Use group, and among the top 5 in the Highest Rated division. Security Gateway also garnered a “High Performer” badge for both the on premise and cloud Email Security Gateway solution.

Security Gateway for Email Servers - Ranking on G2 Crowd
Security Gateway for Email Servers – Ranking on G2 Crowd

Security Gateway users lauded the easy setup and management, robust security features, reporting capability, and the ability to customize the tool to fit their needs.

Where do your email solutions rank? View the G2 Grids for Best Email Software and Best Secure Email Gateway Software.

Spread the love
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Looking for an Alternative Email Client to Microsoft Outlook? eM Client – Email and Collaboration that Works Well with MDaemon Email Server!

~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

If you’re like me, you want an email client that’s easy to set up, easy to use, and easy on the eyes, and if it works well with MDaemon, then that’s a huge plus!

An email client that fits these criteria quite nicely is eM Client, a full-featured email client that supports email, contacts, calendars and tasks, and works on a variety of platforms and devices. Its touch-friendly design makes eM Client the ideal messaging and collaboration tool for smartphones and tablets.

eM Client is simple, elegant, customizable and easy to set up. Its built-in calendar works seamlessly with MDaemon’s free/busy server to help users avoid scheduling conflicts when planning meetings and events.

It even integrates nicely with MDaemon’s XMPP chat server for convenient instant messaging and file sharing using the integrated chat bar.

There’s even a Mac OS version!

An Email Client that’s Easy to Install and Configure. No hassles!

MDaemon users will find eM Client to be a viable alternative to Microsoft Outlook and other mail clients. Simple, hassle-free setup means users can be up and running in less than a minute by simply entering their email address and password. eM Client takes care of the rest!

To get started, download eM Client and then simply follow these steps.

  1. Launch the installer file & click Agree on the license agreement.eM Client License Agreement
  2. Click the Install button.

    eM Client Install Button
    eM Client Install Button
  3. Leave the boxes checked if you’d like to set eM Client as the default email application, run at Windows startup, and launch eM Cleint after setup, and then click on Finish.

    eM Client Install Startup Options
    eM Client Install Startup Options
  4. Enter your email address, and then click Start Now.

    eM Client Email Address
    eM Client Email Address
  5. Enter your password, and then click Continue.

    eMClient - Enter Password
    eMClient – Enter Password
  6. Verify your name and account name (your full email address), and then click Next.

    eM Client Verify Account
    eM Client Verify Account
  7. By default, email, calendars and contacts are automatically synced, and instant messaging via XMPP is enabled. Click on Finish to continue.

    eM Client Sync Calendars and Contacts
    eM Client Sync Calendars and Contacts

That’s it! You can now begin using eM Client with MDaemon!

 

Spread the love
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Expiring Support for Older Software: Renew & Upgrade for the Latest Features & Improved Security!

~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

As our products have evolved over the years, with new features added regularly, older versions of our software are eventually no longer supported.

Effective July 30, 2019, technical support will be discontinued for the following product versions:

  • MDaemon – Versions 14.5.x and below
  • Security Gateway – Versions 4.5.x and below
  • Outlook Connector – Versions 4.5.x and below
  • SecurityPlus – Versions 5.0.x and below

For continued support, this is a great opportunity to renew your license and upgrade to most recent versions of our software to take advantage of the latest features! As a current user we offer an automatic 30% discount off the price of a new purchase!

Upgrade MDaemon today and get these exciting new features:

MDaemon, webmail, chat, IM, collaboration
Integrated instant messaging in MDameon Webmail

Check out our MDaemon Features by Version page to see what you could be missing!

After July 30, 2019, supported versions of MDaemon will include MDaemon 15 & up.

Upgrade Security Gateway for Email Servers today and get these exciting new features:

When you upgrade to the latest release of Security Gateway, you can take advantage of these new features:

Archiving Features in Security Gateway
Archiving Features in Security Gateway

More information on these new features can be found on our Security Gateway Product Page.

MDaemon Connector for Outlook (formerly Outlook Connector for MDaemon) has new features, too!

MDaemon Connector for Outlook Client Settings
Control MDaemon Connector for Outlook client settings from the MDaemon console

Outlook Connector has been re-branded as MDaemon Connector for Outlook, and, beginning with MDaemon 18,  is now included with MDaemon as a licensed feature (via purchase of separate license).

 

Therefore, in the latest version of MDaemon, a separate download is not required on the MDaemon server. Simply enter your MDaemon Connector license key via Help | Register your MDaemon Products to activate MDaemon Connector for Outlook. Features introduced after version 4.5 include:

  • “Expired password” or “password change required” notification for end users
  • Administrator control over which Outlook add-ins are allowed or disabled
  • Junk Email folder / Blocked Senders support
  • S/MIME support for message signing and encryption
  • MDaemon Connector configuration reports for administrators, with Outlook send/receive schedules for all accounts.
  • Centrally-managed send/receive schedules
  • Nearing/over quota alerts for end users
  • New database management tools to help administrators maintain optimal performance

Visit the MDaemon Connector for Outlook product page to learn more!

MDaemon Antivirus – with Cyren AV and Mailbox Scanning

SecurityPlus has been rebranded as MDaemon Antivirus, and beginning with MDaemon 18,  is also now a licensed feature of MDaemon that no longer requires a separate download.

Recent versions of MDaemon Antivirus include these new features:

  • Mailbox scanning
  • Cyren AV (The Kaspersky AV engine was replaced by Cyren in October, 2017)
  • ClamAV antivirus plugin
  • Exclusions for password-protected files for approved senders or recipients

Visit the MDaemon Antivirus page to learn more.

MDaemon Antivirus - Mailbox Scanning
MDaemon Antivirus – Mailbox Scanning

Would  you like to take advantage of these new features? Click here to upgrade or renew your product license today and receive the latest security and administration updates as they become available for the duration of your license term!

 

Spread the love
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

MDaemon Technologies Announces New Email Security Gateway Services in the Cloud

~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

SecurityGateway 6.0 with Archiving

The latest version of Security Gateway for Email Servers includes new cloud services, expanded Data Leak Prevention rules and integrated archiving features to help companies affordably protect user email.

Archiving Features in Security Gateway
Archiving Features in Security Gateway

MDaemon Technologies announced the release of Security Gateway for email servers version 6.0 that includes a new enterprise class Security Gateway hosted cloud service and fully managed dedicated servers for end users, MSPs, VARs, Systems Integrators, and IT Consultants. The flexible options of using either on-premise software or the new email security cloud services include an expanded and flexible set of Data Leak Prevention (DLP) rules to quarantine outbound messages and help protect a company from sending sensitive or confidential information via email.   And the addition of integrated email archiving at no additional cost provides customers with affordable, flexible and easy to use features to protect email servers located anywhere in the world.

Prevent leaks of sensitive data with Security Gateway
Data Leak Prevention in Security Gateway

“We are excited to bring our many years of email security expertise and management to offer customers and channel partners a new cloud service without the need for them to make expensive hardware and infrastructure investments,” said Kevin Beatty, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. “By adding this new service, expanding our DLP features and integrating archiving without increasing the cost of the product, we continue to offer customers unmatched value.”

MDaemon Technologies’ SecurityGateway for Email Servers incorporates multiple antivirus engines and proactive Outbreak Protection technology to detect viruses, spam, phishing, spyware, and various types of Business Email Compromise threats. Along with inbound and outbound email quarantine features, Security Gateway assures the accurate delivery and receipt of legitimate email.

To learn more or request a quote, visit Security Gateway for Email Servers.

Spread the love
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

The Evolution of MDaemon – 1996-2019 & Beyond!

~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

In the early to mid nineties, our founder and CEO Arvel Hathcock recognized the need for a less expensive, easier to manage alternative to Microsoft Exchange Server for small-to-medium businesses. With solid programming skills and an entrepreneurial spirit, he created the MDaemon Email Server and launched Alt-N Technologies.

Through word of mouth among IT professionals and with the help of great channel partners, the popularity of MDaemon spread to customers across the globe. Over the years and in various geographies, the product name became more recognized than Alt-N Technologies. To better leverage the name recognition that had been built over the many years of MDaemon email server popularity, the company was renamed to MDaemon Technologies in January of 2018.

Helping the World Communicate

From the introduction of Webmail in 1997 and instant messaging in 2001, to support for third-party XMPP chat clients in 2016, MDaemon has helped improved communication for businesses in over 90 countries.

Focused on Security

Alongside these communication features came enhancements in security. IP Shielding, which is used to help prevent spoofing by blocking messages from unauthorized IP addresses, was introduced in 1996 before MDaemon even had version numbers (for some great historical information, check out the Ancient-History.txt file located inside the MDaemon/Docs directory). Relay control was added the following year, with many new security features added with each new release. In 2005, MDaemon became the first Windows-based email server to offer DKIM (Domainkeys Identified Mail) as a new tool in the fight against spoofing. And to address the growing need to protect confidential data and  meet growing regulations in health care, finance, and other industries, email encryption with OpenPGP was added in 2015.

Sharing & Collaboration

MDaemon’s collaboration tools have evolved over the years  as well. Instant messaging was added in 2001, followed by shared calendars and groupware in 2002 and 2003. Scheduling meetings with multiple attendees was made easier by the addition of free/busy in 2006.

As business communication needs evolve, so does MDaemon, with new features on the way for 2019.  If you’d like to be among the first to benefit, follow us on twitter for the latest news & product updates.

Here’s to an exciting and productive 2019!

 

Spread the love
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Seedworm Operation Spreads Malware via Phishing Attacks

~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment

Phishing Spam Graphic2018 has been a busy year for new threats spread via email, with spear-phishing and Business-Email-Compromise (CEO fraud) the rising star for cyber-criminals intent on draining your bank account. Recent victims include Google and Facebook ($100 million lost), McEwan University (almost $12 million lost), a New York judge ($1 million), and a Dutch cinema chain (over $21.5 million). These threats will continue to grow as cyber-criminals try new tactics to separate you from your money. The latest trend involves using encrypted HTTPS connections to trick users into thinking they’re visiting a secure site.  This means users can no longer trust a site that displays the green padlock icon in the address bar. Always verify that you’re visiting a legitimate site before entering any personal information such as Social Security or credit card numbers, otherwise, your private data could be transmitted to a hacker.

As we continue to bring awareness to these threats, new ones emerge almost daily. In the past three months, a cyber-espionage group known as Seedworm (aka MuddyWater) has used spear-phishing attacks to infect 131 individuals with the Powermuddy backdoor (a new variant of their Powermud backdoor). Once a system has been compromised, this malware runs a tool that steals passwords from a user’s browser and email, often leading to access to the victim’s email and social media accounts.

Protect Yourself from the Latest Threats

Over the years, I’ve posted many times about phishing, spear-phishing, and other threats, with a variety of suggestions for protecting yourself and your business from becoming the next victim. Throughout these posts (from oldest to newest), you’ll find lots of tips to avoid being tricked by these email-borne scams.

As the threat landscape continues to evolve, businesses of all sizes must maintain awareness of the latest email-borne threats and educate staff at all levels, from entry level to C-suite. After all, without the right tools and procedures in place, it only takes one misguided mouse click to damage a business’ reputation or send it into bankruptcy.

Spread the love
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Email Help for Businesses Affected by Hurricane Florence

~ Brad Wyro ~ Leave a comment
As hurricane Florence threatens the east coast with high winds, heavy rainfall and flooding, businesses could potentially lose access to critical communication services. When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas and Louisiana last year, we offered free temporary assistance for those without email services. For those affected by Florence, we are again here to help. We’re offering affected businesses free temporary email hosting using your existing domain or temporary email accounts on our hosted webmail platform. 
 
Spread the love
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •