--- title: April eNews description: April newsletter from MDaemon Technologies image: https://blog.mdaemon.com/hubfs/MDaemon%20New%20Features.png --- [![MDaemon Technologies](https://blog.mdaemon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MDaemon-Technologies_logo_large.png?width=564&height=110&name=MDaemon-Technologies_logo_large.png "MDaemon Technologies")](https://mdaemon.com/) - [Blog Home](https://blog.mdaemon.com) # MDaemon Technologies Blog ## [April eNews](https://blog.mdaemon.com/april-2021-enews) By [Brad Wyro](https://blog.mdaemon.com/author/brad-wyro) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) # Monthly newsletter from MDaemon Technologies ## Upgrade Now - MDaemon Email Server v21 is Available ![MDaemon New Features](https://blog.mdaemon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MDaemon%20New%20Features.png?width=600&name=MDaemon%20New%20Features.png) If you are currently running MDaemon Email Server versions 20, 19, or older, you’re not covered by the new security features or fixes! Upgrading to version 21 means you’ll get the most up-to-date anti-spam and security features to protect your organization from email-borne threats, as well as improved existing features. If you’re running an older version, you could be more vulnerable to security threats without the updated patches. You may also be experiencing performance issues on that older version. If you continue to run an older version, you’ll miss out on the following benefits: - Deferred Message Queue improves message delivery performance - Authentication Failure Log allows administrators to track authentication failures for SMTP, IMAP and POP - Multiple Mobile theme improvements for MDaemon Webmail, including a responsive design that adjusts to any screen size - MTA Strict Transport Security (MTA-STS), which improves email security by requiring email to be sent to an authenticated server using good encryption - Compromised Password Check compares users' passwords against a list of passwords that have been found in a data breach and prevents users from using passwords on that list - Improved Remote Administration for increased ease of use - Clustering Support allows multiple MDaemon servers to distribute mail delivery processes and provides improved protection against system interruptions See all the features and updates you can access in [MDaemon Email Server v21](https://blog.mdaemon.com/hubfs/Feature%20Highlights/MD%20v21%20Feature%20Highlights.pdf). If you are a current MDaemon license holder you can upgrade to version 21 for **free**, and expired renewals can upgrade at a deeply discounted rate. [Upgrade MDeamon Email Server now!](https://www.altn.com/Purchase/Software/MDaemon/) ## Did You Know... Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks cost organizations almost $1.9B in 2020, up 5% from 2019. And [state and local governments are specifically being targeted.](https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fbi-state-local-governments-losing/) ## Customization Tip: Configure Mobile Device Security ![configure mobile device security](https://blog.mdaemon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/configure%20mobile%20device%20security.png?width=600&name=configure%20mobile%20device%20security.png) This brief video highlights ActiveSync password complexity, security, and remote wipe settings in MDaemon Remote Administration, for increased control and security that can be customized to fit the unique needs of your organization. view the [Feature Highlights](https://blog.mdaemon.com/hubfs/Feature%20Highlights/MD%20v21%20Feature%20Highlights.pdf) for additional features available in MDaemon Email Server v21. [Watch now to Configure Mobile Device Security](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucc3VvcmCGo).   ## Industry Spotlight: US Dept of Homeland Security Exposed in Hack ![solarwinds hack](https://blog.mdaemon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/solarwinds%20hack.jpeg?width=600&name=solarwinds%20hack.jpeg)The US Department of Homeland Security is one of the latest victims of the N-able, formerly named SolarWinds, hack that started in December 2020. The department's email accounts were exposed by threat actors outside of the US during the supply-chain attack. [Read more](https://www.zdnet.com/article/department-of-homeland-security-emails-exposed-in-solarwinds-hack/). ## Security Gateway Version 8 ![SG v8 Available Now](https://blog.mdaemon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SG%20v8%20Available%20Now.png?width=600&name=SG%20v8%20Available%20Now.png) Version 8 of Security Gateway has been released! License holders with a current subscription can update **free** of charge. Major new features include **[enhanced Data Leak Prevention](https://www.altn.com/Products/SecurityGateway-Email-Firewall/SecurityGateway-New-Features/#DLP_Medical) with medical terms**, [**per-domain email archive exporting**](https://www.altn.com/Products/SecurityGateway-Email-Firewall/SecurityGateway-New-Features/#DomainArchiveExport), and [**active database replication**](https://www.altn.com/Products/SecurityGateway-Email-Firewall/SecurityGateway-New-Features/#DB-Replication)when clustering is enabled. We've also squashed a few pesky bugs in version 8, including fixes to the virus scanning email address exclusion list, DKIM verification behavior, and Office 365 user verification. See all the features and updates in [Security Gateway v8](https://blog.mdaemon.com/hubfs/Feature%20Highlights/SG%20v8%20Feature%20Highlights.pdf). And to upgrade now, [click here](https://www.altn.com/Purchase/Software/SecurityGateway/).   ## Attention: Outlook 2010 End of Support Notice  MDaemon Technologies will no longer support Outlook 2010 with the release of MDaemon Connector 7.5, effective September 16, 2021. Remember, users can always [use ActiveSync to connect to MDaemon accounts](https://knowledge.mdaemon.com/configuring-outlook-2013/2016/2019-to-sync-a-mdaemon-account-using-activesync). For more information, [click here](https://www.altn.com/Support/).   ## 16 Features You Don't Get With Microsoft Exchange ![16 Features that Stand Out Over Exchange](https://blog.mdaemon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/16%20Features%20that%20Stand%20Out%20Over%20Exchange.jpg?width=600&name=16%20Features%20that%20Stand%20Out%20Over%20Exchange.jpg)With all the headlines and concern around the recent Microsoft Exchange hack, we’re getting more inquiries from Exchange users that are looking for an alternative. In addition to superior control, ease of use, and affordability, MDaemon Email Server also includes features you **won’t** find in Microsoft Exchange. [Click here to see what comes standard with MDaemon compared to Exchange](https://blog.mdaemon.com/hubfs/Comparison%20Docs/US_MDaemon-Mail-Server_Features-that-Stand-Out-Over-Exchange.pdf).     ![Brad Wyro](https://blog.mdaemon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brad-2023v2.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=Brad-2023v2.jpg) #### Written by [Brad Wyro](https://blog.mdaemon.com/author/brad-wyro) Brad has worked in technical and marketing roles at MDaemon Technologies, where he contributes as Content Marketing Manager. Brad balances technical and creative information to develop easy to understand videos and content to educate prospects and customers. 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[Encrypt (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/encrypt) - [External Email Threats (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/external-email-threats) - [Gateway (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/gateway) - [Inbox (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/inbox) - [Inbox Zero (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/inbox-zero) - [Macros (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/macros) - [Monitoring (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/monitoring) - [Quarantine (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/quarantine) - [RelayFax (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/relayfax) - [Software (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/software) - [Training (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/training) - [Upgrade (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/upgrade) - [Windows Server (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/windows-server) - [internal email threat (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/internal-email-threat) - [ssl (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/ssl) - [tax scams (1)](https://blog.mdaemon.com/tag/tax-scams) See all #### About MDaemon Technologies MDaemon Technologies is a pioneer in developing email and email security software helping to protect customers from evolving cyber-security threats. Its products and services are trusted by thousands of organizations in over 140 countries. For more than two decades, the company’s products have been developed with the ongoing input of IT professionals who demand reliable, affordable software that requires minimal effort to manage. The software can be deployed in virtual, hosted cloud, on-premises, or hybrid network environments. The company sells its software and services directly and through a network of global channel partners. For more information, visit [www.mdaemon.com](https://www.altn.com/). 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