Why does DKIM not stop spoofing by itself?
Because DKIM only proves domain control. It does not enforce alignment with the visible From address.
A malicious sender can still use captain@tidalmail.com as the From line while signing the message with a completely different domain.
This is why DMARC is required. DMARC forces alignment.
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