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How to perform header forensics?

Obtain full headers: most clients have "view original" or "show headers" options. Copy complete header text for analysis. Headers read bottom to top chronologically.

Trace routing: examine Received headers from bottom (origin) to top (destination). Identify each server in the chain. Unknown or suspicious servers warrant investigation.

Verify authentication: check **Authentication-Results** for **SPF**, **DKIM**, **DMARC** outcomes. Failures suggest **spoofing**. Cross-reference claimed domains with actual routing. Tools like MxToolbox header analyzer help interpretation.