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“Fake Brands, Real Threats: The Rise of Impersonation Domains”
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Lookalike Domains Fool Customers and Employees
Attackers register domains with subtle typos: support-microsoft.com, paypa1.net, goog1e.ai. These clones trick users into clicking, logging in, and giving away credentials.
Fake Sites Mimic Login Pages Flawlessly
Impersonation pages copy real designs, logos, and language. Even savvy users fall for them. Once credentials are entered, attackers log in before password resets occur.
Malicious Domains Host Malware and Phishing Kits
Beyond login theft, fake sites deliver trojans, ransomware, or browser exploits. One click and the payload drops — with your brand logo on top.
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Email Spoofing + Fake Domain = Maximum Deception
A spoofed email from [email protected] linked to your-cornpany.com looks real enough to bypass judgment. This combo remains deadly effective.
Detection Requires Monitoring Outside Your Perimeter
You must track domains similar to your own: typo variants, misspellings, and homoglyphs. Threat intel feeds and domain monitoring services are essential.
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