Steven R. Barnes
- BrandProtection
- CyberSecurity
- October 1, 2024
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What Is Domain Name Cybersquatting?
Domain name cybersquatting is basically a cyber threat where the attacker targets a website with a domain that holds a good reputation in the market. They create an imposter domain of well-known brands and use it to deceive their users, potentially siphoning off traffic or damaging the brand’s reputation.
In this article, we will explain domain name squatting in detail. Businesses planning to register domain names should keep reading to improve their awareness.
What Is Domain Name Squatting
Domain name squatting is a type of cyber attack in which the attacker targets a well-established domain. Basically, the attacker registers a domain similar to or the same as the domain of an established brand to hold the real brand hostage. That is done in bad faith to get a ransom or to exploit the brand’s reputation for financial gain.
Domain cybersquatting can be considered a violation of intellectual property rights, but … Read the rest
