Typo-squatted Online File Converter Tools

Typo-squatted Online File Converter Tools

The Dangers of Online File Converters Introduction In early 2025, the FBI’s Denver Field Office issued an alert warning of a new scam involving fake online file converter tools. These spoofed converter websites mimic legitimate services that convert files (e.g. PDF to Word or MP3 to MP4), but instead they deliver malware to unsuspecting users….

Magecart: A Real-World Example of Typosquatting

Magecart: A Real-World Example of Typosquatting

Introduction Cybercriminals have been getting sneakier with how they hide their malicious activity to look like normal web browsing. A recent example is the Magecart hacking group’s abuse of a look-alike domain, gstatlc.org, which closely mimics Google’s legitimate gstatic.com domain. This is called typosquatting, a type of cyberattack where criminals register similarly named domains for…

Can emails be sent on behalf of your domain?

Can emails be sent on behalf of your domain?

Protect Your Domain from Email Spoofing with Spoof Checker Email spoofing is a major tactic used in phishing attacks, leading to fraud, data breaches, and compromised accounts. According to IRONSCALES, phishing attacks cost businesses an average of $4.91 million per breach, making email security a top priority. If you’re a business owner, IT professional, or…

What is Typosquatting in Cyber Security?

What is Typosquatting in Cyber Security?

​Have you ever mistyped the name of a website only to be directed to a page similar to your intended one? This is what we call Typosquatting, where cybercriminals register domain names that closely resemble popular websites.  A study on typosquatting involving the 500 most visited domains discovered that typosquatters hit targets for 95% of…

The Hidden Dangers of Typosquatting: How One Missed Letter Can Cost Millions

The Hidden Dangers of Typosquatting: How One Missed Letter Can Cost Millions

The Hidden Dangers of Typosquatting In today’s interconnected digital world, the internet is both an opportunity and a risk. Businesses rely on their online presence for marketing, sales, and customer engagement. However, lurking beneath the surface is a subtle but severe threat: typosquatting. This form of cyberattack involves registering domain names that are nearly identical…

Why are Domains Impersonated? Understanding the Threat and Protecting Your Business

Why are Domains Impersonated? Understanding the Threat and Protecting Your Business

In today’s digital world, domain impersonation has become one of the most prevalent tactics used by cybercriminals to exploit businesses and their customers. You may have seen this in the form of look-alike URLs, email addresses, or websites designed to mimic legitimate organizations. But why exactly do malicious actors go to the trouble of impersonating…

Domain Impersonation Monitoring: Safeguarding Your Brand in the Digital Age

Domain Impersonation Monitoring: Safeguarding Your Brand in the Digital Age

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, domain impersonation has emerged as a significant threat to businesses across various industries. This sophisticated form of cybercrime involves creating fake websites that mimic legitimate ones, often with the intent to deceive customers, steal sensitive information, or damage brand reputation. What is Domain Impersonation? Domain impersonation occurs when malicious actors…