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In order to spot websites impersonating respected companies, it\u2019s important to look out for the telling signs of a spoofed domain. Cyber criminals are usually spotted through their use of language (poor grammar and spelling), communication tactics (tone of voice not in line with the real company), and branding designs (fonts and colours inaccurate to the brand).<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also best to think twice before providing any newly requested credentials. In fact, calling the appropriate department at your company for extra assurance ahead of sharing new data. This helps verify the legitimacy of the request.<\/p>\n
Protect your domain with Registry Lock<\/h3>\n
Oftentimes, once you have blocked the common routes of phishing, cyber criminals can choose to steal your domain name altogether as another option. In the world of cyber crime, this type of attack is often termed domain hijacking.<\/p>\n
Domain hijacking is done by tricking the rightful owners of websites into providing access to their domains.<\/p>\n
As a result, the ownership of the domain is transferred to the cyber criminal, blocking the legitimate owner from having administrative access and control to their domain(s). Once the cybercriminal hijacks the domain, they can change the site\u2019s content and use it for phishing and other nefarious purposes.<\/p>\n
To avoid such cases from occurring within your business, it\u2019s recommended to invest in a Registry Lock. A Registry Lock is a service that locks access to your domain at the registry level, with a multi-step authentication process required in order to make modifications. This process helps block unwanted transfers, deletions, and modifications to your domain.<\/p>\n
The best part? The authentication process can only be requested through your registrar, ensuring its safety from cyber criminals.<\/p>\n
Efficient domain protection methods are vital<\/h3>\n
Since cybercriminals have been around for such a significant amount of time, we are used to their antics and can spot their ploys when vigilant. Therefore, by creating the right strategy and using the right tools, we can combat the phishing tactics sent our way.<\/p>\n