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It\u2019s common to receive fraudulent emails from a source that appears legitimate considering the soaring number of <\/span>spoofing<\/span> attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

The FBI’s 2020 Internet Crime Report states that <\/span>791,790 cybercrime cases were reported with monetary loss exceeding $4.1 billion<\/span><\/a> in just one year. Scary, right? Fortunately, such attacks can be detected and prevented with just a little know-how and tools.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read our article for a better understanding of <\/span>domain spoofing<\/b>, its types, and protection methods.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Domain Spoofing?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Domain spoofing<\/b> is a form of cybercrime where a criminal imitates a business or its employees by hacking or duplicating the domain. It\u2019s hard to catch fake websites or email addresses as the domain name is similar to the original one.<\/span><\/p>\n

One common<\/span> domain spoofing example<\/b> involves replacing letters with numbers or using foreign alphabets.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Does Domain Spoofing Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

To learn <\/span>how to prevent domain spoofing<\/b><\/a>, start by understanding how it works. Essentially, anyone can send an email using your company\u2019s domain (in most cases, there\u2019s no need to even buy lookalike domains and create new websites).<\/span><\/p>\n

Generally, attackers send an email using a fraudulent domain name that appears genuine. The message carries the same logos and visuals as the original one would, except, the request in the email leads to bad outcomes like a malware download, data theft, or stolen funds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The links in spoofed emails<\/a> might redirect you to a page demanding sensitive information like a phone number or bank details, intended for misuse in your name.<\/span><\/p>\n

The techniques of direct domain spoofing are prevalent in the advertisement industry as they lure the target to bid for advertising space on the faux website.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the Different Types of Domain Spoofing?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Now that you know <\/span>how domain spoofing works<\/b>, let’s quickly go through the most common types:<\/span><\/p>\n

Email Spoofing<\/b><\/h3>\n

The target recipient receives an email from known and legitimate sources like a friend, colleague, government agency, or a business organization. That <\/span>domain spoofing<\/b> email contains malicious files or links, redirecting you to a fake website. From there, the attacker can request personal information, start a malware download, or steal credentials via keylogging.<\/span><\/p>\n

Website Spoofing<\/b><\/h3>\n

Spoofers create fake websites after purchasing a domain name similar to the original one. Next, they send spoofing emails to trick recipients into downloading an attachment with malware or to click on a link leading to a fake website.<\/span><\/p>\n

DNS Poisoning<\/b><\/h3>\n

Domain Name System Poisoning or DNS poisoning is a <\/span>domain spoofing<\/b> trick in which the users trying to reach a certain site are redirected to a different website. This is done with the intention of a DDoS attack, causing the legitimate website to shut down due to excessive traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Does Domain Spoofing Hurt Your Company?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Domain spoofing<\/b> is dangerous for businesses and their clients. While it can harm your brand image, it can also become a root cause for ongoing attacks. Here are a few ways this threat can cause wreckage:<\/span><\/p>\n