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Look-Alike Domain Name Impersonation: How to Protect Your Business [Video]

May 4th, 2023 | 1 min. read

By JP Chua

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Look-Alike Domain Name impersonation exploits simple oversight and typos to break into your network or cause your business other frustrations. In this video, we’ll break down what it is and how you can protect yourself against them. 


0:58 What is a Look-Alike Domain Name Impersonation 

Look-alike domain name impersonation is the use of a nearly identical but slightly altered domain name of a legitimate business with the intent to commit cybercrimes. 

1:35 What are the types of Look-Alike Domain Name Impersonation? 

  1. Cybersquatting 
  2. Typosquatting 
  3. Business Email Compromise 

3:13 What are the dangers of Look-Alike Domain Name Impersonation? 

  1. Damage to Business Reputation 
  2. Lower Website Traffic 
  3. Increased Vulnerability 
  4. Loss in Profit 

4:20 How to protect your business against Look-Alike Domain Name Impersonation? 

  1. Register Your Domain 
  2. Active Domain Monitoring 
  3. Prioritize Immediate Mitigation 
  4. Decrease Human Liability 
  5. Regular Consumer/Client Education

Now that you know all there is about look-alike domain name impersonations and how to prevent them, you can put your business in a better, more secure position. To ensure your team members are equally informed and educated about these threats, read our article on security awareness training and how it can help your team. 

The Whys and Hows of an Engaging Cybersecurity Awareness Training Program

JP Chua

JP Chua is the Video Producer at Intelligent Technical Solutions. He has worked in documentary, narrative, and corporate video productions. JP combines his love for people and video to connect businesses with their target audience, turning them from curious prospects to happy clients. Outside of work, he produces his own personal films, most of which have premiered in the Philippines and Malaysia. In his spare time, you can find him watching films with his cat, Lunar.