Typosquatting is a cyberattack technique where attackers register domain names similar to legitimate ones to deceive users. The goal is to steal credentials, financial data, or install malware.
How typosquatting works
Attackers register domains like gogle.com instead of google.com. Users enter credentials, and attackers steal them. Organizations like CERT Polska frequently warn about these campaigns.
Risks to organizations
According to the ENISA Threat Landscape, typosquatting is a major attack vector that can lead to credential theft, phishing, and malware infections.
How to protect your organization
Monitor domain registrations using tools like DomainTools and follow best practices from CISA.
Best Practices:
- Deploy MFA and Zero Trust architecture
- Secure identity infrastructure with Identity Security solutions
How ExColo helps
ExColo provides consulting to secure Identity Security systems and Network Infrastructure.
ExColo Recommendation: NextDNS
For maximum protection against typosquatting at the network level, ExColo recommends using NextDNS. It is a modern DNS Firewall that blocks malicious domains in real-time.
