Can you spot the difference between l and I?
Domain name system solutions can help combat cybercriminals who use ‘lookalikes’
PLANNING to shop online? Which of these links would you click – https://www.lazada.com or https://www.Iazada.com?
Depending on the font used, it can be almost impossible to distinguish between the two. This is how some cyberthreat actors trick users into visiting fake, malicious websites – by using lookalike domains.
Such lookalikes may disguise themselves within various elements of online communication, such as e-mail addresses and website addresses. The aim is to exploit everyday computing activities that often go unnoticed, to deceive users.
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