Enterprise Cybersecurity Threats & Domain Names

Key online security risks enterprises should monitor and mitigate

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Enterprise Cybersecurity Threats

Domain Name Squatting & Infringements

Impersonation of a domain name through direct domain squatting on infrequently used TLDs, use of misspellings or lookalike special characters for abuse.

DNS Hijacking & Poisoning

When a bad actor acquires the ability to redirect website visitors to another destination of their choice, for nefarious purposes.

Expired Domain Names

Inadequate digital asset management practices can result in domain names expiring, after which it can be registered by fraudsters and used for scams or phishing.

Sub-domain Hijacking

When a malicious actor takes control of a subdomain of a legitimate website, and uses it to commit fraud or counterfeiting.

Expired Digital Certificates

Expired SSL certificates makes websites and databases vulnerable to security breaches. SSL Monitoring to ensure end to end secure channel access is vital.

DDoS Attacks

A distributed denial of service attack overwhelms a website with a deluge of traffic. This could lead to downtime and severe disruption to sales and reputation.

Phishing

A deceptive practice wherein cybercriminals use creative methods to obtain sensitive data, often leading to data breaches and identity theft.

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