How to Defend Against Look-alike Domain Threats

Look-alike domains are one of the most versatile tools a threat actor can use to attack an organization. They lay the foundation for a wide range of cyberthreats, including reputation abuse, phishing sites, and email scams. To evade detection and maximize impact, criminals often move quickly after registering a domain. 

According to Fortra reports, the average brand faces attacks from 40 look-alike domains per month. 

This guide explores: 

• The lifecycle of a domain and how it can be exploited
• Threats criminals use to deceive and defraud their targets
• How look-alike domain attacks are created
• Methods for collecting and monitoring domain data to uncover threats early
• Practical strategies for analysis, detection, and mitigation