Domain Protection

What is Domain Protection?

Domain protection is the process of protecting your online domains.

A domain name is essentially your online address, which is why it’s critical to make sure it remains under your control.

The goal of domain protection is to prevent attackers from hijacking or misusing your domain for malicious activities.

Your domain is often the first touchpoint for customers, so an unprotected domain can be a risk to your reputation as well as lead to a data breach.

Attackers often use tactics like domain spoofing and typosquatting to create look-alike websites.

The look-alike websites are used to steal customer data or harm your brand reputation.

Without proper protection, it makes it easier for attackers to conduct phishing campaigns .

A successful phishing attack can ultimately lead to a full-scale data breach.

Here’s a breakdown of the most common threats:

Typosquatting: Registering misspelled versions of your domain (e.g., breachsense.com vs. brachsense.com) to trick users.
Domain Spoofing: Creating a fake version of your website to impersonate your organization. This is part of a phishing attack.
Phishing Scams: Sending fake emails that look legitimate. The attack is designed to steal sensitive information, like credentials.
Subdomain Takeover: Attackers take control over one of your subdomains. This often happens when a subdomain has a DNS CNAME set, but the redirected host no longer exists.

Domain Registration and Renewal: Register similar domains and renew them on time to prevent third-party registration.
Monitoring for Look-alike Domains: Use tools that detect similar domain registrations and alert you to potential threats.
TLS Certificates: Ensure all your sites have SSL/TLS encryption to protect user data.
DNS Security (DNSSEC): Secure your DNS to prevent hijacking and redirection.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): enable multi-factor authentication for domain management access.

Several tools can help you stay ahead of threats:

Breachsense: Our platform provides real-time monitoring for look-alike domains, leaked credentials, and other suspicious activity. Early warnings enable you to remediate the risk before an attack.
CertStream: Monitors newly issued SSL certificates that could be used to host a fake version of your site.
Google Safe Browsing: Warns users if they’re about to enter a known phishing or malicious site.

Q: Do I need to register multiple domains to protect my brand?

A: While it’s not essential, registering popular misspellings or similar names can reduce the risk of typosquatting and phishing attacks.

Q: How can I check if my domain is being spoofed?

A: Use domain monitoring tools, or services like Breachsense, to detect look-alike domains early.

Q: Can domain protection stop phishing?

A: It helps reduce phishing risks, but it should be part of a larger cybersecurity strategy that includes email security and employee training.