Domain Spoofing

We’ve all received emails that were clearly attempted phishing attacks. They might look real, but dig a little, and it’s easy to see that the message is fraudulent. But what if you look at the message carefully and it really does seem to link to a trusted site? When cybercriminals fake a domain name to make a false message look legitimate, that’s domain spoofing.  

How does Flare Help with Domain Spoofing? 

What can you do if your site is the victim of domain spoofing?

If your site is being spoofed, it’s important to get the malicious domain taken down. You will need to report the spoofed domain and request the takedown. You can do this by contacting the hosting provider and monitoring the situation to ensure the site is actually removed. You can also use a takedown service.

What do you get with Flare’s domain takedown service? 

Flare’s Threat Exposure Management (TEM) platform lets you quickly detect and respond to spoofed domains by automating the monitoring, evaluation and takedown process. By taking a proactive response to malicious domains, you reduce your risk and protect both your data and your people. 

What are the key benefits of Flare’s domain takedown service? 

Flare’s domain takedown services empower security teams to dismantle threat actors’ infrastructures. Cybercriminals often deploy lookalike domains to enhance their phishing efforts or spread malware. By taking down these fraudulent sites, security teams can more effectively thwart attempts to phish or distribute malware to your organization’s customers.

Domain Spoofing: An Overview

What is domain spoofing?

Domain spoofing is a technique used by cybercriminals to create fraudulent content that appears to originate from a legitimate domain or source. This can include emails, websites, or other digital content. The goal is to trick victims into giving up sensitive information or clicking on malicious links. Domain spoofing is often used as part of a spear phishing attack.

What is spear phishing? 

Spear phishing is a targeted form of phishing in which threat actors craft detailed messages that seem to be from a trusted source — such as your company. To add legitimacy, criminals direct the recipient to a spoofed domain, which often attempts to get victims to enter sensitive information. 

Can you prevent your domain from being spoofed?

It’s difficult to keep domain spoofing from occurring in the first place; threat actors obviously don’t want you to be aware that they’re spoofing your site. However, by automating scanning, your security team can detect spoofed domains as soon as they pop up and take action.

Is Domain Spoofing a Big Problem Right Now?

Why is it important to be aware of domain spoofing? 

Phishing attacks often come from spoofed domains. Threat actors rely on the fact that many victims won’t look too deep into their fake sites, instead trusting that the sites are legitimate.

What is the impact of phishing? 

When phishing attacks are successful, there are a range of consequences for businesses

• Financial loss
• Reputational loss
• Data theft
• Interruptions to business operations

What is the impact of domain spoofing?

If your site is being spoofed, this can have a big impact on your brand’s reputation. Your customers and potential clients are being attacked, and you may lose business. It’s important to take action to protect your customers and your brand..  

Domain Spoofing and Flare

Flare provides the leading Threat Exposure Management (TEM) solution for organizations. Our technology constantly scans the online world, including the clear & dark web, to discover unknown events, automatically prioritize risks, and deliver actionable intelligence you can use instantly to improve security. By automating the takedown process, your team can move quickly to reduce risk. 

Our solution integrates into your security program in 30 minutes to provide your team with actionable intelligence and automated remediation for high-risk exposure. See it yourself with our free trial.