What it is
Typosquatting occurs when attackers register domains that closely resemble a legitimate brand, banking on common typing mistakes or visually similar characters (for example, fyndcybr.com instead of fyndcyber.com). These fake domains frequently host phishing pages, malware downloads, or convincing login portals.
Why it matters
Users who mistype a URL may land on the malicious copycat site, exposing credentials, downloading malware, or trusting spoofed content. This results in fraud, brand damage, customer confusion, and long-term loss of trust - particularly for businesses with public portals or high-profile names.
How to reduce risk
- Monitor for newly registered lookalike domains and block them in DNS or proxies.
- Register common typo variants of key domains before attackers do.
- Enforce SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and modern email security controls to stop spoofed messages.
- Educate employees and customers to double-check URLs and rely on bookmarks or password managers.