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Prevent Typosquatting Leading to Identity Theft






Cyber frauds in India are increasing rapidly.

Most of these frauds are due to the lack of technical knowledge.

Most of you or at least some of you must have heard of the term “typosquatting.”

But do you really understand what it means or what are the consequences of making a typo on the Internet?

To explain what typosquatting is, take a look at the examples given below:
  • firstnamelastname.com
  • firstnamelastname.cm
See the difference right?

Most of the times we’re in a hurry and hit enter within a second.

Such mistakes could lead you straight into a ditch.

This ditch is basically a dummy website, that looks similar to the original site, except it’s filled with malware and viruses. These sites can collect your personal information.

Scammers make fake websites that belong to the bigshots in each industry.

There are many other cyber frauds in India that are prevailing, but for now, learn how you can avoid falling into such traps and becoming a victim:
  • Double, triple check what you’re typing.
  • A security solution that is comprehensive is a must. Such investments should not be skimped on.
  • Social media sites provide links, texts, and messages that should not be clicked on.
  • You might want to bookmark websites you use often to avoid a typo.
A lot of times, websites would register typos as domains to increase the traffic on their dummy sites to increase their credibility. The possibilities of such sites being harmful are high as well.

Workspaces especially should invest in a highly effective safety system to keep their confidential information away from scammers and hackers who could use it against them.

It is essential for every Internet user to be familiar with such terms and how to stay safe from cyber frauds in India. Workspaces could also conduct sessions on how to steer clear of such threats that might fall onto them.

Cyber laws can provide help with dealing with the after-effects of a cybersecurity breach but leaked information cannot be brought back. Techno Legal Consultants is a premier organization in cyber law advisory, cybercrime consultancy, cyber law compliance audit, cybersecurity services, cyber forensics services and cyber training that could lend a helping hand. Contact to know more!

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