'Digital squatting' hits new levels as hackers target brand domains

'Digital squatting' hits new levels as hackers target brand domains

Impersonation comes in many shapes and forms, and stealing domains seems to be one of them.

Cybercriminals Exploit Brand Domains as Digital Squatting Hits Record Levels

The practice of digital squatting, registering domains that mimic established brands, has reached record levels,... The post Cybercriminals Exploit Brand Domains as Digital Squatting Hits Record Levels appeared first on UK Tech News.

Digital squatting hits record levels

The practice of digital squatting – registering domains that mimic established brands – has reached record levels, creating serious risks for companies and consumers alike. In 2025, the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) handled 6 200 domain name disputes, the highest total in the organization’s history, marking a 68% increase since 2020. Decodo looked into this rising threat and found it affects businesses of all sizes, from startu…

Record rise in digital squatting fuels phishing wave

Record digital squatting surge sees 6,200 disputes in 2025, as lookalike domains drive costly phishing, malware and payment fraud.

Cybersquatting Attacks Exploit Trusted Brands to Steal Customer Data and Spread Malware

The nightmare scenario for any modern business is simple but devastating: scammers clone your website, steal your domain identity, and rob your customers. By the time the complaints roll in, the money is gone, and your reputation is left in tatters. This practice, known as cybersquatting, is no longer just a nuisance it is a […] The post Cybersquatting Attacks Exploit Trusted Brands to Steal Customer Data and Spread Malware appeared first on GBH…