Domain Glossary
Domain Abuse
Domain abuse refers to the use of a domain name to carry out harmful, deceptive, or malicious activity online. This can include spam, phishing, malware distribution, fraud, botnet operations, or other activities intended to exploit users or systems.
Back to GlossaryExamples include
Using a fake banking website domain to steal login credentials through phishing
Creating domains that distribute malware downloads
Registering deceptive lookalike domains to impersonate a trusted brand
Why Domain Abuse Matters
Damage trust and reputation between users and websites
Put businesses and consumers at risk of scams or data theft
Create security issues across the broader internet ecosystem
Can lead to domain suspensions or stricter registry and registrar policies
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