South Africa’s top domain registrars about the ongoing domain name abuse problems in South Africa.
It involves using domain-related tactics to impersonate popular brands and get South Africans to erroneously hand out their personal details.
“By mimicking reputable companies, they increase the likelihood of deceiving individuals who recognize and trust these brands,” said the ZARC. “By working together and staying informed, South Africans can significantly reduce the impact of domain name scams and create a safer online environment for everyone,” said the ZARC.Absolute Hosting said that fraudsters primarily abuse domain names for monetary gain.Register Domain SA said malicious actors abuse domain names to exploit individuals and businesses.WHOIS Lookup
Lastly, Host Africa recommends South Africans install anti-phishing software like Malwarebytes, which offers a browser guard that automatically flags malicious sites and scans for credit card skimmers.
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