Cybersquatting

Sumber: https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/preemptive-safety/cybersquatting

Banyak cybersquatters hanya mendaftarkan domain web untuk menjualnya ke bisnis mapan atau pemilik merek pada tahap selanjutnya - praktik ini sering disebut sebagai domain parking.

Namun, beberapa cybersquatters memiliki niat jahat. Dengan mendaftarkan alamat situs web yang terlihat seolah-olah termasuk dalam bisnis atau organisasi terkenal, penjahat dunia maya mungkin dapat menarik pengunjung yang tidak menaruh curiga ke situs ini. Seringkali, situs ini akan berisi perangkat lunak jahat.

Tip Keamanan Internet - untuk menghindari situs web cybersquatters'

Here are some useful tips — from Kaspersky Lab’s team of Internet security experts — to help ensure you don’t fall prey to cybersquatting cybercriminals:

   Type the URL — and make sure it’s totally accurate
   When you wish to visit a specific website, it’s safer to type the URL into the address bar on your web browser — instead of clicking on a link. Having typed the URL, you should carefully check that it is correct — before you click the enter key on your keyboard. Any spelling errors could result in you being directed to a cybersquatter’s website — and that site may contain malicious software.
   Don’t open suspicious emails — or click links within them
   If you receive any suspicious looking emails — especially emails that claim to be from or associated with social media sites — it might be wise to avoid opening them and resist the temptation to click on any links within them. Instead, you should visit the site that the message claims to be from — so you can directly access any notifications or messages contained on the site.
   Eliminate vulnerabilities in your OS and applications
   Ensure that your operating system (OS) and all applications running on your computer — including browsers and plugins — are regularly updated. This will help to eliminate vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malware if you visit a cybersquatter’s website.
   Install Internet security software — and keep it updated
   An effective antivirus solution — that includes a firewall — can help to protect your computer, by blocking malicious subdomains. Some security software will also warn you about risks if it believes that you are about to enter a potentially malicious domain. To help maximise your protection, make sure your security software is regularly updated.

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Referensi

• https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/preemptive-safety/cybersquatting