Disposable Domains: The Rising Threat of Online Scams.
Cybercriminals are increasingly using disposable domains—temporary websites designed to mimic legitimate platforms—to execute scams and vanish without a trace. These short-lived domains are often created to host fake shopping sites or phishing pages, allowing fraudsters to cheat unsuspecting victims before disappearing.
India's Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a warning about this alarming trend. Cybercriminals exploit two main tactics:
- Short-Term Activation: Domains are quickly registered for malicious purposes, such as phishing and financial fraud.
- Grace Period Exploitation: After a domain expires, there’s a 40-day grace period during which it can be revived, allowing scammers to reuse it for new fraudulent activities.
To protect yourself, be vigilant when visiting unfamiliar websites. Look out for red flags like unusual domain endings (e.g., .buzz, .top), misspellings of well-known brands, and deals that seem too good to be true.
I4C encourages citizens to report suspicious websites at cybercrime.gov.in or by calling the 1930 helpline. Staying informed and cautious is essential in the fight against evolving cyber threats.
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