What Are Spoofed Domains?

Spoofed domains are fraudulent web addresses created to look almost identical to your legitimate domain. For example, replacing “.com” with “.co” or swapping letters like “rn” for “m” can fool even careful readers.

Attackers use these domains to:
- Send phishing emails that look like they come from your business
- Set up fake websites to capture login credentials or payment info
- Launch malware or ransomware attacks on your customers or employees

Real-World Impact

Businesses of all sizes are being targeted. A recent report showed that small companies accounted for more than 40% of domain impersonation attacks, often because they lack formal cybersecurity teams.
One Chicago-based construction firm lost over $75,000 after a supplier paid a fake invoice sent from a spoofed domain.

Why General Cyber Coverage May Fall Short

Not all cyber liability policies include coverage for social engineering, invoice manipulation, or brand impersonation attacks. Without the right endorsements, your business could be left paying for losses out-of-pocket—or worse, facing lawsuits from customers or partners.

How to Protect Your Business

✅ Register lookalike domains proactively (e.g., yourcompany.co, yourcompany.net) to reduce opportunities for impersonation.
✅ Set up domain monitoring services that alert you if someone registers a domain similar to yours.
✅ Train staff and customers to verify emails—especially those involving payment instructions.
✅ Review your cyber insurance policy to ensure it covers social engineering, funds transfer fraud, and brand impersonation.

Cyber Coverage Tailored for Today’s Threats

A modern cyber liability policy should cover:
- Social engineering attacks
- Funds transfer fraud
- Costs for customer notification and credit monitoring
- Legal fees if customers or partners sue over a spoofed domain incident
- Public relations support to repair your brand

We Can Help You Secure Peace of Mind

Our team specializes in helping businesses assess their exposure to evolving cyber threats, implement proactive security strategies, and secure coverage tailored to your unique risks.

Contact us today for a cyber risk consultation and policy review.

Imagine a customer receives an email from your business address—only it’s not you. Cybercriminals are increasingly using spoofed or lookalike domains to impersonate companies, trick clients into sending payments or confidential data, and damage reputations. These attacks don’t require complex hacking—just a similar domain name and a convincing message.

Spoofed Domains: The Silent Cyber Threat to Your Business