Threat Actors Registered 26k+ Domains Mimic Brands to Trick Users

Threat Actors Register Over 26,000 Domains Imitating Brands To Deceive Users - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Researchers from Unit 42 have uncovered a massive wave of SMS phishing, or “smishing,” activity targeting unsuspecting users. Since the FBI’s initial warning in April 2024, over 91,500 root domains associated with smishing have been identified and blocked. However, the momentum of this malicious activity has intensified in 2025, with a staggering peak of 26,328 domains registered in March alone. – Advertisement – According to the team of researc…

Threat Actors Registered 26k+ Domains Mimic Brands to Trick Users

In a significant escalation of digital deception tactics, threat actors have registered over 26,000 domains in March 2025 alone, designed to impersonate legitimate brands and government services. These malicious domains serve as landing pages for sophisticated smishing (SMS phishing) campaigns,… Read more → The post Threat Actors Registered 26k+ Domains Mimic Brands to Trick Users appeared first on IT Security News.

Threat Actors Register Over 26,000 Domains Imitating Brands to Deceive Users

Researchers from Unit 42 have uncovered a massive wave of SMS phishing, or “smishing,” activity targeting unsuspecting users. Since the FBI’s initial warning in April 2024, over 91,500 root domains associated with smishing have been identified and blocked. However, the momentum of this malicious activity has intensified in 2025, with a staggering peak of 26,328 […] The post Threat Actors Register Over 26,000 Domains Imitating Brands to Deceive U…