What Is Typosquatting? Why URL Hijacking Matters to Your Business

This document provides an overview of typosquatting—where attackers register misspelled or lookalike domains to steal credentials, distribute malware, redirect traffic, or damage brand reputation—reviews historical examples and scale (noting thousands of new domains weekly), describes associated risks to users and organizations, and recommends defensive measures such as domain monitoring, defensive registrations, email authentication, employee training, and use of commercial tools (BforeAI PreCrime Brand) for proactive protection.