You would think it would be an easy up-sell by the domain registrars to offer sound and look a like domains when you registering and renewing your domain
Comment on Hackers Replace 'm' with 'rn' in Microsoft(.)com to Steal Users' Login Credentials
hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 days ago
I’m kinda surprised Microsoft hasn’t bought that domain long time ago… That trick is like decades old
tankplanker@lemmy.world 2 days ago
lauha@lemmy.world 2 days ago
That would assume they care about their users
gndagreborn@lemmy.world 2 days ago
@GROK WHAT IS KERNING???
Railcar8095@lemmy.world 2 days ago
On the one hand, it can help mitigate phishing attacks that could cost millions. On the other hand, rnicrosoft would have to spend 20 pounds in something not AI related.
Surely you can see why it’s not an easy solution.
Devils advocate: it’s not their responsibly to prevent third parties impersonating them. But it would be pretty damm nice if they did.