<ul><li>Phantom domains” make it possible for malicious actors to exploit users’ trust in familiar websites.</li><li>Phantom domains are active links to dot-com domains that have never been registered.</li><li>Phantom domains emerge in two common types of mistakes – errors and placeholders.</li><li>Errors occur when web developers or administrators make mistakes, such as misspelling the intended domain destination.</li><li>Developers may also use placeholder domains for links.</li><li>The web currently contains links to more than 572,000 phantom domains.</li><li>Compromised phantom domains become potential attack vectors when purchased by malicious actors.</li><li>When it comes to action, companies need to ensure they’re actively scanning their web pages for links that don’t lead anywhere.</li><li>The secret to eliminating weakest links is recognizing that they’re human rather than digital.</li><li>Companies can reduce the risk of hijacked hyperlink hacks by training staff to double-check domains before they click through.</li></ul>

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