Domain-based phishing attacks account for 73% of all attacks, according to MarkMonitor. This is a 38% increase from 2004.


Domain-based phishing attacks account for 73% of all attacks, according to MarkMonitor. This is a 38% increase from 2004.

Additional key findings include:

– 36% rely on domain name for website legitimacy.

– Another factor is website content.

– Participants were less suspicious of recognizable domain names compared to numerical IP addresses.

MarkMonitor is a provider of online corporate identity protection services. Platforms provided by MarkMonitor include Brand and Fraud Protection and Early Warning System.

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