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How to prevent brand impersonation: close what you can, spot the rest early

How to prevent brand impersonation: close what you can, spot the rest early

Seven steps to prevent brand impersonation: close off what you control, then spot the lookalike domains you cannot buy early and get them taken down fast.

David Batey•05/10/2026
Someone is impersonating my company by email: what to do now

Someone is impersonating my company by email: what to do now

A lookalike of your domain is emailing your customers and suppliers as you. What to do today, in order, and how to find the lookalikes nobody has used yet.

David Batey•28/09/2026
Lookalike domain monitoring: seven questions to ask before you buy

Lookalike domain monitoring: seven questions to ask before you buy

How to judge a lookalike domain monitoring tool before you buy: seven questions on coverage, timing, email-only domains, alerts and what happens after the alert.

David Batey•21/09/2026
Someone cloned my website: what to do now, and how to find the next copy first

Someone cloned my website: what to do now, and how to find the next copy first

Found a copy of your website? What to do in the first 24 hours, how to get the clone taken down, and how to find the next copy before your customers do.

David Batey•15/09/2026
DefendDomain is ISO 27001 certified, less than a year after we started

DefendDomain is ISO 27001 certified, less than a year after we started

Our external audit returned a pass with zero nonconformities, 357 days after the company was formed. What ISO 27001 is, why it matters, and how we built our ISMS from the ground up as a core part of how we run the business.

David Batey•13/09/2026
How to stop lookalike domain attacks before they hit your customers

How to stop lookalike domain attacks before they hit your customers

The FBI named dozens of fake FIFA domains weeks before the World Cup kicked off. The same lookalike-domain tactic targets any brand online. Here is how to detect and shut them down early, before they reach your customers.

David Batey•16/06/2026
The M&S £131m headline and the brand-impersonation misread

The M&S £131m headline and the brand-impersonation misread

M&S confirmed a £131m direct cyber cost and £324m in lost sales. Most leadership teams are reading the headline wrong. The brand was the weapon, not the target — and the harm lands on everyone the brand has trust with.

James Bending•01/06/2026
Cyber Security Startup of the Year 2026: what the TEISS judges saw

Cyber Security Startup of the Year 2026: what the TEISS judges saw

TEISS judges named DefendDomain Cyber Security Startup of the Year 2026. The interesting part is not the trophy. It is what a practitioner panel chose to recognise about where brand impersonation defence is heading.

James Bending•01/03/2026
The Growing Threat of Malicious Brand Misrepresentation and Misinformation Campaigns

The Growing Threat of Malicious Brand Misrepresentation and Misinformation Campaigns

Learn how brand impersonation is used to spread misinformation about your company and discover effective strategies to protect your brand's reputation and customer trust.

James Bending•08/12/2025
Competitor-Driven Brand Sabotage: The Growing Threat of Brand Impersonation

Competitor-Driven Brand Sabotage: The Growing Threat of Brand Impersonation

Explore how malicious competitors use brand impersonation to undermine rivals, and learn effective strategies to protect your business from these underhanded tactics.

James Bending•17/11/2025
The Growing Threat of TLD Impersonation

The Growing Threat of TLD Impersonation

Learn how cybercriminals use domain impersonation to deceive customers and how to protect your brand.

James Bending•03/11/2025
The Rising Threat of Domain and Brand Impersonation: A Wake-Up Call for Brand Leaders

The Rising Threat of Domain and Brand Impersonation: A Wake-Up Call for Brand Leaders

Discover why brand leaders must prioritize protection against domain impersonation to safeguard their company's reputation and customer trust in today's digital landscape.

James Bending•29/09/2025