Bill Toulas over on Bleeping Computer refers to the organisation Fangxiao as a malicious for-profit group.
Fangxiao runs a massive of over 42,000 web domains that impersonate popular brands that redirect users to sites carrying adware apps, dating sites and that favourite of those browsing the web “free” giveaways. This network also generates traffic acoss the sites and creates revenue for Fangxiao from persons who purchase traffic from the group.
42,000 sites used to trap users in brand impersonation scheme (bleepingcomputer.com)
Your takeaway from this – double check that domain when you type it in and the site you get to does not look quite right. This is where anti-virus that includes web site protection is invaluable. Does the anti-virus you use in your organisation include that level or protection?
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
