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Two Year Analysis: The Impact of Covid-19 on Internet Security and Safety

Nearly 500,000 COVID-related web domains registered since January 2020 were analyzed for threats to brands due to their persistent brand infringement patterns and behaviors.

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Overview

We gathered this report’s findings using our newly launched DomainSecSM platform. DomainSec delivers the industry’s first holistic approach for securing and defending brand domain ecosystems.

Report highlights:

  • COVID domain name registration trends surge with key events

  • A deep dive into Omicron domains shows redirected traffic to concerning websites

  • Suspicious and malicious domain activity on vaccine-related and health organization brands

  • Top characteristics of COVID-related domain names

  • Brand infringement findings across other online content

  • Recommendations for brand owners

  • Tips for consumers