Dropcatch Scavengers: Expired Malicious Domains Become Cash Cows

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Dropcatch actors inherit traffic from compromised websites by acquiring expired malicious domains and redirecting victims to scams and malware. Infoblox Threat Intel

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Part 3 of 3 Executive Summary Purchasing expired domains from legitimate companies is a well-known threat actor trick. By acquiring these domains, a practice called dropcatch, they gain the […] The post Dropcatch Scavengers: Expired Malicious Domains Become Cash Cows appeared first on Infoblox Blog .

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Dropcatch Scavengers: Expired Malicious Domains Become Cash Cows