Lookalike Domain
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仿冒域名
Lookalike Domain · N/A · 仿冒域名 · LOOK-uh-lyke DOH-mayn · cousin domain · spoofed domain · Cybersecurity · phishing · email · domainsCybersecuritycousin domain spoofed domain/LOOK-uh-lyke DOH-mayn/
Also known as: cousin domain, spoofed domain
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A lookalike domain imitates a real brand or partner domain closely enough to fool humans in email From addresses and links.
Real-World Example
finance@compamy.com (a missing “n”) used in a fake invoice email.
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