{DomainScouter}: Understanding the Risks of Deceptive {IDNs}
Cyber attackers create domain names that are visually similar to those of legitimate/popular
brands by abusing valid internationalized domain names (IDNs). In this work, we …
brands by abusing valid internationalized domain names (IDNs). In this work, we …
[PDF][PDF] A Reexamination of Internationalized Domain Names: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) are domain names containing non-ASCII
characters. Despite its installation in DNS for more than 15 years, little has been done to …
characters. Despite its installation in DNS for more than 15 years, little has been done to …
Funny accents: Exploring genuine interest in internationalized domain names
V Le Pochat, T Van Goethem, W Joosen - Passive and Active …, 2019 - Springer
Abstract International Domain Names (IDNs) were introduced to support non-ASCII
characters in domain names. In this paper, we explore IDNs that hold genuine interest, ie …
characters in domain names. In this paper, we explore IDNs that hold genuine interest, ie …
Domain names abuse and tlds: from monetization towards mitigation
Hidden behind domain names, there are lucrative (and ingenious) business models that
misuse/abuse the DNS namespace and employ a diversified form of monetization. To curb …
misuse/abuse the DNS namespace and employ a diversified form of monetization. To curb …
TL; DR hazard: a comprehensive study of levelsquatting scams
In this paper, we present a large-scale analysis about an emerging new type of domain-
name fraud, which we call levelsquatting. Unlike existing frauds that impersonate well …
name fraud, which we call levelsquatting. Unlike existing frauds that impersonate well …
Cybercrime after the sunrise: A statistical analysis of DNS abuse in new gTLDs
M Korczynski, M Wullink, S Tajalizadehkhoob… - Proceedings of the …, 2018 - dl.acm.org
To enhance competition and choice in the domain name system, ICANN introduced the new
gTLD program, which added hundreds of new gTLDs (eg. nyc,. io) to the root DNS zone …
gTLD program, which added hundreds of new gTLDs (eg. nyc,. io) to the root DNS zone …
Large scale detection of IDN domain name masquerading
Introducing Unicode characters to domain names enabled end users to register a domain
name in different languages, ie, Russian, Arabic or Chinese. This process is defined as …
name in different languages, ie, Russian, Arabic or Chinese. This process is defined as …
A review on lexical based malicious domain name detection methods
Nowadays, domain names are becoming crucial digital assets for any business. However,
the media never stopped reporting phishing and identity theft attacks held by third-party …
the media never stopped reporting phishing and identity theft attacks held by third-party …
Don't let one rotten apple spoil the whole barrel: Towards automated detection of shadowed domains
Domain names have been exploited for illicit online activities for decades. In the past,
miscreants mostly registered new domains for their attacks. However, the domains …
miscreants mostly registered new domains for their attacks. However, the domains …
Below the radar: spotting DNS tunnels in newly observed hostnames in the wild
The domain name system (DNS) is a crucial backbone of the Internet and millions of new
domains are created on a daily basis. While the vast majority of these domains are …
domains are created on a daily basis. While the vast majority of these domains are …