Phishing is a form of fraud used to deceive users and obtain their usernames or passwords for
particular websites or compromise their bank card details.
The continued operation of phishing websites inevitably causes financial and reputational losses,
as well as other consequences that may adversely affect a company’s business processes.
However, protecting intellectual property without professional assistance can be difficult.
Detecting and blocking a phishing website requires specialist expertise, appropriate legal
knowledge and dedicated software capable of identifying and shutting down illegal websites
promptly.
Signs of a Phishing Website- An incorrect domain name that closely resembles the original
- A design copied from the legitimate website
- Unusually large discounts of 60% to 70%
- A countdown timer stating that a promotion will end within a few hour
- No SSL certificate
- A recently registered domain name
- Incorrect or suspicious company details
- A request for advance payment by transfer to a bank card
To avoid becoming a victim of fraud, users should not follow suspicious links received by email,
through social media or in messaging applications.
How to Shut Down a Fraudulent WebsiteA package of pre-litigation measures for blocking phishing resources makes it possible to
identify and stop infringements promptly. This normally involves sending legally substantiated
notices and complaints to the website owner, information intermediaries, search engines and
social media administrators.
Throughout this process, the rights holder’s interests must be presented and defended in a legally
accurate and persuasive manner.
To combat fraudsters and block illegal websites promptly, rights holders need to implement a
comprehensive set of measures for protecting their intellectual property.
The Gorodissky IP Security Approach