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Life & fun · January 18, 2020

How good are you at spotting lookalike domains?

Test your ability at spotting potential lookalike domains in real-time.

How good are you at spotting lookalike domains? launched on January 18, 2020 with 18 votes, #745 of 3,486 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

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In plain words

This is an interactive quiz that tests users' ability to identify lookalike domains designed to deceive. Players are presented with pairs of web addresses and must determine which ones are legitimate and which are fraudulent imitations. The quiz helps people develop skills in spotting subtle differences in domain names, which is useful for avoiding phishing scams and malicious websites. It's designed for anyone wanting to improve their online security awareness through a game-based learning approach.

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From the sources

This app is designed to test your ability to quickly spot potential lookalike domains, which may be used in typosquatting or phishing attacks. A selection of well-known websites will be shown, with a random permutation applied to each one. Glance at the domain, then click either 'Real' or 'Lookalike'. Read more... Please note that all website/brand names are used purely for educational and training purposes. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All permuted website names are fictional, and any similarity to other legitimate businesses is purely coincidental. Website names used are based on the top websites worldwide, in the United Kingdom and in the United States.…from jamieweb.net

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