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Insights and updates on cybersecurity and domain protection.

The M&S £131m headline and the brand-impersonation misread

The M&S £131m headline and the brand-impersonation misread

M&S confirmed a £131m direct cyber cost and £324m in lost sales. Most leadership teams are reading the headline wrong. The brand was the weapon, not the target — and the harm lands on everyone the brand has trust with.

James Bending01/06/2026
Cyber Security Startup of the Year 2026: what the TEISS judges saw

Cyber Security Startup of the Year 2026: what the TEISS judges saw

TEISS judges named DefendDomain Cyber Security Startup of the Year 2026. The interesting part is not the trophy. It is what a practitioner panel chose to recognise about where brand impersonation defence is heading.

James Bending01/03/2026
The Growing Threat of Malicious Brand Misrepresentation and Misinformation Campaigns

The Growing Threat of Malicious Brand Misrepresentation and Misinformation Campaigns

Learn how brand impersonation is used to spread misinformation about your company and discover effective strategies to protect your brand's reputation and customer trust.

James Bending08/12/2025
Competitor-Driven Brand Sabotage: The Growing Threat of Brand Impersonation

Competitor-Driven Brand Sabotage: The Growing Threat of Brand Impersonation

Explore how malicious competitors use brand impersonation to undermine rivals, and learn effective strategies to protect your business from these underhanded tactics.

James Bending17/11/2025
The Growing Threat of TLD Impersonation

The Growing Threat of TLD Impersonation

Learn how cybercriminals use domain impersonation to deceive customers and how to protect your brand.

James Bending03/11/2025
The Rising Threat of Domain and Brand Impersonation: A Wake-Up Call for Brand Leaders

The Rising Threat of Domain and Brand Impersonation: A Wake-Up Call for Brand Leaders

Discover why brand leaders must prioritize protection against domain impersonation to safeguard their company's reputation and customer trust in today's digital landscape.

James Bending29/09/2025