Some of the common types of brand violations and attacks include: Domain infringement – where cyber-criminals register domain names that are similar to legitimate brands in order to trick customers into visiting fraudulent websites.     Social media impersonation – where cyber-criminals create fake social media profiles that mimic legitimate brands in order to scam customers or damage the brand’s reputation. Counterfeiting – criminals create and distribute counterfeit goods that infringe on a brand’s trademark, causing reputational and financial damage. Malware attacks – hackers use malware to compromise a brand’s website or other digital assets, steal sensitive information, or launch further attacks. Brandjacking – where cybercriminals hijack a brand’s social media accounts or other online properties in order to spread false information or promote their own products. Supply chain attacks – where cybercriminals target a brand’s suppliers or vendors in order to gain access to their systems and steal sensitive information.