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in #security7 years ago

Punycode makes it possible to register domains with foreign characters. It works by converting individual domain label to an alternative format using only ASCII characters. For example, the domain "xn--s7y.co" is equivalent to "短.co".

That basically means if you don't eliminate this threat ( which I will explain how to do below) it is very easy to be targeted. You could either be lured on a fake slack, with fake profiles, a fake online wallet (to steal your login credentials) etc.

But luckily you have me, and I can tell you how to make it impossible to fall for such an attack, all you have to do is use Firefox, enter "about:config" in your url bar, hit enter, then search for "puny" and double click the upcoming entry, so it is true, instead of false. Keep your coins safe guys : )

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