Privacy Empty web pages are a security risk, Kaspersky warns August 3, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) Tech Radar reports that registered websites that have not yet been developed are increasingly being used by threat actors to harvest private data from unsuspecting victims. Kaspersky's warning focuses on parked domains, which are registered web addresses that currently lack a developed website. These seemingly harmless blank pages or "Coming Soon" placeholders can silently collect a visitor's IP address, approximate location, User-Agent string, and cookie identifiers. Threat actors further build browser fingerprints, which are unique identifiers derived from a device's hardware and software combination, and feed this data into advertising networks to create targeted profiles without user consent. This fingerprinting method is difficult to evade, even with private browsing. Beyond data harvesting, these domains can redirect visitors to fraudulent platforms, adult content sites, or online casinos. Typosquatting, where a slightly misspelled domain mimics a well-known brand, poses a significant risk, potentially leading users to phishing pages or triggering drive-by downloads. Research indicates that over 90% of parked domains now serve malicious content. Kaspersky recommends avoiding suspicious links, clearing cache and cookies after accidental visits, and using web tracking blocking software to mitigate these risks. Source: Tech Radar SC Staff Related Privacy Australian privacy watchdog clarifies rules on facial recognition in retail SC Staff July 30, 2026 The OAIC's updated guidance clarifies exceptions to consent obligations for Australian Privacy Principle (APP) entities considering facial recognition in retail settings. Privacy FTC sues Hims & Hers for alleged deceptive privacy practices and data sharing SC Staff July 30, 2026 The lawsuit alleges that Hims & Hers placed pixel-sized trackers from Meta, Snap, Microsoft, Pinterest, Reddit and X on its website. Active Directory Identity Governance Framework Optimization: Diagnosing Decay and Rebuilding SC Media Editorial Intelligence, reviewed by Christopher Ashby July 30, 2026 Certification rubber-stamping is the most common form of governance decay. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Authenticity Basic Authentication Biometrics Certificate-Based Authentication Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) Digest Authentication Digital Certificate Discretionary Access Control (DAC) Geolocation Inference Attack You can skip this ad in 5 seconds