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# Search resource

### Searching by keyword

Returns all domains occurences of a given keyword.

### Request

<mark style="color:yellow;">POST</mark> `https://ismalicious.com/api/search?keywords=adidas`

Try this endpoint in your [**browser** ](https://api.ismalicious.com/search?keywords=adidas)🔗

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Request" %}
Query Parameters

| Parameter    | Type   | Description             |
| ------------ | ------ | ----------------------- |
| `keywords`   | string | The word to search for. |
| {% endtab %} |        |                         |

{% tab title="Response" %}

#### Response

```json
{
  "keywords": "adidas",
  "hits": [
    "adidasyeezy.000webhostapp.com",
    "adidas-predator.fr",
    "tennis1.adidas3.tech",
    "adidasyeeyzpolska.com",
    "adidastore.xyz",
    "itadidas.buzz"
  ]
}
```

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### Description

The feature enables users to find domain names similar to their own, which could be used maliciously to impersonate their brand or conduct phishing attacks. By identifying these similar domains, brands can take steps to protect their reputation and customers.

#### Why is this useful?

* **Brand Protection**: Prevents brand impersonation and reduces the risk of phishing attacks.
* **Customer Safety**: Ensures customers interact only with legitimate domains.
* **Proactive Defense**: Allows for early detection and action against potential threats.
* **Market Awareness**: Keeps brands informed about potential misuse of their name.

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