WDH-099 Websites, Domains & Internet Infrastructure
Does branding, a logo or a company name prove who operates the website?¶
No. Branding can be copied, misused or displayed by a reseller, franchisee, contractor, marketplace seller or compromised site.
Evidence and decisions to consider¶
- verified organisational channels;
- domain and account records;
- contact and payment details;
- provider records;
- communications showing authorisation;
- evidence of control or endorsement.
Keep the conclusion precise¶
Separate what the website displayed from who controlled the relevant account, infrastructure, payment flow or decision. Test shared access, delegation, false details, compromise, remote administration and changes over time.
Key takeaway
Branding shows what the website claimed to be, not who operated it.