Definition
Typosquatting is a social engineering attack that registers domain names similar to popular websites, exploiting common typing errors to redirect users to malicious sites for phishing, malware distribution, or ad fraud.
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Phishing
Phishing is a social engineering attack where cybercriminals send fraudulent communications, typically emails, that appear to come from a trusted source. The goal is to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information, clicking malicious links, or downloading malware.
Domain Spoofing
Domain Spoofing is a technique where attackers forge or impersonate a legitimate domain name in emails or websites to deceive users into believing they are interacting with a trusted entity.
Social Engineering
Social engineering is a manipulation technique that exploits human psychology to trick people into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information. It is the human element of cybersecurity attacks and often serves as the initial vector for more complex attacks.
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