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A candidate attempts to go to but accidentally visits http://comptiia.org. The malicious website looks exactly like the legitimate website. Which of the following best describes this type of attack?

A.
Reconnaissance
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A.
Reconnaissance
B.
Impersonation
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B.
Impersonation
C.
Typosquatting
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C.
Typosquatting
D.
Watering-hole
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D.
Watering-hole
Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

Typosquatting is a type of cyberattack that involves registering domains with deliberately misspelled names of well-known websites. The attackers do this to lure unsuspecting visitors to alternative websites, typically for malicious purposes. Visitors may end up at these alternative websites by inadvertently mistyping the name of popular websites into their web browser or by being lured by a phishing scam. The attackers may emulate the look and feel of the legitimate websites and trick users into entering sensitive information or downloading malware.

Reference: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security#examdetails https://www.comptia.org/content/guides/comptia-security-sy0-601-exam-objectives https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/what-is-typosquatting

asked 02/10/2024
Lee Greenshields
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