If an attacker purchases and uses a URL that is similar in spelling and looks like a well-known website in order for the attacke

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pickupchik [31]

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If an attacker purchases and uses a URL that is similar in spelling and looks like a well-known website in order for the attacke

r to gain Web traffic to generate income, what type of attack are they using?

Computers and Technology

1 answer:

Mice21 [21] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-08T22:56:00+03:00

Answer:

URL hijacking

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that in this scenario they seem to be using an attack known as URL hijacking. This attack, also known as "typosquatting", is when someone takes advantage of individual's typos when searching for popular sites, in order to get them to go to their site which generates them money the more traffic they get.