Typosquatting
Typosquatting (also called URL hijacking) registers domains that are slight misspellings of legitimate websites to capture traffic from users who make typing errors. These domains are often used for phishing, malware distribution, or ad fraud.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Typosquatting?
Typosquatting (also called URL hijacking) registers domains that are slight misspellings of legitimate websites to capture traffic from users who make typing errors. These domains are often used for phishing, malware distribution, or ad fraud.
How is Typosquatting related to Phishing?
Typosquatting and Phishing are both key concepts in threat intelligence. Phishing is a social engineering attack that tricks users into revealing credentials, clicking malicious links, or downloading malware — typically via email. Spear phishing targets specific individuals; smishing uses SMS; vishing uses voice calls.