Phishing schemes may use a technique called ____, which is setting up spoofed Web sites with URLs slightly different from legitimate sites .
A) typosquatting
B) spamming
C) decrypting
D) encoding

Question

Phishing schemes may use a technique called  ____, which is setting up spoofed Web sites with URLs slightly different from legitimate sites .
A) typosquatting
B) spamming
C) decrypting
D) encoding

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Typosquatting involves setting up fake websites with URLs that are very similar to legitimate sites in order to trick users into entering their login credentials or other personal information. This is a common technique used in phishing schemes. Spamming refers to sending unsolicited emails or messages. Decrypting and encoding are not directly related to phishing or typosquatting.

Phishing Schemes May Use a Technique Called ____, Which Is