Registering a replica site with a misspelling in the trademark name that users might easily mistake for the real thing and displaying negative information about the actual company on the replica site is called ________.
A)cybersquatting
B)online identity-theft
C)typosquatting
D)phishing

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This scenario describes typosquatting - a common tactic of registering misspelled domains of popular website names to divert traffic to websites that look identical to the legitimate sites, often with the intention of tricking users into sharing personal information, installing malware or making unauthorized payments.

Registering a Replica Site with a Misspelling in the Trademark