" Typosquatting, also known as URL hijacking, is a form of cybersquatting where attackers register domain names that are intentionally similar to legitimate ones, often differing by a single character or a common typographical error. For example, an attacker might register ' wwww.company.com ' to mimic ' www.company.com, ' tricking users who mistype the URL into visiting a malicious site. This attack exploits human error and can be used to steal credentials, distribute malware, or impersonate the legitimate entity. "
[Reference:CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Study Guide, Domain 1.0: General Security Concepts, Section: "Social Engineering Attacks and Threats" (Typosquatting is typically covered under threats related to domain misuse)., Explanation:In this scenario, the attackers registered "wwww.company.com," which is a subtle variation of "www.company.com," relying on users mistyping or not noticing the extra "w." This fits the definition of typosquatting perfectly. Brand impersonation (B) is related but broader and doesn’t specifically tie to typographical errors. On-path (C) involves intercepting communication, and watering-hole (D) targets users via compromised legitimate sites—neither applies here., , , , , , , , , , ]
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