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SY0-701 · Question #1012
Attackers created a new domain name that looks similar to a popular file-sharing website. Which of the following threat vectors is being used?
The correct answer is D. Typosquatting. Typosquatting involves registering domain names that are visually or typographically similar to legitimate sites to trick users into visiting the malicious site, matching the scenario described.
Submitted by manish99· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
Question
Attackers created a new domain name that looks similar to a popular file-sharing website. Which of the following threat vectors is being used?
Options
- AWatering-hole attack
- BBrand impersonation
- CPhishing
- DTyposquatting
How the community answered
(41 responses)- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D95% (39)
Explanation
Typosquatting involves registering domain names that are visually or typographically similar to legitimate sites to trick users into visiting the malicious site, matching the scenario described.
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