Domain Name Abuse

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noun a form of cybersquatting that involves registering a domain name similar to a popular website in order to attract traffic and potentially profit from the user's mistakes in typing the URL

  • Typosquatting is a form of cybersquatting where someone registers a domain name similar to a popular website in order to deceive visitors.
  • I always double-check the website address to make sure I'm not falling for any typosquatting tricks.
  • Watch out for those sneaky typosquatters trying to trick you with fake websites.
  • Typosquatting is like setting up a lemonade stand right next to a popular juice bar to steal customers.