Typosquatting is a deceptive cyberattack method where malicious actors register domain names that are slight misspellings or variations of legitimate, popular websites. The purpose is to trick users who mistype a URL into visiting the fraudulent site, where they may be exposed to malware, phishing attempts, or data theft. This tactic is frequently used to target cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet services.
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Typosquatting remains a pervasive threat in the digital asset sector, with attackers continuously registering deceptive domains to exploit user vigilance. Cybersecurity advisories regularly warn users to double-check URLs and use bookmarks for frequently visited crypto platforms. The ongoing battle against typosquatting requires constant monitoring and user education to prevent access to malicious sites.
State-sponsored actors are leveraging npm typosquatting and social engineering to deploy the OtterCookie malware, compromising the Web3 development supply chain.
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