Author/Source: Brian Krebs See the full link here
Takeaway
This article explains that many website names that are “parked” or not actively used are now being used by criminals to spread harmful software. You’ll learn why these sites are dangerous and why you need to be careful when browsing the internet.
Technical Subject Understandability
Beginner
Analogy/Comparison
Think of a parked domain like an empty plot of land you own but haven’t built anything on yet. Now, imagine criminals are using many of these empty plots to hide dangerous traps for people who might wander onto them.
Why It Matters
Visiting these parked domains can lead to your computer getting infected with malware. For instance, the article states that clicking a bad link can cause “malware to load on your computer,” which could then steal your information or damage your system without you even knowing.
Related Terms
Parked domain, Malware. Jargon Conversion: A parked domain is a website name that someone owns but isn’t actively using for a real website yet. Malware is harmful software designed to damage or take control of your computer.
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