Author/Source: Brian Krebs See the full link here
Takeaway
This article explains how website addresses that are “parked” are now mostly being used to send people to harmful sites. You will learn how cybercriminals are using these placeholder websites to trick people into downloading viruses or falling for scams.
Technical Subject Understandability
Beginner
Analogy/Comparison
Imagine an empty lot where a building used to be. Instead of just an empty space, criminals are putting up fake signs there that send people walking by into dangerous alleys.
Why It Matters
This matters because if you accidentally type in a wrong website address, you might land on one of these dangerous “parked” sites. The article explains that nine out of ten parked domains are now sending visitors to bad sites, which means you could get a computer virus or fall for a scam without even knowing it.
Related Terms
Parked domains, Malware, Phishing. Jargon Conversion: Parked domains are website addresses that have been registered but don’t have an active website on them, acting like placeholder pages. Malware is harmful software designed to damage or take control of your computer. Phishing is when criminals try to trick you into giving them your personal information, like passwords, by pretending to be a trustworthy source.
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