Tech Teacher

Author/Source: Brian Krebs See the full link here

Takeaway

This article explains that most website addresses that aren’t actively used are now being used by criminals to spread bad software or scams. You’ll learn how these “parked” websites trick people and why it’s important to be careful online.

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Technical Subject Understandability

Intermediate

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Analogy/Comparison

Clicking on a link to a parked domain can be like finding an abandoned lot that looks empty, but when you step onto it, there are hidden traps.

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Why It Matters

It’s important because clicking on one of these parked domains can lead to your computer getting infected with harmful software or your personal information being stolen. For example, the article mentions that criminals use these sites for tech support scams, where they pretend to be from a major company and try to get your money or access to your computer.

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Related Terms

Parked domains, malicious content, malware, phishing, domain registrars. Jargon Conversion: Parked domains are website addresses that have been bought but aren’t being used for a real website yet. Malicious content is bad stuff like harmful programs or tricks designed to scam you. Malware is bad software designed to harm your computer or steal your information. Phishing is when criminals try to trick you into giving them your personal information, like passwords, by pretending to be a trusted company. Domain registrars are companies that sell and manage website addresses.