URL
Uniform Resource Locator
A web address; manipulated in phishing and redirection attacks.
A URL is a web address that specifies a resource and how to retrieve it, and it is a frequent target of manipulation in phishing and redirection attacks. Techniques include typosquatting, homoglyph characters, and overly long or obfuscated paths that hide the true destination. Inspecting the actual host before clicking is a core user defense. The exam often pairs URL abuse with phishing and pharming, where victims are steered to malicious sites that mimic legitimate ones.
Looking URL up is step one. Getting tested on it is step two.
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