Jericho's Cybersecurity Glossary | URL Interpretation

Definition:

URL interpretation involves understanding how URLs are structured and how attackers can manipulate them in phishing attacks to trick users into visiting malicious websites.

Use Cases:

• Used by attackers to create fake URLs that mimic legitimate ones, tricking users into entering sensitive information on malicious sites.
• Employed in phishing campaigns where URLs are crafted to look similar to trusted domains.
  
  

Related Terms:

• Phishing
• URL Spoofing
• Man-in-the-Middle Attack
• DNS Spoofing
  
  

Questions and Answers:

• How do attackers manipulate URLs in phishing attacks?
  Attackers create URLs that closely resemble legitimate domains, often by using similar-looking characters or adding slight variations to trick users into believing the URL is authentic.
  
  
• What are the signs of a suspicious URL?
  Signs include unfamiliar domains, extra characters, or slight misspellings of known websites. Hovering over the link to see the full URL before clicking is a good practice.
  
  
• How can users protect themselves from URL spoofing?
  Users should carefully inspect URLs, avoid clicking on suspicious links, and use browser extensions or security tools that warn of malicious websites.