How do Malicious Websites Work?
- Drive-by downloads: Automatically downloading malware onto a visitor’s device without their knowledge or consent, often by exploiting unpatched software vulnerabilities.
- Phishing: Deceiving users into providing sensitive information such as login credentials, credit card numbers, or personal details.
- Malvertising: Serving malicious advertisements that, when clicked, redirect users to websites hosting malware or phishing pages.
- Social engineering: Manipulating users into performing actions that compromise their security, such as downloading and installing malware disguised as legitimate software.
- Cross-site scripting (XSS): Injecting malicious scripts into web pages to steal cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information from users.
What Are Malicious Websites?
A malicious website is a site that has been created with the intent to harm users, compromise their security, or deceive them for malicious purposes. This can include websites designed to distribute malware, steal personal information, engage in phishing attacks, or promote scams and fraudulent activities.
Contact Us