CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 530

A user needs to complete training at https://comptiatraining.com. After manually entering the URL, the user sees that the accessed website is noticeably different from the standard company website. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the difference?

Answer options

• A. Cross-site scripting
• B. Pretexting
• C. Typosquatting
• D. Vishing

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as typosquatting involves creating a fake website that resembles a legitimate one, often by slightly altering the URL, leading users to a different site. The other options do not fit this scenario: cross-site scripting refers to a type of attack on a website, pretexting involves deception for information, and vishing is voice phishing, unrelated to web access.