CAPEC-630: TypoSquatting

Detailed Draft 严重程度: Medium 攻击可能性: Low

CAPEC版本: 3.9

更新日期: 2023-01-24

攻击模式描述

An adversary registers a domain name with at least one character different than a trusted domain. A TypoSquatting attack takes advantage of instances where a user mistypes a URL (e.g. www.goggle.com) or not does visually verify a URL before clicking on it (e.g. phishing attack). As a result, the user is directed to an adversary-controlled destination. TypoSquatting does not require an attack against the trusted domain or complicated reverse engineering.

执行流程

步骤 1 Explore

[Determine target website] The adversary first determines which website to impersonate, generally one that is trusted and receives a consistent amount of traffic.

技术:
  • Research popular or high traffic websites.
步骤 2 Experiment

[Impersonate trusted domain] In order to impersonate the trusted domain, the adversary needs to register the TypoSquatted URL.

技术:
  • Register the TypoSquatted domain.
步骤 3 Exploit

[Deceive user into visiting domain] Finally, the adversary needs to deceive a user into visiting the TypoSquatted domain.

技术:
  • Execute a phishing attack and send a user an e-mail convincing the user to click on a link leading the user to the TypoSquatted domain.
  • Assume that a user will incorrectly type the legitimate URL, leading the user to the TypoSquatted domain.

前提条件

  • An adversary requires knowledge of popular or high traffic domains, that could be used to deceive potential targets.

所需技能

Low Adversaries must be able to register DNS hostnames/URL’s.

后果影响

影响范围: Other

技术影响: Other

说明: Depending on the intention of the adversary, a successful TypoSquatting attack can be leveraged to execute more complex attacks such as cross-site scripting or stealing account credentials.

缓解措施

Authenticate all servers and perform redundant checks when using DNS hostnames.

Purchase potential TypoSquatted domains and forward to legitimate domain.

关键信息

CAPEC ID: CAPEC-630

抽象级别: Detailed

状态: Draft

典型严重程度: Medium

攻击可能性: Low

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