Real Vs Fake:

Fake Website Examples (Banking, Retail, and Government):

1. www.banksecure-login-verify.com
2. www.targ3t-deals.shop
3. www.nasa-govt-verify.net
   Real Website Examples (Banking, Retail, and Government):
4. www.langleyfcu.org
5. www.target.com
6. www.nasa.gov
   Real Vs Fake Comparison:
   URLs:
   -Fake websites usually have misleading domain names that imitate real websites. All three of my fake
   websites from above can be shown as examples. The fake banking website adds extra words like
   “secure-login-verify” to create a false sense of security. The fake Target website replaces letters with
   numbers like “3” instead of “e,” and the fake NASA website adds “-govt-verify” instead of using an
   official .gov domain.
   -Real websites are straightforward and recognizable like www.target.com and www.nasa.gov. They use
   trusted domains like .com, .org, or .gov.
   Content and Design:
   -Fake websites usually are poorly designed, have low quality images, and use poor grammar/spelling.
   Cyber offenders try to build quick, convincing copies of legitimate websites but usually look past the
   design quality and content accuracy. The fake banking website may have a login page that looks
   legitimate but has broken links or unfit formatting.
   -Real websites maintain professional looking designs, high quality images, and no misspellings or poor
   grammar. Valid sites like Langley Federal Credit Union, Target, and NASA prioritize user experience and
   consistency.
   Security Indicators:
   -Fake websites typically lack HTTPS security or have a certificate error. Users may receive security
   warnings upon visiting. Cyber offenders may also try to imitate HTTPS security by displaying fake
   padlock icons within the website design itself.
   -Real websites use HTTPS encryption to ensure secure connections. Reputable banks, retailers, and
   government sites always display a padlock icon in the address bar.
   Pop-ups and Requests for Personal Information:
   -Fake websites aggressively push pop-ups requesting personal details, passwords, or credit card
   information. Cyber offenders create a sense of urgency to manipulate users into providing sensitive
   information. The fake Target deals website may ask for personal information to claim a “free prize.”
   -Real websites never demand sensitive information through pop-ups. Secure platforms like Target and
   Langley Federal Credit Union use verified forms for transactions.