Can you spot three fake websites and compare the three fake websites to three real websites, plus showcase what makes the fake websites fake?
Fake: http://allaboutexplorers.com
Real: https://www.allaboutexplorers.com
The fake site is not authenticated beginning with http:// illegitimate sites usually do not have security certification.
Fake: https://www.waImart.com
Real: https://www.walmart.com
The website do not have the correct spelling as the fake version uses a capital “i” instead of a lower case “l”. Most times websites have misspelled words that look like the real version so if users aren’t careful they could fall victim to the fake site.
Fake: https://www.netflix.net
Real: https://www.netflix.com
Cyber criminals will sometimes fake a website name to try to trick users which is known as domain spoofing. If a user is not paying attention they could become a victim of this.
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