Typosquatting, also known as URL hijacking, is a form of cybersquatting where attackers register domain names that are intentionally similar to legitimate ones, often differing by a single character or a common typographical error. For example, an attacker might register 'wwww.company.com' to mimic 'www.company.com,' tricking users who mistype the URL into visiting a malicious site.
This attack exploits human error and can be used to steal credentials, distribute malware, or impersonate the legitimate entity.