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CAPEC-543

Counterfeit Websites

Adversary creates duplicates of legitimate websites. When users visit a counterfeit site, the site can gather information or upload malware.

Abstraction

Detailed

Typical severity

High

Likelihood of attack

Medium

Understand the attack

What is this attack pattern?

Adversary creates duplicates of legitimate websites. When users visit a counterfeit site, the site can gather information or upload malware.

Requirements

What does the attack require?

Prerequisites

  • None

Skills required

Not stated in the MITRE record.

Resources required

Not stated in the MITRE record.