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Most parked domains now push scams and malware​

Why mistyped web addresses have quietly become one of today’s biggest online threats​

By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Fox News / December 26, 2025 1:30pm EST
Typing a web address directly into your browser feels harmless. In fact, it feels normal. But new research shows that a simple habit is now one of the riskiest things you can do online. A recent study from cybersecurity firm Infoblox reveals a troubling shift.
Most parked domains now redirect visitors to scams, malware or fake security warnings. In many cases, this happens instantly. You do not have to click anything. That means a single typo can expose your device.

Most parked domains now push scams and malware

Cybersecurity firm Infoblox reveals that over 90 percent of parked domains now redirect visitors to scams and malware, making simple typos extremely dangerous.

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SO, may make more sense to make it a habit to copy-&-paste URLs.

One example offered as anecdote on the Internet:
whitehouse.gov
was a connection to an Internet presence from our executive branch of U.S. federal government. BUT
whitehouse.com
was according to rumor a porn site. A surprise to many a high school student?

 

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One example offered as anecdote on the Internet:
whitehouse.gov
was a connection to an Internet presence from our executive branch of U.S. federal government. BUT
whitehouse.com
was according to rumor a porn site. A surprise to many a high school student?

And how many high school students are going to complain about that? After all, if their parents check their browser history that looks completely innocuous.