DNS Hijacking vs HTTPS

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

DNS Hijacking
intermediate
risk

DNS hijacking is a cyber attack that redirects users from legitimate cryptocurrency exchange or wallet websites to fraudulent impostor sites by manipulating the Domain Name System, enabling theft of login credentials and digital assets.

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HTTPS
beginner
risk

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is the encrypted version of HTTP that secures data transmission between your browser and websites, protecting cryptocurrency credentials, transaction details, and personal information from interception during transmission.

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