pharming

An attack that sends users to a fake website even when they type the correct domain name (glossary)domain name A readable internet name made of labels separated by dots. Full definition of domain name, by tampering with DNS (glossary)DNS Domain Name System The internet's directory that links domain names to computer addresses. Full definition of DNS answers or device settings. It is one of the forms of DNS abuse (glossary)DNS abuse Harmful use of domains, defined in ICANN contracts as five specific threats. Full definition of DNS abuse covered by gTLD (glossary)gTLD generic top-level domain A top-level domain not tied to a country, run under ICANN contracts. Full definition of gTLD contracts.