Every Second Counts - Quantifying the Negative Externalities of Cybercrime via Typosquatting

This course aims to help learners understand the negative externalities of cybercrime through typosquatting. By utilizing the novel technique of intent inference, students will be able to quantify the harm caused by typo squatting, identify typo squatting domain names, and assess the impact on users and legitimate websites. The course teaches skills such as defining metrics for harm quantification, developing methodologies for identifying typo squatting, and analyzing the effects on user experience. The teaching method involves presenting research findings and insights from the paper, "Every Second Counts: Quantifying the Negative Externalities of Cybercrime via Typosquatting," presented at the 2015 IEEE Symposium on Security & Privacy. This course is intended for individuals interested in cybersecurity, online threats, and the impact of cybercrime on internet users and legitimate websites.