What is the most common goal of search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning?

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45. What is the most common goal of search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning?

  • to increase web traffic to malicious sites
  • to build a botnet of zombies
  • to trick someone into installing malware or divulging personal information
  • to overwhelm a network device with maliciously formed packets

Explanation: A malicious user could create a SEO so that a malicious website appears higher in search results. The malicious website commonly contains malware or is used to obtain information via social engineering techniques.

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