Bait and Switch
From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy
Bait and Switch
Short Description: Dark Pattern tactic to misdirect a user from their intended action or goal toward performing an unintended action.
CAT ID: CAT-2022-005
Layer: 8
Operational Scale: Tactical
Level of Maturity: Well-Established
Category: TTP
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Detailed Description: Dark Pattern tactic to misdirect a user from their intended action or goal toward doing something unintended.
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