Hidden Costs

From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy

Hidden Costs

Short Description: Dark Pattern tactic that adds costs that are not readily apparent to the consumer.

CAT ID: CAT-2022-012

Layer: 8

Operational Scale: Tactical

Level of Maturity: Observed in the Wild

Category: TTP

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Detailed Description: Dark Pattern tactic that adds costs that are not readily apparent to the consumer when initially engaging in the purchase.

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