Browser warnings for phishing sites can miss a brand new fake site because blocklists are:
AReactive
BPrinted yearly
CAlways empty
DOffline only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Reactive
Blocklists are reactive, so there is a gap between a site going live and being added to the list.
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