Spoofing: meaning, definitions and examples
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spoofing
[ หspuหfษชล ]
cybersecurity attack
Spoofing is a malicious act where a person or program successfully identifies as another by falsifying data to gain an illegitimate advantage. This technique is commonly used in various forms of cyber attacks, such as email spoofing or IP address spoofing, where the attacker disguises their identity to mislead recipients or networks.
Synonyms
deception, forgery, impersonation
Examples of usage
- Email spoofing can be used to trick users into revealing personal information.
- IP address spoofing can help attackers hide their true location.
- Spoofing attacks can lead to significant data breaches and financial loss.
- Phishing attempts often involve some form of spoofing.
Translations
Translations of the word "spoofing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น spoofing
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅเคซเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Spoofing
๐ฎ๐ฉ spoofing
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟัััะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ spoofing
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใผใใฃใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท spoofing
๐ช๐ธ spoofing
๐น๐ท spoofing
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํธํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชูุงุนุจ
๐จ๐ฟ spoofing
๐ธ๐ฐ spoofing
๐จ๐ณ ๆฌบ้ช
๐ธ๐ฎ spoofing
๐ฎ๐ธ spoofing
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฟััะธะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฃแคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ spoofing
๐ฒ๐ฝ spoofing
Etymology
The term 'spoof' originated in the 19th century, believed to derive from a game called 'Spoof' played during the Christmas season, where participants would trick one another. Initially, it meant to deceive or impersonate in a playful or humorous manner. As technology evolved, particularly with the rise of the internet in the late 20th century, the concept of spoofing transitioned into the realm of computer security and networking. Today, it encompasses a range of deceptive practices in digital communication, especially in cybersecurity contexts, where it signifies more serious acts of identity theft and deceit. The word has been entrenched in tech jargon ever since, with countless variations emerging to explain the different methods of spoofing employed by cybercriminals.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,391 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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