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Glossary Term Spoofing

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What is Spoofing?

Spoofing is a cybersecurity attack where a malicious actor impersonates a legitimate user or system to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or resources.

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Understanding Spoofing

Spoofing is a cybersecurity attack where an attacker pretends to be someone else by falsifying data such as email headers, IP addresses, or MAC addresses. This deception enables the attacker to gain unauthorized access to systems, steal data, or spread malware without users detecting the malicious intent.

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