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Glossary Term Spoofing Attack

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What is Spoofing Attack?

Spoofing Attack is a cyber attack where a malicious actor impersonates a trusted entity by falsifying data to gain unauthorized access to systems or steal sensitive information.

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Understanding Spoofing Attack

Spoofing Attack: A type of cyber attack where a malicious actor impersonates a legitimate user, device, or system to deceive individuals, gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, or bypass security measures. Spoofing attacks can involve various techniques such as IP spoofing, email spoofing, website spoofing, or ARP spoofing, and are commonly used in phishing schemes, man-in-the-middle attacks, and other fraudulent activities.

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