spoofing

noun — 3 senses

spoofing

noun

US [ˈspu̟fɪ̃ŋ] · /ˈspuːfɪŋ/

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Falsifying one's identity or other identifying information (e.g. location) by technical means to deceive or gain access.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A method of attacking a computer program, in which the program is modified so as to appear to be working normally when in reality it has been modified with the purpose of circumventing security mechanisms.

3

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Phishing.

Derived terms
antispoofing, pseudospoofing

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