Pronunciation: /spuːfɪŋ/
noun a technique used to deceive computer systems or users by falsifying information or identity
A1 I heard about spoofing in a movie.
A2 Email spoofing is a common tactic used by scammers.
B1 Spoofing can be used to trick people into giving away personal information.
B2 Cybersecurity experts are constantly working to prevent spoofing attacks.
C1 Sophisticated spoofing techniques can be difficult to detect.
C2 Companies invest heavily in anti-spoofing measures to protect their data.
verb to deceive or trick using spoofing techniques
A1 I heard that some scammers are spoofing phone numbers to trick people.
A2 She fell for a spoofing email that claimed she won a free vacation.
B1 The company's website was hacked through spoofing techniques.
B2 Cybersecurity experts are constantly working to prevent spoofing attacks.
C1 Spoofing can have serious consequences for businesses if not properly addressed.
C2 Advanced encryption methods are used to protect against spoofing in high-security networks.
formal Spoofing is a form of cyber attack where a malicious actor impersonates a legitimate entity.
informal I heard there was some spoofing going on with fake emails pretending to be from the bank.
slang Don't fall for that spoofing scam, it's just someone trying to trick you.
figurative His ability to mimic voices is like a form of verbal spoofing, fooling everyone around him.
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