Spoofing
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈspuːfɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Spoofing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of spoof.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of spoof.
More Meanings
- (computing) Falsifying one's identity or other identifying information (e.g. location) by technical means to deceive or gain access.
- (computing) Phishing.
- (computing) 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.
Word Forms
- spoofings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include parody, sendup, travesty, pasquinade, lampoon, mockery.
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