2. Noun. The action of the verb '''to spoof'''. ¹
3. Noun. (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 to circumvent security mechanisms. ¹
4. Noun. (computing) Phishing. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Spoofing
1. spoof [v] - See also: spoof
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spoofing
Literary usage of Spoofing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Protecting Critical Information & Technology: Proceedings of the Fourth by DIANE Publishing Company (1997)
"CAPABILITY TO DETECT spoofing - The capability, including sources and methods,
... INTELLIGENCE ABOUT spoofing - The intelligence gathered about Adversary ..."
2. Firewalls and Internet Security Conference, 1996: Proceedingsedited by Peter Tippett edited by Peter Tippett (1998)
"The CERT Coordination Center has reported a dramatic increase in IP spoofing
attacks. CERT Summary CS-95:01 (July 26,1995) reports: "We have seen a surge in ..."
3. Energy Efficiency: Challenges and Trends for Electric Utilities (1993)
"A target that has been detected may still try to escape destruction by spoofing,
exploiting range or armor, or counterattacking. ..."
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