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What is spoofing?

Pretending to be a trusted entity by falsifying data.

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  1. Backing up to the cloud
  2. Pretending to be a trusted entity by falsifying data ✔
  3. Sending a package by drone

Why: Spoofing fakes an address or identity so an attacker looks like someone you trust.

Huh, didn't know that: Spoofing fakes an address or identity so an attacker looks like someone you trust.

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References

Answer: Pretending to be a trusted entity by falsifying data. Spoofing fakes an address or identity so an attacker looks like someone you trust.

  1. Computer security en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_security
    Spoofing is an act of pretending to be a valid entity through the falsification of data
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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