spoofing

UK
/ˈspuːfɪŋ/
US
/ˈspufɪŋ/
spoofingnoun
Translations
Spoofing is a type of cyber attack where a person or program successfully masquerades as another by falsifying data.
Подделка — это вид кибератаки, при которой человек или программа успешно выдают себя за другого, подделывая данные.
The company fell victim to spoofing, resulting in significant financial losses.
Компания стала жертвой обмана, что привело к значительным финансовым потерям.
Additional translations
Definitions
The act of deceiving or tricking someone by pretending to be someone else, often used in the context of cyber security where a person or program masquerades as another by falsifying data.
The company implemented new security measures to prevent email spoofing attacks.
A prohibited trading practice in which a trader places orders with the intent to cancel them before execution so as to manipulate market prices.
Regulators fined the firm millions for engaging in spoofing during futures trading.
spoofingadjective
UK
/ˈspuːfɪŋ/
US
/ˈspuːfɪŋ/
Used attributively as in "spoofing attack", "spoofing protection".
Definitions
Relating to or involving the falsification of identity or data in order to deceive.
The company deployed spoofing filters to block malicious emails.
spoofverb

spoofing

Gerund

spoofed
Past Simple
spoofed
Past Participle
spoofing
Gerund
UK
/spuːf/
US
/spuf/
Translations
They love to spoof their friends with elaborate pranks.
Они любят разыгрывать своих друзей сложными розыгрышами.
He tried to spoof the email address to gain access.
Он попытался подделывать адрес электронной почты, чтобы получить доступ.
Definitions
To imitate or mimic someone or something in a humorous or satirical way.
The comedian spoofed the president's speech, making the audience laugh.
To trick or deceive someone by presenting false information or a false identity.
Hackers often spoof email addresses to gain access to sensitive information.
spoofnoun
Definitions
A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect.
The movie was a spoof of classic horror films, filled with exaggerated characters and ridiculous plot twists.
A deception, hoax, or trick, especially one involving the falsification of identity or information.
The email turned out to be a spoof, crafted to steal users' passwords.
spoofadjective
Definitions
Fake or imitative; relating to a falsified or deceptive version of something.
The company received a spoof invoice requesting immediate payment.