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.
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
Definiciones
Fake or imitative; relating to a falsified or deceptive version of something.
The company received a spoof invoice requesting immediate payment.