Spoofing
Spoofing: Faking the sending address of a transmission to gain illegal entry into a secure system.
Definition
Faking the sending address of a transmission to gain illegal entry into a secure system.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A fraudulent or malicious practice in which communication is sent from an unknown source disguised as a source known to the receiver. A generic name for a computerized system that is capable of gathering and processing data and applying operational controls over long distances.
- Definition 3
Involves— 1) the ability to receive a message by masquerading as the legitimate receiving destination, or 2) masquerading as the sending machine and sending a message to a destination. SOURCE: FIPS 191 1.
- Definition 4
The use of a counterfeit domain, Internet Protocol (IP) address, or e-mail in an attempt to mislead the recipient as to the origin of the original communication or as a means of malicious redirection.