Spoofing Definition

verb

Present participle of spoof.

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noun
The action of the verb to spoof.
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(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.

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(computing) Phishing.

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Other Word Forms of Spoofing

Noun

Singular:
spoofing
Plural:
spoofings

Spoofing Sentence Examples

  • This was followed by a parody she did during the 2007 TV Land Awards, spoofing the show Ugly Betty.

  • Like film, television offers a wide range of spoofing possibilities in both its actual programming and the commercials that, up until recently, paid for it all.

  • Only registered users can vote in polls so as to prevent spoofing of results.

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Words Starting With

SSPSPO

Words Ending With

GNGING

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spoofing

Words Starting With S and Ending With G

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With S8 Letter Words Ending With G