What Is Spoofing

What is spoofing:-
Technique where a hackers imitates or pretends to be

another person , organization ,software or website.
Spoofing occurs when malicious actors and cyber
criminals acts as trusted human contacts.
Types of spoofing
There are a lot of types of spoofing
 Email spoofing
 Caller id spoofing
 GPS spoofing
 Website spoofing
 Ip address spoofing
 Text message spoofing
 Man in middle spoofing
 DNS spoofing
 ARP spoofing
 URL spoofing
Email spoofing:-
 is a threat that involves sending email messages
with a fake sender address. Email protocols
cannot, on their own, authenticate the source of
an email.
Caller ID spoofing
 is a common tactic that uses a phone number
that appears to come from your area code
 is the process of changing the Caller ID to any

number other than the actual calling number.
GPS spoofing
 GPS spoofing, “fake” information is sent to a receiver while
overriding the actual information
IP spoofing:-
- > refers to the creation of Internet Protocol (IP)
packets with a false source IP address to
impersonate another computer system.
IP spoofing allows cybercriminals to carry out
malicious actions, often without detection.
Spoofing is an impersonation of a user, device or client on the
Internet.
website spoofing?
Website spoofing is a scam where cyber criminals create a website that closely resembles a trusted brand as well as a
domain that is virtually identical to a brand's web domain.
The goal of website spoofing is to lure a brand's customers, suppliers, partners and employees to a fraudulent website and
convince them to share sensitive information like login credentials, Social Security numbers, credit card information or
bank account numbers.
Domain name system (DNS) spoofing
 is a type of cyberattack that uses tampered DNS

server data to redirect users to fake websites.
 These malicious sites often look legitimate but are
actually designed to install malware onto users’
devices, steal sensitive data or redirect traffic.
ARP spoofing
is a type of attack in which a malicious actor sends falsified ARP

(Address Resolution Protocol) messages over a local area
network. This results in the linking of an attacker's MAC address
with the IP address of a legitimate computer or server on the
network.
There are many things you can do to protect yourself against spoofing attacks.
Dos
 Turn on your spam filter: This prevents most spoofed emails from even coming into
your email inbox.
 Read messages closely: Spoof attacks usually contain poor grammar or unnatural
sentence structure. If you see this, it’s a sign that the request is not safe. Always
double-check that the URL address of a website or the sender’s email address is
correct before sending sensitive information.
 Confirm the source: If you receive communication that seems suspicious, it’s best to
reach out to the sender and confirm that the call or email you received is legitimate.
 Check the URL before clicking: If you’re suspicious about a link, use your mouse to
hover over the link. A URL address will pop up in the bottom left corner of your
window, and you can check out where the link will take you before you click it.
 Use two-factor authentication: Using two-factor authentication adds another layer of
security against spoofing attacks to your devices. It’s important to note that it is not
completely foolproof, so be sure to pair it with good cybersecurity habits as well.
 Install cybersecurity software: Investing in cybersecurity software is a great way to
protect yourself from cybercriminals online. If you suspect that you’re being spoofed,
download malware removal or antivirus software to protect your devices from
malicious threats or viruses.
Don’ts
 Don’t download or click unfamiliar links or attachments: If a link or attachment looks

questionable, don’t click on it. If they’re from a scammer, it likely contains malware or
other viruses that are dangerous for your computer.
 Don’t answer calls or emails from unknown senders: If you don’t recognize the sender,
don’t respond to the call or email. By not communicating with a potential scammer,
you avoid revealing your personal information.
 Don’t disclose sensitive information: Avoid sharing personal information, like your
address, bank account, or social security number. If you need to provide this
information, take extra steps to confirm that it’s a trusted source.
 Don’t use the same password: Many people use weak passwords that scammers can
easily guess. Create strong passwords and update them often to prevent scammers
from getting a hold of one. Also, never use the same password for every login.

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What is spoofing:-

Technique where a hackers imitates or pretends to be

 is the process of changing the Caller ID to any

Domain name system (DNS) spoofing

 is a type of cyberattack that uses tampered DNS

is a type of attack in which a malicious actor sends falsified ARP

 Don’t download or click unfamiliar links or attachments: If a link or attachment looks

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