Homonym: Spoofing (Parody)
Spoofing is a deceptive practice where an individual or program impersonates another entity to gain unauthorized access or information. This can occur in various forms, such as email spoofing, where a sender's address is forged to appear legitimate, or IP spoofing, where a false IP address is used to disguise the origin of network traffic.
In the context of cybersecurity, spoofing can lead to serious consequences, including data breaches and identity theft. Organizations often implement security measures, such as firewalls and anti-spam filters, to detect and prevent spoofing attempts, protecting both their systems and users.