Spoofing – What is it?
- "Spoofing" is an English term and means as much as "forge", "fool", fool".
- In IT, Spoofing means to Penetrate computers or networks by a trusted identity, is simulated.
- Usually be used in Spoof E-Mails, the senderIP, Name, or address so forged, that a receiver, the trust holds.
- Targets of Spoofing, in particular, of personal data by means of Phishing or Pharming are. More about Phishing and Pharming, learn in special practice tips.
- Especially Anti-Virus Software manufacturers refer to Phishing also called Brand Spoofing.
- A computer program generates a new Spoofing-Mails, or directs the User to Spoof URLs, so fake sites, it is called a Spoofing attack.
- Another target of Spoofing, it may be Malware, such as Keylogger on your System to install.
- How a Virus works , as well as a chamber of horrors of the worst viruses are the topics of special practice tips.
Spoofing: beware of Phishing emails
