Internet Protocol (IP) packet spoofing: The practice of modifying the source address of a data packet to conceal its true origin. It is frequently employed in cyber-attacks to obscure the attacker’s identity and complicate tracing the attack. Examples include sending malicious emails from a spoofed address or propagating malware from a spoofed IP address.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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