What is Spoofing?
Spoofing is fooling or tricking a system, device, or network by using false information. This could include assuming a false name, IP address, or other identifying characteristics to obtain illegal access, change data, or launch attacks. Spoofing is frequently related to cyber attacks in which the attacker attempts to conceal their identity or obtain unauthorized access to a system or network.
Types of Spoofing:
- IP spoofing: IP spoofing is the practice of forging a packet’s originating IP address to make it appear to come from a trusted source.
- MAC spoofing: MAC spoofing is the practice of changing a network interface’s Media Access Control (MAC) address to imitate another device on the network.
- Email spoofing: Email spoofing is the practice of forging the sender’s email address to make an email appear to come from a reputable source.
- DNS spoofing: DNS spoofing refers to the manipulation of the Domain Name System (DNS) to redirect a user to a fake website.
wireshark sniffing and spoofing
Wireshark is an open-source packet analyzer that enables real-time data inspection. It enables network sniffing, which analyzes traffic for device communication insights. The ethical and legal implications of network sniffing are discussed, emphasizing responsible usage. Spoofing, a manipulation of network data, can compromise network security through techniques like ARP, DNS, and IP spoofing.
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