spoofing
Example Sentences
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However, some ships may be turning their trackers off or broadcasting a false position, a practice known as "spoofing".
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
Taking their cue from Nestlé, other companies soon joined in with some social-media spoofing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
But jamming can work, as Ukraine has shown, as can "spoofing", which involves hacking into the drone's navigation system to change its destination.
From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026
For example, the number of servers available in a country may be suitable for situations in which speed is more important than location spoofing.
From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2026
"You're just spoofing us, aren't you, Rhoda?" drawled Amelia Boggs.
From Nan Sherwood at Rose Ranch by Carr, Annie Roe
