spoofing

Example Sentences

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Spoofing manipulates that system, causing the affected ship to send a fake, or even nonsensical, location -- meaning that ships could appear to be on land in Iran or the Emirates.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Spoofing “has the potential to be very dangerous and is part of the reason why pilots should back up navigation still with ‘green needles’ / ground-based aids wherever possible,” the report said.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2023

"Spoofing" occurs when a counterfeit GPS signal is sent to replace a legitimate one, electronically fooling guidance systems on drones or other devices.

From Reuters • May 5, 2023

Spoofing refers to fraudsters who disguise their phone numbers to make potential victims believe a call is coming from a trusted source such as their own bank.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2022

They told him to forget it and quit his Spoofing and remove his Overshoes and ease a couple of Gills into his Reservoir and try to be a Human Being, however painful the Effort.

From Knocking the Neighbors by Ade, George