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

Gross says spoofing has affected more than 1,200 ships in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Apple and Google have been instructed to block spoofing of the "gov.sg" domain and other official names on their messaging platforms.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 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

“All of which means that you’re spoofing me a bit, don’t you know!” returned their visitor without resentment.

From Boy Scouts in the North Sea The Mystery of a Sub by Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey)