spoofing

Example Sentences

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Spoofing is more sophisticated -- and more dangerous, affecting a ship's Automatic Identification System, or AIS.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

"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

Spoofing is the method used by spammers to make a number appear similar to your own so you’re more likely to answer the call.

From The Verge • Jul. 12, 2021

"Spoofing me—what?" said Hawksley, appealing to his host.

From The Drums of Jeopardy by MacGrath, Harold