Results for tag: "Spoofing"

Spoofing is a type of cyber attack in which an attacker attempts to gain access to a computer system or network by masquerading as a legitimate user. It is a form of identity theft, as the attacker is attempting to gain access to the system by pretending to be someone else. Spoofing attacks can be used to gain access to sensitive data, disrupt services, or even launch other attacks. Spoofing is a growing threat in the IT security market, as attackers become more sophisticated in their methods. Attackers can use spoofing to bypass authentication protocols, gain access to privileged accounts, or even launch distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. As such, organizations must take steps to protect themselves from spoofing attacks. Companies in the spoofing market include Symantec, McAfee, Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and FireEye. These companies offer a range of products and services designed to protect organizations from spoofing attacks. Show Less Read more