Spoof

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

Attempt by an unauthorized entity to gain access to a system by posing as an authorized user.

Framework senses

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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Attempt by an unauthorized entity to gain access to a system by posing as an authorized user.
Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →
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a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way