Q. Which one of the following correctly describes the term ‘Spoofing’?
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[A] A cyberattack where an attacker disguises as a trusted entity to deceive a target.

[B] A method of encrypting data to prevent unauthorized access.

[C] A legal process of tracking online activities of individuals for national security.

[D] A type of software update that fixes security vulnerabilities in an operating system.

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation – Spoofing refers to a cyberattack where an attacker impersonates a trusted entity, such as through fake GPS signals, email addresses, websites, or IP addresses, to deceive the target and manipulate their actions or systems.

Source: The Hindu


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