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spoofing

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noun

  1. the act or an instance of impersonating another person on the internet or via email

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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

Gaps or spoofing may create straight line segments across land.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Gaps or spoofing may create straight line segments across land.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Spoof the whole thing again, especially spoofing ourself for having ever taken it seriously.

From Shandygaff by Morley, Christopher

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