Spoofed
/ˈspuːft/
Definitions
- (adj.) Falsified or forged to deceive, especially in the context of identity or data in legal or cybersecurity settings.
The court examined evidence of spoofed emails used to perpetrate fraud.
Forms
- spoof
- spoofs
- spoofing
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'spoofed' typically describes falsified digital information or identities to deceive; clarity in specifying the nature of spoofing (e.g., email, caller ID) enhances precision.
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