Spoofing is a sophisticated technique of authenticating one computer to another by forging IP packets from a trusted source address(True / False)

The correct answer is A. True. Spoofing is indeed a technique where an attacker disguises their identity by forging network packets, often using a trusted source IP address, to gain unauthorized access or bypass security controls.

Submitted by miguelv· Apr 18, 2026Network and Communications Security

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ATrue
BFalse

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Spoofing is indeed a technique where an attacker disguises their identity by forging network packets, often using a trusted source IP address, to gain unauthorized access or bypass security controls.

ATrueCorrect

Spoofing, particularly IP spoofing, involves crafting IP packets with a false source IP address to impersonate a legitimate or trusted entity, making the receiving system believe the packets originate from an authorized source.

BFalse

The definition provided accurately describes the core concept of spoofing, especially IP spoofing in the context of authentication or trust relationships.

Concept tested: IP spoofing definition

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/ip-spoofing-firewalls.html

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#Spoofing#IP Spoofing#Network Attacks#Authentication Bypass

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