What Is Spoofing and How Can It Be Used to Attack

question 49

Essay

What is spoofing and how can it be used to attack a computer or network?

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Definitions:

Monthly Salary

Regular payment from an employer to an employee, typically provided once a month, for the services rendered by the employee.

Withholding Allowance

A reduction in the amount of income tax withheld from an individual's paycheck, determined by the number of allowances claimed on tax forms.

Gross Earnings

The total income earned by an individual or a business before any deductions or taxes are subtracted.

Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI)

A federal program in the United States that provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, commonly known as Social Security.