Spoofing refers to the act of disguising communication from an unknown source as being from a known, trusted, or legitimate source.
Phishing is a type of cyber-attack where attackers attempt to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information by posing as a trustworthy entity.
The primary goal of spoofing is to deceive individuals, systems, or networks by impersonating a trusted entity.
Phishing is a type of cyber-attack where attackers attempt to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information by posing as a trustworthy entity.
Spoofing is implemented through various techniques, such as IP spoofing, email spoofing, caller ID spoofing, to mask the identity or origin of the attacker.
Phishing is executed primarily through deceptive emails, messaging, phone calls, or websites designed to trick recipients into providing confidential information.
Spoofing countermeasures include implementing network security protocols, email authentication methods, and domain reputation monitoring.
Phishing countermeasures include user education and awareness training to recognize phishing attempts, implementing email filtering and spam detection systems.