Definition: IP spoofing is the act of replacing the IP address information in a packet with fake information. Each packet contains the originating and destination IP address. By replacing the true originating IP address with a fake one a hacker can mask the true source of an attack or force the destination IP address to reply to a different machine and possibly cause a denial of service.
IP Spoofing
From Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, former About.com Guide
Explore Internet / Network Security
- About.com
- Computing
- Internet / Network Security
- Security 101
- Computer Security Glossary
- I
- Network Security Glossary: IP Spoofing