spoofer
Pronunciation: [ˈspuːfər]
Word
Context: "computer security"
(noun) a person or program that pretends to be someone else or something else to trick others. For example, if someone pretends to be a bank so they can steal money or information.
Example
The hacker was caught because he was using a spoofer to pretend to be a safe website.
Example
Using a spoofer won't help you if the real bank is checking for identity.
Example
How can we recognize a spoofer trying to trick us online?
Context: "gaming"
(noun) a player who uses tricks or cheats to gain an unfair advantage in a game. This means they do something sneaky to win against others.
Example
In the tournament, everyone admired her skills, and no one suspected she was a spoofer.
Example
He didn't win fairly; he was a spoofer who used cheats to score points.
Example
Why do some players get banned for being a spoofer in online games?
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