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spoofer

Pronunciation: [ˈspuːfər]

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Learn how to use spoofer in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce spoofer

Pronunciation: [ˈspuːfər]

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