spoofing
Example Sentences
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Its hundreds of vessels use methods like spoofing their location signals and transferring oil at sea to misrepresent the origins of their cargoes and avoid getting caught.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Iran’s hundreds of ghost-fleet vessels use tactics like signal spoofing and at-sea oil transfers, posing a challenge to U.S. interdiction efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
However, some ships may be turning their trackers off or broadcasting a false position, a practice known as "spoofing".
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Apple and Google have been instructed to block spoofing of the "gov.sg" domain and other official names on their messaging platforms.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
But then, perhaps this grim joker, Yancey, was spoofing a bit.
From Aces Up by Clarke, Covington
