Email Spoofing

 

Email Spoofing
 

Email spoofing and phishing tactics utilize deception to deceive users into divulging sensitive information. Email spoofing specifically involves manipulating the header to appear as if it originated from a different source than the true sender.

 

What is a Spoofing Attack?

A spoofing attack occurs when a malicious actor impersonates another device or user to steal data or disseminate malware.

 

Why Spoof Someone’s Email Address?

Spoofing and phishing attempts aim to extract bank information, credit card numbers, and other personal data through fraudulent web pages. Emails containing phishing links often masquerade as legitimate sources, such as a user’s bank.

 

How Does Spoofing Work?

Spoofers modify various elements of an email to obscure the true sender. Several properties can be spoofed:

FROM (name or address): Modifiable via settings in email software like Microsoft Outlook, Gmail, or Hotmail.

REPLY TO (name or address): Can be altered using email software settings.

RETURN-PATH (address): Changeable through email software settings.

SOURCE IP (address): Manipulating this requires advanced knowledge to generate a false IP address.

 

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