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Spoofing attacks: What they are & how to protect your business

Spoofing attacks, which often occur through email or online messaging services, can have significant negative impacts on businesses, including reputational damage, legal consequences, operational disruption, and resource drain. There are many types of spoofing, including IP, email, website, caller ID, MAC address, and DNS spoofing. To minimize potential losses from these attacks, businesses should improve security measures, establishing policies, promoting a security-conscious culture, and using detection tools such as Intrusion Detection Systems, Domain Name System Blocking, and Email Authentication Systems. Employee education and awareness programs are also essential tools in mitigating the risk of spoofing attacks.

Source: securityboulevard.com –

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