Question

What is spoofing in the context of e-governance security?

• A. Overwhelming a server with requests to make it crash.
• B. Denying a transaction after it has occurred.
• C. Impersonating a legitimate user or using a false IP address for unauthorized access.
• D. Modifying or altering confidential information after compromising a system.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Impersonating a legitimate user or using a false IP address for unauthorized access.

• Deception: Spoofing is a form of deception where an attacker pretends to be someone or something else. They can create fake websites that look identical to a government portal to trick users into giving away personal information.

• Unauthorized Access: The primary goal of spoofing is to bypass security checks. By impersonating a trusted entity, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, disrupt services, or commit fraud.

• Examples: Common examples include email spoofing (making an email look like it's from a legitimate government source) and IP address spoofing (using a fake IP address to hide a cyberattack's origin).