IP spoofing: What it is, how it works & how to prevent it
Your IP address helps devices communicate online, but it can also be manipulated to make internet traffic appear as if it came from somewhere else.
This technique is called IP spoofing.
IP spoofing is used in cyberattacks to hide identities, overwhelm websites, bypass filters, or make malicious traffic appear trustworthy. Unlike changing your IP for privacy using a VPN, IP spoofing usually involves pretending to be someone else’s device.
Here’s what IP spoofing is, how it works, and what you
