Internet Security Vocabulary Flashcards
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Q
What is the difference if you email has been Hacked or Spoofed?
A
It is important to know whether your mail is hacked or spoofed. Let’s define these terms:
hacked
Mail is actually being sent from your account by someone logged in to your server as you.
spoofed
Mail is being sent from somewhere else with your address being forged onto its “From:” line.
