IP spoofing
A) combines the messages of multiple users into a "spoofing packet" where the IP addresses are interchanged and the messages are then distributes randomly among the targeted users.
B) is a form of masquerading to gain unauthorized access to a web server.
C) is used to establish temporary connections between network devices with different IP addresses for the duration of a communication session.
D) is a temporary phenomenon that disrupts transaction processing. It will resolve itself when the primary computer completes processing its transaction and releases the IP address needed by other users.

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IP spoofing is a technique used by attackers to impersonate a trusted IP address to gain unauthorized access to a web server or to launch a denial of service attack. It involves modifying the source address of IP packets to seem like they are coming from a trusted source.

IP Spoofing