Protocol spoofing

Imagine you want to talk to your friend using a secret code. This secret code helps you both understand each other without anyone else listening in. Now, imagine a stranger trying to join the conversation by pretending to be one of you. This is what protocol spoofing means!

In computer language, different programs and devices use protocols to communicate with each other. Just like a secret code, these protocols help the devices understand each other's messages. Protocol spoofing is when someone tries to trick one of the devices into thinking they're someone else, like your friend's secret code being used by a stranger pretending to be your friend.

This can be really dangerous because the stranger could trick the device into doing something bad, like sharing private information or giving the stranger control over the device. So, it's important to use things like cybersecurity measures to protect the devices and prevent protocol spoofing.