Matrix Networks And Solutions - Difference between Spoofing and Phishing

Spoofing and Phishing gets Differentiated and explained here.

July 18, 2024 · 1 min read

Compare Spoofing and Phishing

Spoofing	Phishing
Involves an attacker impersonating a legitimate user.	Involves an attacker tricking users into revealing sensitive information.
Considered as a form of scam.	Conducted under fraudulent pretenses.
Data is not typically stolen in spoofing.	Data is often stolen in phishing attacks.
Spoofing can be a part of a phishing attack.	Phishing is not a part of spoofing.
Usually involves the use of malicious software.	Doesn’t necessarily require malicious software.
Its primary goal is to impersonate a user or a device.	Its main aim is to extract sensitive information.
Types of spoofing include Email Spoofing, IP Spoofing, URL Spoofing, etc.	Types of phishing include Phone Phishing, Clone Phishing, etc.