What technique involves an attacker manipulating or modifying the source IP address headers of data packets to disguise their true digital identity and spoof a trusted network node? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What technique involves an attacker manipulating or modifying the source IP address headers of data packets to disguise their true digital identity and spoof a trusted network node?
A. Cross-Site Execution
B. Man-in-the-Middle
C. IP Spoofing
D. SQL Tampering
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
IP spoofing masks packet origins by replacing real source headers with fake addresses to bypass firewall restrictions or gain unauthorized network access.

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