Application spoofing is a type of attack where a malicious app disguises itself as a legitimate app, often to gain access to sensitive information or to trick users into installing malware. This can be done by using a similar icon, name, or description to a legitimate app, making it difficult for users to distinguish between the two. Understanding what application spoofing is, is crucial in troubleshooting mobile OS and application security issues.
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