Display Name Spoofing
N/A
显示名称伪造
Display Name Spoofing · N/A · 显示名称伪造 · dih-SPLAY naym SPOOF-ing · friendly name spoof · From name spoof · Email · phishing · email · scamsEmailfriendly name spoof From name spoof/dih-SPLAY naym SPOOF-ing/
Also known as: friendly name spoof, From name spoof
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Display name spoofing puts a trusted person’s name in the From display while the real address is different — easy to miss on phones.
Real-World Example
An email showing “CEO” as the name but random@gmail.com as the actual address.
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