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title: Jericho's Cybersecurity Glossary | User Interface Spoofing
description: User Interface (UI) spoofing is a type of cyberattack where attackers manipulate the appearance of a website or application to trick users into interacting with malicious elements, such as fake buttons or forms.
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# [Jericho's Cybersecurity Glossary | User Interface Spoofing](http://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/user-interface-spoofing)

 Written by [Jericho Security Team](http://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/author/jericho-security-team) | September 28, 2024

#### *Definition:*

User Interface (UI) spoofing is a type of cyberattack where attackers manipulate the appearance of a website or application to trick users into interacting with malicious elements, such as fake buttons or forms.

#### *Use Cases:*

- Used by attackers to steal sensitive information by tricking users into clicking on fake elements that look legitimate.
- Employed in phishing attacks where fake login forms or buttons are displayed to harvest user credentials.

#### *Related Terms:*

- [Phishing](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/phishing)
- [Clickjacking](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/clickjacking)
- Credential Theft
- [Social Engineering](https://www.jerichosecurity.com/glossary/social-engineering)

#### *Questions and Answers:*

- **How does user interface spoofing work?**Attackers create fake elements, such as buttons or forms, that look like legitimate parts of a website or app, tricking users into interacting with them and unknowingly submitting sensitive information.
- **What are the risks of user interface spoofing?**Victims may unknowingly provide sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial details, to attackers or inadvertently trigger malicious actions like downloading malware.
- **How can organizations prevent user interface spoofing?**Organizations can prevent UI spoofing by using security best practices, such as verifying form authenticity, securing web applications against clickjacking, and educating users about phishing tactics.

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