TechnologyAugust 10, 2026

impersonators

im-PUR-suh-nay-turz

Definition

Individuals who fraudulently pretend to be someone else, typically to gain unauthorized access or deceive others for malicious purposes.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'persona' (mask or character) via the verb 'impersonate.' It describes the act of assuming another person's identity or character.

In the news

The word is used in the article's sidebar to describe attackers who pose as Bank of America representatives to weaponize remote access tools. It highlights the threat of social engineering in cybersecurity attacks.

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