👉 The term "masqueraded" in the context of cybersecurity refers to a cyber attacker who disguises themselves as another entity or person, often posing as a trusted source. This type of attack can be particularly effective because it bypasses established security protocols and relies on vulnerabilities within the target system. In practice, masquerading is used by attackers to infiltrate systems without any authorization or authentication process. They may create fake identities or access logs that appear legitimate but are actually designed to gain unauthorized access or