corruption
(I) A type of threat action that undesirably alters system
operation by adversely modifying system functions or data. (See:
disruption.)
Usage: This type of threat action includes the following subtypes:
- "Tampering": /corruption/ Deliberately altering a system’s
logic, data, or control information to interrupt or prevent
correct operation of system functions. (See: misuse, main entry
for "tampering".)
- "Malicious logic": /corruption/ Any hardware, firmware, or
software (e.g., a computer virus) intentionally introduced into
a system to modify system functions or data. (See:
incapacitation, main entry for "malicious logic", masquerade,
misuse.)
- "Human error": /corruption/ Human action or inaction that
unintentionally results in the alteration of system functions
or data.
- "Hardware or software error": /corruption/ Error that results
in the alteration of system functions or data.
- "Natural disaster": /corruption/ Any "act of God" (e.g., power
surge caused by lightning