corruption

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) that alters system functions or data. [FP031 Section 2]