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Term

falsification

A type of threat action whereby false data deceives an authorized entity. (See: active wiretapping, deception.)

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A type of threat action whereby false data deceives an authorized entity. (See: active wiretapping, deception.)

Usage: This type of threat action includes the following subtypes:

  • "Substitution": Altering or replacing valid data with false data that serves to deceive an authorized entity.
  • "Insertion": Introducing false data that serves to deceive an authorized entity.
References
  • IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)Jan 06, 2026
    RFC 4949 — Internet Security Glossary (Version 2)
    https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4949.txt
    RFC 4949 is published by the IETF Trust and marked as "Distribution of this memo is unlimited". Verify IETF Trust copyright/licensing terms for reuse.
    Source: IETF RFC 4949 (rfc-editor.org).