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verbcandidate·updated May 11, 2026

To deliberately alter a system's logic, data, or control information to cause the system to perform unauthorized functions or services.

Framework senses

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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To deliberately alter a system's logic, data, or control information to cause the system to perform unauthorized functions or services.
NY DFS Part 500 (NYCRR Title 23, Chapter 1, Part 500)1 senseview framework →
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The act of altering something secretly or improperly.