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tamper

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

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

SANS Glossary of Security Terms

Senses

NY DFS Part 500 (NYCRR Title 23, Chapter 1, Part 500)

The act of altering something secretly or improperly.

Wordset Dictionary

play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

Wordset Dictionary

intrude in other people's affairs or business

Classifications

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Automation

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Variants

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