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tamper

verbid 723·updated Jun 3, 2026
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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.

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Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

synonym
meddlemonkey
pasttense
tampered
presentparticiple
tampering
thirdpersonsingular
tampers
pastparticiple
tampered

Framework definitions

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
§1
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 →
§1
The act of altering something secretly or improperly.
Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
§2
intrude in other people's affairs or business
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
To deliberately alter a system's logic, data, or control information to cause the system to perform unauthorized functions or services.
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Outgoing relationships

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Incoming relationships

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