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Data Tampering

Data tampering is that act of deliberately modifying (destroying, manipulating or editing) data through unauthorized channels.

Data exists in two states; in transit or at rest. In both instances, data could be intercepted and tampered with. Digital communications are all about data transmission.

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For example, in the instances where data packets are transmitted unprotected, a hacker can intercept the data packet, modify its contents and change its destination address. With data at rest, a system application can suffer a security breach and an unauthorized intruder could deploy malicious code that corrupts the data or underlying programming code. In both instances the intrusion is malicious and the effects on the data always dire.

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I know that this example is a little bit complicated but mind my words it will definitely help you to learn about this major security threat.

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