Data Tampering
Noun · Security & Infosec
Definitions
The unauthorized modification of data in transit, at rest, or during processing so that systems or people receive false information. It can support fraud, sabotage, cover tracks, or undermine trust in critical systems.
In plain English: Changing data without permission so it becomes false or misleading.
Example: "The attack involved data tampering in the transaction queue, not just data theft."