Definition
A tampering attack involves the harmful modification of data. Attackers can alter data to compromise its integrity. They aim to interrupt data functionality or achieve other malicious advantages. This attack can target data in transit or stored on a device or system.
Tampering Attack Examples
- Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks: This occurs when a malicious actor interrupts the transmission between two parties without their knowledge.
- Data corruption: An attacker can manipulate data in a system to cause system crashes or erroneous output.
Pros and Cons of Tampering Attacks
Pros
- Data tampering may interrupt operations, which can result in financial loss for the victim.
Cons
- The attacker may face severe consequences if tracked.
- Most systems today have solid tracing capabilities. For this reason, it can be easy for them to detect these attacks.
Preventing Tampering Attacks
- Employ strong encryption methods for data in rest and transit.
- Utilize a trustworthy VPN, such as ExtremeVPN, to ensure secure and dependable data transmission.
- Implement data integrity checks to prevent information exploitation.