Question

When integrity is lacking in a security system, _________ occurs.

(a) Database hacking

(b) Data deletion

(c) Data tampering

(d) Data leakage

The question was asked in semester exam.

I'm obligated to ask this question of Elements of Security in portion Cyber Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) Data tampering

The best explanation: The term data tampering is used when integrity is compromised in any security model and checking its integrity later becomes costlier. Example: let suppose you sent $50 to an authorised person and in between a Man in the Middle (MiTM) attack takes place and the value has tampered to $500. This is how integrity is compromised.