Data diddling

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Data diddling is a type of cybercrime in which data is altered as it is entered into a computer system, [1] most often by a data entry clerk or a computer virus. [2] Computerized processing of the altered data results in a fraudulent benefit. In some cases, the altered data is changed back after processing to conceal the activity. [3] [4] The results can be huge.[ citation needed ] They might include adjusting financial figures up or down marginally, or it could be more complex and make an entire system unusable. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Romney, Marshall (1995). "Computer fraud--what can be done about it?". CPA Journal. 65: 30.
  2. ↑ "The 12 types of Cyber Crime". Digit. Archived from the original on June 23, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  3. ↑ Parker, Donn B. (1989). Computer Crime: Criminal Justice Resource Manual (PDF) (2nd ed.). National Institute of Justice. pp. 12–13.
  4. ↑ Hébert, Monique; Pilon, Marilyn (1991). Computer Crime. Law and Government Division, Library of Parliament.[ permanent dead link ]
  5. ↑ Silverbug. "10 Types Of Cyber Crimes... And Another 10 You've Never Heard Of". www.silverbug.it. Archived from the original on 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2019-04-25.


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