Tampering refers to the act of touching or making changes to something that you should not, usually with the intent to falsify, cheat, or defraud. Tampering can take many forms, including:
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Modifying a system: Tampering can refer to an intentional but unauthorized act resulting in the modification of a system, components of systems, its intended behavior, or data.
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Interfering with evidence: Tampering with evidence involves destroying, altering, concealing, or falsifying evidence.
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Undermining a process: Tampering can also refer to carrying on underhand or improper negotiations, such as bribery, or inflicting physical harm, threats, intimidation, or corrupt persuasion with the goal of influencing or preventing a witnesss testimony.
Tampering can have serious consequences, including criminal charges and legal penalties. For example, tampering with evidence is a criminal offense that can result in fines, imprisonment, or both.
