IT Baseline Protection Manual - The Information Warfare Site

Threats Catalogue Deliberate Acts Remarks
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T 5.5 Vandalism
Vandalism is very similar to an attack, with the difference that vandalism is
not purposive and focused, but, in most cases, an expression of blind rage.
Such acts may be committed by both external perpetrators (e.g. disappointed
burglars, demonstrations which have got out of control) and internal
perpetrators (e.g. frustrated employees or staff members under the influence of
alcohol). The actual hazard posed by vandalism is more difficult to assess than
the hazard posed by an attack, because vandalism is generally not motivated
by a conscious effort. Personal problems or a bad climate in the organisation
may be the underlying reasons.
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IT-Baseline Protection Manual: Oktober 2000