Deface

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Deface refers to the act of deliberately damaging or vandalizing the appearance of something, often with the intent to render it illegible or unrecognizable. This term is commonly associated with graffiti, vandalism, and cybercrime.

Types of Defacement[edit | edit source]

Defacement can occur in various forms, including:

Physical Defacement[edit | edit source]

Physical defacement involves the alteration or destruction of physical objects. Common examples include:

Digital Defacement[edit | edit source]

Digital defacement, often referred to as website defacement, involves unauthorized changes to the appearance of a website. This can include:

  • Altering the homepage of a website
  • Inserting offensive or misleading content
  • Replacing original content with propaganda or hacktivism messages

Motivations[edit | edit source]

The motivations behind defacement can vary widely. Some common reasons include:

Consequences[edit | edit source]

Defacement can have serious consequences, including:

Prevention and Protection[edit | edit source]

Preventing defacement involves a combination of strategies:

Related Pages[edit | edit source]

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD