Intentional mistake
Under intentional or intended errors is meant error associated with a particular constructive or destructive intent caused.
General
Most errors arise from unwanted , unintentional actions , toleration or omissions , for example due to a lack of concentration . However, if errors are knowingly caused and the consequences of the error accepted, an intentional error has occurred, be it with good or bad intent.
Purposes
Purposes of intentional errors can be:
- Detection of security gaps , weak points and risks in technical and non-technical systems ;
- Damage to technical systems or subsystems or their users or those affected or even destruction (see sabotage );
- Fraud , embezzlement , breach of trust and similar (property) offenses ;
- Creating tension in assignments for teaching material (see learning from mistakes ).
Deliberate mistakes can be made in design, manufacture, or operation.
Examples
Examples of intentional error with evil intentions are fakes of all kinds, deliberately spread viruses , e-mail - spam , phishing or spoofing by exploiting known vulnerabilities.