Bit-flipping attack

A bit-flipping attack is a type of attack in which an adversary manipulates the bits of a digital communication or a stored data object to alter its intended meaning or behavior. This kind of attack is particularly relevant in the context of cryptographic systems and network communications. The attacker may modify a specific bit or bits in a data packet or message to induce a desired outcome, often without needing to decrypt the information if the underlying protocol or system can be exploited.