### [A.5] Masquerading of user identity

[A.5] Masquerading of user identity
Types of assets: · [D] data / information · [keys] cryptographic keys · [S] services · [SW] software · [COM] communication networks | Dimensions: 1. [C] confidentiality 2. [Auth] authenticity 3. [I] integrity
Description: When attackers ma nage to appear as authorised users, they enjoy the users’ privileges for their own purposes. This threat may be perpetrated by internal personnel, by persons outside the organisation or by persons contrac ted temporarily. See: EBIOS: 40 - FORGING OF RIGHTS

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[A] Wilful attacks