What is Sabotage?
Sabotage is the act of intentionally damaging or disrupting something, typically a process, system, organization, or project, in order to hinder its success or progress.
Types of Sabotage
- Physical Sabotage
- Verbal Sabotage
- Emotional Sabotage
- Cyber Sabotage
Examples of Sabotage
One of the most famous examples of sabotage is when a disgruntled employee at a manufacturing plant deliberately tampered with the machinery causing a significant loss in production.
Case Studies
In 2014, the Stuxnet computer worm was discovered. It was designed to sabotage Iran’s nuclear program by causing malfunctions in its centrifuges, damaging the country’s ability to enrich uranium.
Statistics on Sabotage
According to a report by the Ponemon Institute, 31% of organizations worldwide experienced cyber sabotage attacks in 2020, a significant increase from previous years.
Preventing Sabotage
To prevent sabotage, organizations can implement security measures such as access control, monitoring systems, and employee training.
