👉 The audit weapon, also known as an audit denial tool or audit trap, is a software vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate or disable an organization's auditing capabilities. This tool exploits weaknesses in an application's security mechanisms, such as the way it handles sensitive data or logs transactions, to prevent or alter audit trails. By doing so, attackers can hide their actions from auditors, making it difficult to detect and investigate security breaches or non-compliance with regulatory requirements. This poses a significant risk to organizations as it undermines their ability to maintain transparency, accountability, and compliance.
