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Identity Theft
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Spyware | software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive. |
| Dumpster Diving | a technique used to retrieve information that could be used to carry out an attack on a computer network. |
| Firewall | a part of a computer system or network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication. |
| Forgery | the action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art. |
| Fraud | wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. |
| Identity Theft | the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain. |
| Peer-to-Peer | relating to computer networks in which each computer can act as a server for the others, allowing shared access to files and peripherals without the need for a central server. |
| Phishing | the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. |
| Shoulder Surfing | the practice of spying on the user of an ATM, computer, or other electronic device in order to obtain their personal access information. |
| Snail Mail | the ordinary postal system as opposed to email. |
| Scams | a dishonest scheme; a fraud. |
| Anti-Virus Software | software designed to detect and destroy computer viruses |
| Better Business Bureau | a private nonprofit organization that receives consumer complaints and rates the performance and reliability of businesses based on a number of criteria. |
| Federal Trade Commission | a federal agency that administers antitrust and consumer protection legislation in pursuit of free and fair competition in the marketplace. |
| Equifax | a consumer credit reporting agency in the United States |
| TransUnion | an American company that provides credit information and information management services |
| Experian | One of the three largest credit reporting bureaus in the United States. |
| Internal Revenue Service | U.S. government agency responsible for the collection of taxes and enforcement of tax laws. |
| Solicitations | the act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone. |
| Spam | irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the Internet to a large number of recipients. |
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