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identity thief vocab
identity thief
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 | In the world of information technology, dumpster diving is 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 | he 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 thief | the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain. |
| peer- to- peer | denoting or 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 | (of software) designed to detect and destroy computer viruses. |
| better business bureau | The Better Business Bureau (BBB), founded in 1912, is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing marketplace trust, consisting of 112 independently incorporated local BBB organizations in the United States |
| federal trade commission | a federal agency, established in 1914, that administers antitrust and consumer protection legislation in pursuit of free and fair competition in the marketplace. |
| equifax | Equifax Inc. is a consumer credit reporting agency in the United States, considered one of the three largest American credit agencies along with Experian and TransUnion. |
| transunion | TransUnion is an American company that provides credit information and information management services to approximately 45,000 businesses and approximately 500 million consumers worldwide in 33 countries |
| experian | Experian plc is a global information services group with operations in 40 countries, |
| internal revenue service | The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a bureau of the Department of Treasury that is tasked with the enforcement of income tax laws and oversees the collection of federal income taxes. |
| 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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