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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 technique used to retrieve information that could be used to carry out an attack on a computer network |
| forgery | the action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature |
| fraud | a person or thing intended to deceive others, typically by unjustifiably claiming or being credited with accomplishments or qualities. |
| identity theft | 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 | computer software used to prevent, detect and remove malicious software |
| 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 | administers antitrust and consumer protection legislation in pursuit of free and fair competition in the marketplace. |
| equifax | a consumer credit reporting agency |
| trans union | smallest of the three largest credit agencies |
| experian | a consumer credit reporting agency |
| internal revenue service | 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 | send the same message indiscriminately to (large numbers of recipients) on the Internet. |
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