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Identity Theft
Term | Definition |
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Spyware | software that enables a user to obtain hidden information about another's computer activities |
Dumpster Diving | technique used to retrieve information that could be used to connect with computer networks |
Firewall | system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network |
Forgery | action of faking the production of the copy of a document |
Fraud | criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain |
Identity Theft | use of someone else's identity, usually as a method to gain a financial advantage or obtain credit and other benefits in the other person's name |
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) | computer can act as a server for the others, allowing shared access to files and peripherals without the need for a central server |
Phishing | fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies |
Shoulder Surfing | the practice of spying on user at an ATM or computer to obtain their personal information |
Snail Mail | ordinary postal system as opposed to email |
Scams | a dishonest scheme |
Anti-Virus Software | type of program designed and developed to protect computers from malware |
Better Business Bureau | nongovernmental organization designed to enhance marketplace trust |
Federal Trade Commission | a federal agency that administers antitrust and consumer protection legislation |
Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian | Credit Bureaus that track history information from borrowers in order to generate credit reports and credit scores |
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 | electronic junk mail or junk newsgroup postings |