malicious software that secretly monitors a user’s activities on a computer or mobile device, such as keystrokes, browsing habits, and personal information

a physical security threat where attackers search through discarded papers, containers, or e-waste to find sensitive information like passwords, financial records, or corporate secrets

a security control rather than a threat. It is a system or device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules

the creation of fake documents or digital signatures to impersonate legitimate parties

a broad category of security threat that encompasses deceptive practices intended to gain unauthorized access to resources, money, or information

occurs when an attacker steals personal information, such as Social Security numbers, login credentials

pose a security threat because file-sharing networks can expose computers to malware, viruses, pirated content, or unauthorized access

to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers

occurs when an attacker observes someone entering confidential information, such as a PIN or password, usually in a public place

threats via postal mail can include receiving fraudulent bills, malicious documents

exploit human trust to steal money or information

designed to detect, prevent, and remove malware and protect computers and mobile devices from cyber threats such as viruses, ransomware, spyware, and phishing.

Better Business Bureau

nonprofit organization that promotes trust in the marketplace by evaluating and accrediting businesses

Federal Trade Commission

U.S government agency responsible for protecting consumers and promoting competition

one of the three major credit reporting agencies in the United States

U.S based consumer credit reporting agency that collects, analyzes, and provides credit information to businesses and consumers worldwide

global data analytics and consumer credit reporting company that collects, manages, and analyzes information on individuals and businesses to support credit decisions, fraud prevention, and marketing insights

Internal Revenue Service

revenue service for the United States federal government, which is responsible for collecting U.S. federal taxes and administering the Internal Revenue Code

formal process of requesting offers, bids, or proposals from interested parties

irrelevant or unsolicited messages sent over the internet, typically to a large number of users, for the purposes of advertising, phishing, spreading malware

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Identity Theft Terms

Term	Definition
Spyware	malicious software that secretly monitors a user’s activities on a computer or mobile device, such as keystrokes, browsing habits, and personal information
Dumpster Diving	a physical security threat where attackers search through discarded papers, containers, or e-waste to find sensitive information like passwords, financial records, or corporate secrets
Firewall	a security control rather than a threat. It is a system or device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules
Forgery	the creation of fake documents or digital signatures to impersonate legitimate parties
Fraud	a broad category of security threat that encompasses deceptive practices intended to gain unauthorized access to resources, money, or information
Identity Theft	occurs when an attacker steals personal information, such as Social Security numbers, login credentials
Peer-to-Peer (P2P)	pose a security threat because file-sharing networks can expose computers to malware, viruses, pirated content, or unauthorized access
Phishing	to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers
Shoulder Surfing	occurs when an attacker observes someone entering confidential information, such as a PIN or password, usually in a public place
Snail Mail	threats via postal mail can include receiving fraudulent bills, malicious documents
Scams	exploit human trust to steal money or information
Anti-Virus Software	designed to detect, prevent, and remove malware and protect computers and mobile devices from cyber threats such as viruses, ransomware, spyware, and phishing.
Better Business Bureau	nonprofit organization that promotes trust in the marketplace by evaluating and accrediting businesses
Federal Trade Commission	U.S government agency responsible for protecting consumers and promoting competition
Equifax	one of the three major credit reporting agencies in the United States
TransUnion	U.S based consumer credit reporting agency that collects, analyzes, and provides credit information to businesses and consumers worldwide
Experian	global data analytics and consumer credit reporting company that collects, manages, and analyzes information on individuals and businesses to support credit decisions, fraud prevention, and marketing insights
Internal Revenue Service	revenue service for the United States federal government, which is responsible for collecting U.S. federal taxes and administering the Internal Revenue Code
Solicitations	formal process of requesting offers, bids, or proposals from interested parties
Spam	irrelevant or unsolicited messages sent over the internet, typically to a large number of users, for the purposes of advertising, phishing, spreading malware

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