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Identity Theft
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Spyware | A form of malware that hides on your device |
| Dumpster Diving | A hack technique where someone goes through your trash looking for sensitive information |
| Firewall | A network security device that separates a trusted internal network from an external network deemed untrustworthy |
| Forgery | When a person creates or alters a legal instrument with the intent to defraud |
| Fraud | he intentional deception of a person or entity for financial gain or to cause loss |
| Identity Theft | when someone takes your name and personal information |
| Peer-To-Peer | participants share part of their own resources, such as processing power, storage, or network capacity. |
| Phishing | a scam where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such as viruses |
| Shoulder Surfing | attacker directly observes or records a victim's screen, keyboard, or PIN pad in public |
| Snail Mail | the ordinary postal system as opposed to email. |
| Scams | dishonest scheme, fraud, or confidence trick designed to cheat individuals out of money, personal information, or property |
| Anti-Virus Software | Antivirus software protects devices by scanning for, detecting, and removing malware such as viruses |
| Better Business Bureau | BBB helps consumers and businesses in the United States and Canada. Find trusted BBB Accredited Businesses |
| Federal Trade Commission | protecting the public from deceptive or unfair business practices and from unfair methods of competition through law enforcement |
| Equifax | American multinational consumer credit reporting agencies, alongside Experian and TransUnion |
| TransUnion | It collects data on over a billion consumers globally—including payment history, credit accounts, |
| Experian | It collects data on over 1.5 billion people and businesses to generate credit reports, credit scores, and prevent fraud, helping lenders assess creditworthiness. |
| Internal Revenue Service | the U.S. government agency responsible for administering and enforcing federal tax laws, including collecting individual and corporate income taxes. |
| Solicitations | a request for something, usually money |
| Spam | use of messaging systems to send multiple unsolicited messages |
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