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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 | search through dumpsters or similar rubbish containers for edible food or items of value: |
| Firewall | a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic based on predefined security rules. |
| Forgery | the action of forging a copy or imitation of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art |
| Fraud | wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain: |
| Identity Theft | the crime of wrongfully obtaining and using another person’s personal information, typically for financial gain or other fraudulent purposes. |
| Peer-to-Peer (P2P) | denoting or relating to 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 | a form of social engineering and a scam where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such as viruses, worms, adware, or ransomware |
| Shoulder Surfing | a social engineering technique where attackers secretly observe someone’s personal or sensitive information, such as passwords or PINs, often over their shoulder, to steal it without their knowledge. |
| Snail Mail | the ordinary postal system as opposed to email. |
| Scams | a dishonest scheme to gain money or possessions from someone fraudulently, especially a complex or prolonged one |
| Anti-Virus Software | a program designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software, commonly known as malware, from computer systems |
| Better Business Bureau | a private, nonprofit organization that promotes trust and ethical business practices between consumers and businesses across North America. |
| Federal Trade Commission | an independent U.S. government agency responsible for protecting consumers and promoting fair competition by preventing deceptive, unfair, and anticompetitive business practices. |
| Equifax | a global consumer credit reporting agency and data analytics company that collects, maintains, and provides credit information to businesses and individuals. |
| TransUnion | a U.S.-based consumer credit reporting agency that collects, analyzes, and provides credit information to businesses and consumers worldwide. |
| Experian | a 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. |
| International Revenue Service | the U.S. federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing federal tax laws, collecting taxes, and providing guidance and services to taxpayers. |
| Solicitations | the act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone |
| Spam | irrelevant or unsolicited messages sent over the internet, typically to a large number of users, for the purposes of advertising, phishing, spreading malware, etc. |
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