Software that is installed on a device without the user's knowledge to gather data and track their activity.

A technique used by identity thieves to find personal information by searching through trash for bills, bank statements, or other sensitive documents.

A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

The action of producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art with the intent to deceive.

Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

The illegal use of someone else's personal data (like a Social Security number) in order to obtain credit, loans, or other benefits.

A decentralized network where individual "peers" interact directly with each other to share files, rather than through a central server.

A scam where attackers send fraudulent emails or messages to trick people into revealing sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers.

A physical method of stealing information (like a PIN or password) by looking over someone's shoulder while they use an ATM or computer.

A slang term for traditional physical mail delivered by a postal service, as opposed to electronic mail (email).

Dishonest schemes or frauds, often involving money or personal information, conducted by a person or group.

Programs designed to prevent, detect, and remove malware and other malicious software from a computer.

Better Business Bureau

A private, nonprofit organization that focuses on advancing marketplace trust by providing business reviews and handling complaints.

Federal Trade Commission

A U.S. government agency that protects consumers by stopping unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices in the marketplace.

Equifax, TransUnions, Experian

The three major credit reporting agencies in the U.S. that collect and maintain data for consumer credit reports.

Internal Revenue Service

The U.S. government agency responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing internal revenue laws.

The act of asking for or trying to obtain something (like money or business) from someone.

Unsolicited, bulk junk messages sent over the internet, typically via email.

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Term	Definition
Spyware	Software that is installed on a device without the user's knowledge to gather data and track their activity.
Dumpster Diving	A technique used by identity thieves to find personal information by searching through trash for bills, bank statements, or other sensitive documents.
Firewall	A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Forgery	The action of producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art with the intent to deceive.
Fraud	Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
Identity Theft	The illegal use of someone else's personal data (like a Social Security number) in order to obtain credit, loans, or other benefits.
Peer-to-Peer	A decentralized network where individual "peers" interact directly with each other to share files, rather than through a central server.
Phishing	A scam where attackers send fraudulent emails or messages to trick people into revealing sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers.
Shoulder Surfing	A physical method of stealing information (like a PIN or password) by looking over someone's shoulder while they use an ATM or computer.
Snail Mail	A slang term for traditional physical mail delivered by a postal service, as opposed to electronic mail (email).
Scams	Dishonest schemes or frauds, often involving money or personal information, conducted by a person or group.
Anti-Virus Software	Programs designed to prevent, detect, and remove malware and other malicious software from a computer.
Better Business Bureau	A private, nonprofit organization that focuses on advancing marketplace trust by providing business reviews and handling complaints.
Federal Trade Commission	A U.S. government agency that protects consumers by stopping unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices in the marketplace.
Equifax, TransUnions, Experian	The three major credit reporting agencies in the U.S. that collect and maintain data for consumer credit reports.
Internal Revenue Service	The U.S. government agency responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing internal revenue laws.
Solicitations	The act of asking for or trying to obtain something (like money or business) from someone.
Spam	Unsolicited, bulk junk messages sent over the internet, typically via email.

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