COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Spyware
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Adware
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Virus
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Identity Theft
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Detailed explanation-1: -Identity theft is the crime of obtaining the personal or financial information of another person to use their identity to commit fraud, such as making unauthorized transactions or purchases.
Detailed explanation-2: -What Is Criminal Identity Theft? Criminal identity theft occurs when someone cited or arrested for a crime presents himself as another person, by using that person’s name and identifying information. The result is a criminal record in the name of the victim, who may not learn of the crime until it’s too late.
Detailed explanation-3: -Identity (ID) theft happens when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud. The identity thief may use your information to apply for credit, file taxes, or get medical services. These acts can damage your credit status, and cost you time and money to restore your good name.
Detailed explanation-4: -The four types of identity theft include medical, criminal, financial and child identity theft.
Detailed explanation-5: -Financial identity theft. Medical identity theft. Online identity theft.