Identity Theft

Identity Theft

Types of Identity Theft
1. Technology
  1. Social media
  2. Search engine
  3. Phishing
  4. Viruses
  5. Man in the Middle Attack
2. Non Technology
  1. Bin Raiding
  2. Card skimming
  3. Theft of wallet/purse
  4. Intercepting mail
Consequences
1. Financial
  1. Short-term
    1. Privacy violation
  2. Long term
    1. Credit score
    2. No access to own account
    3. Affects job prospects
Legal
1. Theft Act 1968
2. The Data Protection Act
3. Fraud Act 1968
4. Identity Cards Act 2006
Ethical issues
1. Accused of crime you didn't commit
2. Violation of personal property (computer)
3. Privacy violation
Reasons for identity theft
1. Did not destroy personal documents
2. Not redirecting mail
3. Doesn't have antivirus/phishing protection
4. Posted personal details on internet
5. Responding to unsolicited phonecalls

Zusammenfassung der Ressource

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