identity theft

An illegal plan for making money, usually by tricking people

• phishing

• counterfeit

• spyware

• scam

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What is identity theft primarily about

• Sharing personal details with friends

• Using personal details to access exclusive events

• Offering personal details for public use

• Pretending to be someone else to steal money

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What is the most common method used by thieves to steal personal information online?

• Sending physical letters requesting personal information

• Visiting individuals' homes to collect personal information

• Phishing through emails pretending to be trusted sources

• Asking for personal information directly on social media

Spyware, a method employed by criminals to access personal information, can infect a computer through various means such as downloading files or software, opening email attachments or spam mail, or clicking on pop-ups

• true

• false

The new software is __________ efficient than the previous version

• equally

• less likely

• much more

• increasingly

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A new browser window that opens quickly on a computer screen in front of what you’re working on

• hacking

• spam

• fraud

• pop-up

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