The act of listening in or looking over someone's shoulder to gain information used to commit fraud.

Devices illegally installed on ATMs, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, or fuel pumps capture data or record cardholders' PINs.

A technique for attempting to acquire sensitive data, such as bank account numbers, through a fraudulent solicitation in email or on a web site.

Going into a trash can for documents that can be used for identity theft.

someone pretending to be another person

two factor authentication; an extra layer of protection used to ensure the security of online accounts beyond just a username and password.

a notice sent to credit bureaus letting them know that your information may have been stolen

A precautionary measure that stops all access to your credit report.

Software that protects your personal information by blocking it from an outside source.

refers to the act of a person - perhaps a cybercriminal - creating a fake personality and using fake pictures to con you into some sort of relationship online.

An item that is falsely made or copied in order to deceive people.

A computer that a hacker has accessed and set up to transmit malicious software to other computers on the Internet.

Carried out through the Internet in order to spread dangerous programs, steal personal information, or harm the public.

Malicious program that causes your computer or server to be sabotaged and held at ransom until money is paid to release it.

A program that is used to detect, prevent, and remove malware.

software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems

a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data

involves text messages claiming to be from your bank or another company used as a chance to trick you out of money or personal information

 fraudulent activity that results in a quick or easy profit for one person and a financial loss for the other person