Privacy and Security Flashcards
1
Q
identity theft
A
a type of crime in which your private information is stolen and used for criminal activity
2
Q
internet scam
A
an attempt to trick someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information
3
Q
phishing
A
when someone poses as an institution, like a bank or school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information
4
Q
private information
A
information about you that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g. your full name or your address)
5
Q
shortened URL
A
a web address that has been condensed and which could mislead a user into going into a risky website
