CBSE Class 10 Computer Applications Question 31 of 50

Cyberethics — Question 6

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Question 6

What is identity theft ?

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Online identity theft refers to an act of stealing someone's personal information such as name, login details etc. and then posing as that person online. Malicious activities like fraudulent posts, rumour mongering, riots fueling, fraudulent financial transactions, etc. can be carried out through identity theft.