CBSE Class 11 Computer Science
Question 60 of 80
Society, Law and Ethics — Question 34
Back to all questions| Phishing | Identity theft |
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| Phishing is an attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. | Identity theft is a type of fraud that involves using someone else's identity to steal money or gain other benefits. Online identity theft refers to an act of stealing someone's personal information such as name, login details, credit card details etc, and then posing as that person online. |