// THREAT DETECTION AND DATA PRIVACY TERM
Identity Theft
Identity theft is when a criminal illegally obtains and uses another person's personal identifying information, such as their name, Social Security number, or bank account details, without their permission. The primary goal is typically to commit fraud or other crimes.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Identity theft constitutes a malicious cybercrime where perpetrators illicitly acquire and fraudulently utilize an individual's Personally Identifiable Information (PII), including but not limited to Social Security numbers, financial credentials, or medical data. This act, often facilitated by data breaches, phishing, or malware, is committed to establish new accounts, make unauthorized purchases, or gain other illicit financial or personal benefits.
BACKGROUND
Computer security is a subdiscipline within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as to the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- ID theft
- identity fraud
- personal data theft
- impersonation
- PII theft
USAGE NOTE
In cybersecurity, preventing identity theft is crucial, involving robust data protection measures and user education against social engineering tactics.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Identity Theft.
Offers comprehensive identity theft protection services, including monitoring for credit, dark web, and personal information, alerts, and identity restoration assistance for consumers.
A major credit bureau providing identity theft protection services, credit monitoring, and fraud prevention solutions for both consumers and businesses to detect and mitigate identity theft risks.
Offers credit monitoring, identity theft protection, and fraud detection services for individuals and businesses, leveraging credit data to identify suspicious activity and prevent identity theft.
Provides credit monitoring, identity theft protection, and fraud prevention services to consumers and businesses, helping to safeguard personal and financial information from unauthorized access.
Specializes in secure digital identity verification, enabling government agencies, healthcare providers, and other businesses to verify user identities online, significantly reducing fraud and identity theft.
A leading provider of identity and access management solutions for the enterprise, offering technologies that secure user identities and prevent unauthorized access, thereby mitigating corporate identity theft.
Delivers intelligent identity solutions for the enterprise, including multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and fraud detection, to secure user identities and prevent identity theft and account takeovers.
Focuses on biometric identity verification to create secure and seamless experiences, primarily in travel, by ensuring individuals are who they say they are, thus preventing impersonation and enhancing security.
Provides data and analytics to help businesses and government agencies predict and manage risk, offering identity verification and fraud prevention solutions to combat identity theft and financial fraud.