What characteristic describes identity theft?

IT Exam Items RepositoryCategory: CCNA 1 v7What characteristic describes identity theft?

What characteristic describes identity theft?

  • the use of stolen credentials to access private data
  • software on a router that filters traffic based on IP addresses or applications
  • software that identifies fast-spreading threats
  • a tunneling protocol that provides remote users with secure access into the network of an organization

Explanation: Identity theft is a specific type of information theft where a threat actor steals login credentials or personal information to access private data. Once accessed, this information is often used to take over a person's identity to make unauthorized purchases or obtain legal documents.

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