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Identity Theft - Coggle Diagram
Identity Theft
Methods
Synthetic identity theft
stealing an individual’s personal information and
pretending to be that individual
Account takeover
True name fraud
Traditional identity theft
fraudster using entirely fabricated personal information or a
combination of real and fabricated information to create a new identity
Methods of stealing information
Mail theft
Shoulder surfing
Observing another person to gather personal information
Discarded devices
Social engineering
Dumpster diving
Prevention for business
Do not keep the personal information for longer time
Use encryption to protect all personal information
Restrict employees’ access of customers and co-workers.
Restrict the use of laptops
Limit the personal information collected from customers
Perform regular audits of information-handling practices
perform background checks on prospective employees
Prevention for Individuals
Avoid using public networks
Limit the personal information in the social media
Strong and regularly updated firewall
Create unique answers
Use biometric authentication
Passwords- Complex, not reuse passwords
Secure physical mailboxes