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Identity Theft and Data Security Breaches

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  • offensive security

    Offensive security is a proactive and antagonistic approach to protecting computer systems, networks and individuals from attacks.  Definition

  • targeted attack

    A targeted attack is one that seeks to breach the security measures of a specific individual or organization. Usually the initial attack is conducted to gain access to a computer or network and is followed by a further exploit designed to cause harm ...  Definition

  • industrial espionage

    Industrial espionage is the covert and sometimes illegal practice of investigating competitors, usually to gain a business advantage.  Definition

  • pretexting

    Pretexting is a form of social engineering in which one individual lies to obtain privileged data about another individual in order to engage in identity theft or corporate espionage. A pretext is a false motive.  Definition

  • parameter tampering

    Parameter tampering is a form of Web-based hacking event (called an attack) in which certain parameters in the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or Web page form field data entered by a user are changed without that user's authorization... (Continued)  Definition

  • privilege escalation attack

    A privilege escalation attack is a type of network intrusion that takes advantage of programming errors or design flaws to grant the attacker elevated access to the network and its associated data and applications.  Definition

  • bot worm

    A bot worm is a self-replicating malware program that resides in current memory, turns infected computers into zombies (or bots) and transmits itself to other computers. A bot worm may be created with the ultimate intention of creating a botnet that ...  Definition

  • data breach

    A data breach is an incident in which sensitive, protected or confidential data has potentially been viewed, stolen or used by an individual unauthorized to do so. Data breaches may involve personal health information (PHI), personally identifiable ...  Definition

  • identity theft

    According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, identity theft is a crime in which an imposter obtains key pieces of personal information, such as a Social Security number, to impersonate someone else....(Continued)  Definition

  • extrusion prevention

    Extrusion prevention is the practice of stopping data leakage by filtering outbound network traffic. Extrusion prevention protects sensitive digital assets from unauthorized transfer by stopping the movement of packets across the network. Extrusio...  Definition

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About Identity Theft and Data Security Breaches

Get advice on data security, identity theft and information security breaches. Learn about corporate data breach laws and legislation, state disclosure laws including Calif. SB-1386, notification requirements and legal ramifications of data breaches, and how to prevent hackers from stealing credit card data and social security numbers.

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