Illegally obtaining and using confidential information about a person for economic gain is known as
A)eavesdropping.
B)identity theft.
C)packet sniffing.
D)piggybacking.

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Illegally obtaining and using confidential information for economic gain is known as identity theft. Eavesdropping, packet sniffing, and piggybacking may involve the interception of data or communication, but they do not necessarily involve the intent to use confidential information for economic gain.

Illegally Obtaining and Using Confidential Information About a Person for Economic