You had used an online service to apply for a credit card. As part of the process, you submitted your personal information such as SSN, date of birth, employer information, etc. Soon after you started receiving bills for items you did not purchase. You have become a victim of ________.
A)cyberterrorism
B)ransomware
C) identity theft
D) cyber espionage

Question

You had used an online service to apply for a credit card. As part of the process, you submitted your personal information such as SSN, date of birth, employer information, etc. Soon after you started receiving bills for items you did not purchase. You have become a victim of ________.
A)​cyberterrorism
B)​ransomware
C) identity theft
D) cyber espionage

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scenario describes a case of identity theft, where someone has fraudulently used the victim's personal information to make unauthorized purchases.

You Had Used an Online Service to Apply for a Credit