Question

which item is defined as a kind of crime involving hackers who use stolen credentials to access a person’s financial accounts?
(1 point)

○ phishing

○ identity theft

○ digital ethics

○ vandalism

Explanation:

• Phishing is a type of cyber - attack where attackers trick people into revealing sensitive information, but it's more about the method of obtaining credentials.
• Identity theft involves using stolen personal credentials (like those needed to access financial accounts) to commit fraud or access a person's financial accounts.
• Digital ethics is about the moral principles related to digital technology, not a crime of accessing financial accounts.
• Vandalism is the act of damaging property, not related to accessing financial accounts.

Answer:

B. identity theft