Define these terms: (i) Phishing (ii) Scam (iii) Computer forensics (iv) Identity theft

Q. Define these terms:

(i) Phishing

(ii) Scam

(iii) Computer forensics

(iv) Identity theft

Answer =

(i) Phishing: - Phishing is the practice of attempting to acquire sensitive information from individuals over the internet, by means of deception.

(ii) Scams: - Any fraudulent business practice that extracts money from an unsuspecting, ignorant person is called a scam.
These days, the Internet has become another primary source of scams. Scams committed over the Internet are called online scams.

(iii) Computer Forensics: - Digital forensics or computer forensics refers to methods used for Interpretation of computer media for digital evidence.

(iv) Identity Theft: - Online identity theft is the theft of personal information in order to commit fraud.