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The
Threat
(extract
from security report – online identity theft)
……. There are more technical ways to gather information
about an individual in order to steal their online identity, for example,
spyware, keyloggers or Trojans. Like the horse from Greek mythology, this
malicious software sits dormant within a computer until it is needed.
Once
activated, the software can collect information about what is being typed
into the computer, such as web-site addresses and personal details, including
logins and passwords. It does this by exploiting security weaknesses on
operating systems and security software to send the information back to
the creator, who can then use it to recreate the stolen identity.
Trojans
can be downloaded in a number of ways, but the most common routes are
along with content from compromised web sites or as email attachments.
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