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brutforce

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Define what is meant by phishing and identity theft.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

One consequence of labeling is the concept of _____, which brings about a reassessment of one's self-image that reflects actual or perceived judgments made by others, such as parents.
 
  a. reflected assessments b. reflected appraisals
   c. reflected reactions d. reflected associations



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Answer to Question 1

Identity theft occurs when a person uses the Internet to steal someone's identity and/or impersonate the victim to open a new credit card account or conduct some other financial transaction. Identity theft can destroy a person's life by manipulating credit records or stealing from their bank accounts. Phishing involves the creation of false e-mails and/or Web sites that look legitimate but are designed to gain illegal access to a victim's personal information. Vishing is a form of phishing utilizing Internet phone protocols.

Answer to Question 2

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