Vol d'identité is the fraudulent acquisition and use of someone's personal information without their consent. It typically involves stealing sensitive data like social security numbers, credit card details, or passwords for financial gain.
Phishing: Phishing is a technique used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into revealing their personal information through deceptive emails or websites.
Identity theft protection: This term refers to measures taken by individuals or organizations to safeguard personal information from being stolen and misused.
Data breach: A data breach occurs when unauthorized individuals gain access to confidential information stored by an organization without permission.
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