Which of the following is not true about computer crime?
a. Spyware is software that can collect your personal information, monitor your Web surfing habits, and then distribute this information to a third party.
b. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States and the United Kingdom.
c. Malware is a general term that describes software designed to damage or infiltrate a computer system without the owner's consent or knowledge.
d. In a phishing attack, a "phisher" poses as a legitimate company, like a bank or credit agency, in an e-mail or
on a Web site in an attempt to obtain personal information
Answer: b. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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