Social Engineering
Psychological manipulation done through human interaction that gets people to reveal personal information for fraudulent purposes. It can happen in one or multiple steps, and can range from basic to complex methods, like attackers impersonating co-workers or officials to solicit information.
Social Media
Social media is a large platform where people entertain, communicate, and connect with the world. It consists of different social networking sites which can be used by hackers and fraudsters to steal personal information of users. This information includes credit card numbers and other personally identifiable information, which are often solicited through "phishing" attacks done on social media sites.
Social Media Intelligence
Social media intelligence refers to the collective tools and solutions that allow organizations to begin conversations, respond to social signals and synthesize social data points into meaningful trends and analysis based on the user's needs.
Social media tracking
Social media tracking or monitoring is a process of using social media channels to track, gather and mine the information and data of certain individuals or groups, usually companies or organizations, to assess their reputation and discern how they are perceived online.
Social Security fraud
Social Security fraud usually occurs when an unauthorized third-party gains access to an individual's Social Security number and exploits it for their own financial benefit.
Social security number (SSN)
A Social Security number (SSN) is a nine-digit number that the U.S. government issues to all U.S. citizens and eligible U.S. residents who apply for one. The government uses this number to keep track of your lifetime earnings and the number of years worked. Using a social security number, personal data can be obtained, and can let a criminal use the information for purposes of defrauding the owner of that social security number. Often this involves stealing money or the identity of that SSN owner.
Software Piracy
Software piracy is the illegal copying, distribution, or use of software. It is such a profitable "business" that it has caught the attention of organized crime groups in a number of countries. According to the Business Software Alliance (BSA), about 36% of all software in current use is stolen.