It is a crime where a thief steals your personal information to commit fraud. The thief can use this information to fraudulently apply for credit, file taxes, or obtain medical services in your name.
Check out this Stanford Information Security Awareness video to learn how to protect yourself from digital crimes.
The mission of Stanford Information Security Academy (SISA) is to raise awareness and develop a cybersecurity mindset among Stanford's community. Security-related education and awareness content can be found throughout the SISA site.
Learn how to recognize, report, and stay vigilant to protect yourself and the Stanford community from phishing scams.