Issues and challenges with changing perspective of time in cyber tort

Shivam Charaya; Deependra Nath Pathak

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS5.8863

Authors

Shivam Charaya Student of 10th semester BA.LLB at Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University Dehradun, 248007, Uttarakhand, India
Deependra Nath Pathak Asst. Professor at Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University Dehradun, 248007, Uttarakhand, India

Keywords:

Identity theft, personal information, password, credit card

Abstract

Private details such as usernames, Cybercriminals often collect the victim's identification numbers, credit card information, and social security number in order to conduct fraud in the name of the other person. These confidential details may be used for a number of illegal purposes, including requesting loans, making online purchases, and getting entry to the victim's financial and health details. The use of an individual’s identity for wrongful purposes like fraud and other getting their information illegally is known as identity theft. It can range from using their surname, social security number, or credit card details, against their authorization. The term "identity theft" was created in 1964. Both in the United Kingdom and the United States, identity fraud is now legally characterized by loss of personally identifiable information. Identity fraud is the fraudulent use of some other particular personality to get financial or other rewards.

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