Computer and Information Security Handbook, 4th Edition

Chapter 60: Identity Theft

Emin Huseynov^{1,2     1}Azerbaijan Technical University, Baku, Azerbaijan     ²Token2, Sàrl, Switzerland

Abstract

Digital identity refers to the information and attributes that uniquely identify an individual or entity in the digital world (Allison et al., 2005, [1]). It typically includes personal details such as name, date of birth, address, social security number, username, password, biometric data, and other identifying information. Digital identity is used for various online activities, including accessing websites, making online transactions, and interacting with digital services.

Identity theft, on the other hand, is a criminal act in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal information without ...