Opportunities and advancements in the technological environment during the past 20 years have opened the doors for a number of products that enhance the lives of consumers. Identity theft and other forms of cybercrime are also by-products of these technological advancements. Which of the following statements describes a form of identity theft? Select one:
a. Smartphone apps that permit the consumer to price compare by scanning the barcode of a product, such as a cell phone.
b. Hacking into a business's database to obtain customer credit card numbers, and then selling those numbers to others for use.
c. GPS technology that permits you to find the exact location of a person, by entering that person's phone number into your application.
d. The application of cookies to a consumer's computer system that identify his/her purchasing patterns.
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