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?
A) Smartphone applications that permit the consumer to price compare by scanning the barcode of a product, such as a blu-ray.
B) Hacking into a business's database to obtain customer credit card numbers, and then selling those numbers to others for use.
C) Navigation 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 identifies his/her purchasing patterns.

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Hacking into a business's database to obtain customer credit card numbers, and then selling those numbers to others for use is a form of identity theft. This is because the hackers are using someone else's personal information (in this case, their credit card number) without their consent, which puts the victim at risk for fraudulent charges and financial loss.

Opportunities and Advancements in the Technological Environment During the Past