A hacker takes an individual's Social Security number,credit card number,and other personal information for the purpose of using the victim's credit rating to run up debts that are never repaid.This practice is called ________.
A) identity theft
B) cyberstalking
C) cyberbullying
D) bot herding
E) viral marketing

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Identity theft is the specific act of stealing someone's personal information, such as a Social Security number and credit card number, with the intent to impersonate them and commit fraudulent activities or take advantage of their credit rating. Cyberstalking, cyberbullying, bot herding, and viral marketing are all different practices and do not involve the theft of personal information for fraudulent purposes.

A Hacker Takes an Individual's Social Security Number,credit Card Number,and