Fraudulent Activities

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of cyber attack where a malicious actor impersonates a neighbor's Wi-Fi network to intercept data or gain unauthorized access

  • Neighbour spoofing is a type of cyber attack where a hacker impersonates a legitimate neighbour's Wi-Fi network to gain access to sensitive information.
  • My friend fell victim to neighbour spoofing and ended up unknowingly sharing personal data with a hacker.
  • I heard about this new scam called neighbour spoofing, where hackers pretend to be your neighbour's Wi-Fi to steal your info.
  • In a way, neighbour spoofing is like someone putting on a disguise to trick you into revealing confidential details.

noun A term used in financial crimes to describe individuals who facilitate money laundering by transferring stolen or illegal funds.

  • A money mule is a person who transfers money acquired illegally in person, through a courier service, or electronically, on behalf of others.
  • I heard that John got caught being a money mule for some shady characters.
  • Don't be stupid and become a money mule for those scammers.
  • Being a money mule is like playing with fire - you're bound to get burned eventually.