Identity theft happens when an individual gains unauthorized access to your private information and uses it fraudulently, like making illegitimate purchases, creating credit lines, or committing other kinds of financial fraud. This may result in serious consequences for victims, including financial damages, credit impacts, and psychological distress. This information from https://my.talladega.edu/ICS/icsfs/Exploring_Behavior-based_Detection_in_Computer_Ant.html?target=6b962172-e8f1-47bb-a7b5-47e3abcb5623