Identity theft happens when someone gains unauthorized access to your personal info and uses it fraudulently, like making unauthorized purchases, opening credit lines, or engaging in other types of monetary fraud. This may cause serious consequences for victims, such as financial losses, credit effects, and psychological stress. This information from https://my.talladega.edu/ICS/icsfs/Exploring_Behavior-based_Detection_in_Computer_Ant.html?target=6b962172-e8f1-47bb-a7b5-47e3abcb5623