In the digital age, identity theft and cybercrime have become
ubiquitous problems. This study examines the increasing
convergence of these two phenomena, examining the ways in
which identity theft is facilitated by cybercrime and the
severe outcomes that result for its victims. This paper will
examine the several techniques used by hackers to obtain
personal data, such as virus assaults, phishing schemes, and
data breaches. Additionally, it will look at the various forms
of identity theft, including financial identity theft and
medical identity theft.
The consequences of identity theft on victims, including
monetary losses, harm to creditworthiness, and
psychological suffering, will be further examined in this
article. We will look at the legislative and regulatory
structures aimed at stopping cybercrime and identity theft
and point out their advantages and disadvantages.
