Computer Security

4. type of theft where con artists get your personal information and access your cash and/or credit
6. setting these for Internet use can help protect your privacy and security
7. Unwanted e-mail, instant messages, and other online communication
10. type of software, like Microsoft Windows Defender, so unknown software cannot track your online activity and potentially steal your information.
13. These people use the Internet to trick children into meeting with them in person
15. act in ways that help protect us against the risks that come with Internet use

1. credit bureau where one can specify notation on credit account as added security from fraud
2. helps create a protective barrier between your computer and the Internet
3. Both children and adults may use the Internet to harass or intimidate other people
5. Software that tracks your online activities or displays endless ads
8. E-mail sent by online criminals to trick you into giving them money
9. Software programs designed to invade your computer, and copy, damage, or delete your data
11. E-mail sent by online criminals to trick you into going to fake Web sites and revealing personal information
12. type of software that helps detect and remove computer viruses before they can cause damage
14. Viruses that pretend to be helpful programs while destroying your data, damaging your computer, and stealing your personal information