Computer Security
Across
- 4. type of software, like Microsoft Windows Defender, so unknown software cannot track your online activity and potentially steal your information.
- 6. credit bureau where one can specify notation on credit account as added security from fraud
- 7. Software programs designed to invade your computer, and copy, damage, or delete your data
- 9. helps create a protective barrier between your computer and the Internet
- 10. type of software that helps detect and remove computer viruses before they can cause damage
- 13. E-mail sent by online criminals to trick you into giving them money
- 14. Unwanted e-mail, instant messages, and other online communication
- 15. setting these for Internet use can help protect your privacy and security
Down
- 1. E-mail sent by online criminals to trick you into going to fake Web sites and revealing personal information
- 2. These people use the Internet to trick children into meeting with them in person
- 3. Both children and adults may use the Internet to harass or intimidate other people
- 5. act in ways that help protect us against the risks that come with Internet use
- 8. Software that tracks your online activities or displays endless ads
- 11. Viruses that pretend to be helpful programs while destroying your data, damaging your computer, and stealing your personal information
- 12. type of theft where con artists get your personal information and access your cash and/or credit