ICT Terms

5. are malware programs that can target you when you're using the Internet
7. A type of malicious software from cryptovirology that threatens to publish the victim's data or perpetually block access to it until a ransom is paid
9. (also known as a web spider or web robot) is a program or automated script which browses the World Wide Web in a methodical, automated manner.
12. takes you to resources on essential techniques for carrying out convincing research
14. A malicious program that transfers from one computer to another by any types of means
17. Computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence
18. a program that runs in the background without you knowing it
19. an unwanted email mostly from bots or advertisers
20. an unwanted acquisition of sensitive personal information like password and credit card details

1. Defined as the information superhighway
2. the world's most famous search engine
3. covers the key issues in developing a successful research project
4. A computer program that searches documents especially in the World Wide Web
6. a process of systematic inquiry that entails collection of data; documentation of critical information
8. The process of interactively searching for and retrieving requested information via a computer from databases that are online
10. is a kind of software used to prevent, scan, detect and delete viruses from a computer
11. A program designed to send you advertisements, mostly as pop-ups
13. A malicious program that disguises as a useful program but once downloaded, it leaves your PC unprotected and allows hackers to get your information
15. a search engine created and operated by Microsoft, replacing its former Live Search, Windows Live Search, and MSN Search offer
16. A malicious program designed to replicate itself and transfer from one computer to another