Malware

2. A vulnerability in a computer system or application that can be used by attackers to gain unauthorized access or execute malicious code
6. Criminal activity that involves the use of a computer or the internet
9. A type of malware that can hide its existence or activities from users and security programs
10. A network of computers that have been infected with malware and are controlled by a remote attacker
13. A malicious program that disguises itself as a legitimate software
14. Malware that encrypts files or data on a computer or device and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key
15. The harmful or malicious part of a malware program
16. A method of tricking people into giving away sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, or credit card numbers
17. Advertisements that pop up on a computer or device while using the internet

1. The use of codes and ciphers to protect information and communications from unauthorized access or modification
3. Software that collects information about a user's activities or personal information without their knowledge or consent
4. A type of malware that can self-replicate and spread without human intervention
5. A type of malware that records keystrokes made on a computer or device
7. A secret method of bypassing normal authentication or gaining unauthorized access to a computer or device
8. A self-replicating program that can infect a computer or device and spread to other computers or devices
11. Software designed to harm or exploit a computer system or network
12. A computer or device that has been infected with malware and can be controlled remotely by an attacker