Malware and Social Engineering
Across
- 1. software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent
- 3. specific and targeted attack on one or a select number of victim
- 4. a type of malicious software, or malware, that spreads between computers and causes damage to data and software
- 7. raw facts and figures
- 9. automated programs that perform tasks repeatedly.
- 11. when attackers attempt to trick users into doing 'the wrong thing',
- 12. a type of malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as a legitimate program
Down
- 2. a virus that locks a computer, encrypts files, and therefore prevents the user from being able to access the data.
- 5. is an attack designed to steal a victim's password or other sensitive data.
- 6. obtaining private or confidential information by impersonation or another method of deception.
- 8. a type of malware whose primary function is to self-replicate and infect other computers while remaining active on infected systems
- 10. a type of malware that collects your personal information and gathers data about you without your consent