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3. type of malware that encrypts the victim's personal data until a ransom is paid
5. refers to the frequency at which a processor's clock generator pulses
6. a data storage device that uses integrated circuits to store data
7. Basic Input/Output System
10. a standard encoding system that assigns a unique numeric value to every character, regardless of the platform, program, or language
12. character encoding standard for electronic communication
14. a hardware or software component that stores frequently accessed data

1. a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electrical signals and power
2. cycle fundamental process by which a CPU processes instructions, consisting of fetching the instruction from memory,
4. a fundamental component of a computer's central processing unit
8. gate a fundamental electronic circuit that performs a basic logical operation on one or more binary inputs
9. Engineering the term used for a broad range of malicious activities accomplished through human interactions
11. cybercrime where attackers, posing as legitimate entities, use deceptive methods, often through email or text
13. any software designed to harm, exploit, or compromise devices, networks, or data.