Computer Security

2. E-mail sent by online criminals to trick you into giving them money
4. setting these for Internet use can help protect your privacy and security
6. E-mail sent by online criminals to trick you into going to fake Web sites and revealing personal information
7. type of theft where con artists get your personal information and access your cash and/or credit
9. Viruses that pretend to be helpful programs while destroying your data, damaging your computer, and stealing your personal information
11. Both children and adults may use the Internet to harass or intimidate other people
14. helps create a protective barrier between your computer and the Internet
15. Software that tracks your online activities or displays endless ads

1. act in ways that help protect us against the risks that come with Internet use
3. These people use the Internet to trick children into meeting with them in person
5. type of software that helps detect and remove computer viruses before they can cause damage
8. type of software, like Microsoft Windows Defender, so unknown software cannot track your online activity and potentially steal your information.
10. credit bureau where one can specify notation on credit account as added security from fraud
12. Unwanted e-mail, instant messages, and other online communication
13. Software programs designed to invade your computer, and copy, damage, or delete your data