Across
- 5. the gaining of unauthorised access to data in a system or computer
- 6. a type of software program created to protect information technology systems and individual computers from malicious software or malware
- 8. the practice of protecting systems, networks and programs from digital attacks
- 9. a type of malware that spreads between computers and damages data and software
- 10. a string of characters that allows access to a computer system or service
- 11. software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage or gain unauthorised access to a computer
- 12. malware that misleads users of its true intent by disguising itself as a standard program
Down
- 1. the protection of personal data from those who should not have access to it
- 2. individuals or teams of people who use technology to commit malicious activities on digital systems or networks
- 3. the actual person or organisation who is directly affected by the hacker's use of stolen data or information
- 4. a security system designed to prevent unauthorised access into or out of a computer network
- 7. a system that connects two or more computer devices for transmitting and sharing information