Cyber Security

3. A harmful program that can replicate itself and spread to other computers, often damaging files or systems.
6. Malware that locks or encrypts a user's files and demands payment to restore access.
8. Theft When someone illegally uses another person's personal information (like their name or credit card) to commit fraud or theft.
10. A trick where fake emails, messages, or websites try to steal personal information like passwords or credit card numbers.
11. The process of converting information into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access.
12. Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise illegally access a computer system.
14. Small pieces of data stored by websites on a user's device to remember information like login details or site preferences.
15. A security system that blocks unauthorized access to or from a private network.
17. (Virtual Private Network) A service that creates a secure, encrypted connection over the internet to protect private data and browsing activity.

1. Authentication A security process where a user must provide two forms of identification to log in, like a password and a code sent to their phone.
2. Footprint The trail of data a person leaves behind when using the internet, such as posts, comments, and personal information.
4. A dishonest scheme meant to trick people into giving away money or private information online.
5. A test used by websites to confirm that a user is a human and not a bot, often by identifying objects in images or typing distorted text.
7. Gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or network, usually to steal or manipulate information.
9. Software that secretly gathers information about a user without their knowledge, often for spying or stealing purposes.
10. Protecting personal information from being accessed or shared without permission.
13. The act of publicly revealing private information about a person without their consent, often to harm or intimidate them.
16. Software A program that detects, prevents, and removes malicious software from a computer.