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- 5. A term used to describe actions taken by someone to gain unauthorized access to a computer.
- 6. Technology and processes designed to protect networks and devices from unauthorized access.
- 9. Software that collects personal information about you without your knowledge.
- 10. Willful engagement or exhibition of sexual activity with the aid of a computer system for favor.
- 12. Searching through physical trash for information that could be used in a cyber attack.
- 13. Fraudulent practice of using phone calls or voice messages to induce individuals to reveal info.
- 14. Tricking a carrier to port a phone number to a new card to intercept OTPs and bypass security.
- 15. A specific kind of phishing that involves hunting for high-value data.
- 19. A broad term for any scam exploiting a victim’s desire for love, not limited to online.
- 20. A crime where adults build trust with children to gain access and control for abuse.
- 22. Programs sent as attachments with the intent of infecting your computer and contact list.
- 23. When fraudsters threaten to reveal private photos, videos, or relationships to family or employers.
- 24. Malware that lives in computer memory and propagates itself to other computers in a network.
- 26. Exclusive legal right given to an originator to print, publish, perform, film, or record material.
- 28. Specifically targets dating platforms by building fake relationships to gain trust and money.
- 29. A common cybercrime used to steal data because it is easy to execute with little effort.
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- 1. Lures people with offers of easy part-time jobs or simple tasks for quick money.
- 2. The act of imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization.
- 3. Characteristics of the culture of computers, information, technology and virtual reality.
- 4. Use of electronic communication to bully, intimidate, or threaten a person.
- 7. Social engineering attack used to gain access to a system by pretending to be someone else.
- 8. Redirecting a legitimate URL to a malicious and illegitimate website even if entered correctly.
- 11. Stealing financial data using wireless technologies like RFID or NFC without taking a wallet.
- 16. A crime in which a computer is the object of the crime or used as a tool to commit an offense.
- 17. Following an authenticated employee into a restricted area without proper authorization.
- 18. Malware that restricts access to files and demands payment for the restriction to be removed.
- 21. Malicious software used to infiltrate or damage computers, including viruses and worms.
- 25. The mass distribution of unsolicited messages, advertising, or pornography.
- 27. The fraudulent practice of sending text messages to induce individuals to reveal personal info.