Across
- 1. Spread through a network and use system resources for example to slow the network speed down.
- 3. Malicious form of self-replicating software that can spread quickly on a computer network.
- 5. Infects a computer and causes it to download or display malicious adverts or pop-ups when the victim is online.
- 6. Unwanted software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer.
- 7. A piece of software that appears to perform a useful function (such as a game) but unbeknown to the user it also performs malicious actions. Name derives from the story of the Horse.
Down
- 2. Locks a computer, encrypts files, and therefore prevents the user from being able to access the data.
- 4. Malicious software is software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent.