Across
- 1. – A clickable link (usually text or an image) that takes you to another web page or location.
- 6. - A location identifier, such as a street address for physical mail or an email address for digital messages.
- 8. – Harmful software designed to damage your computer or steal your information.
- 9. – A program that protects your computer by detecting and removing harmful software.
- 10. – A security barrier that controls what data enters and leaves your computer or network.
- 12. – Unwanted emails or messages sent in large quantities, usually for advertising or scams.
Down
- 2. – A unique number that identifies your device on the internet, like a digital home address.
- 3. – Malicious software that locks your files or computer and demands payment (ransom) to unlock them.
- 4. – A self-spreading virus that copies itself across computers without needing you to run a program.
- 5. – Hidden software that secretly monitors your activity and collects your personal information without permission.
- 7. – Messages forwarded repeatedly from person to person, often asking you to pass them on or claiming something bad will happen if you don't.
- 11. – Software that displays unwanted advertisements, often installed without your permission.
