Across
- 5. are malware programs that can target you when you're using the Internet
- 7. A type of malicious software from cryptovirology that threatens to publish the victim's data or perpetually block access to it until a ransom is paid
- 9. (also known as a web spider or web robot) is a program or automated script which browses the World Wide Web in a methodical, automated manner.
- 12. takes you to resources on essential techniques for carrying out convincing research
- 14. A malicious program that transfers from one computer to another by any types of means
- 17. Computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence
- 18. a program that runs in the background without you knowing it
- 19. an unwanted email mostly from bots or advertisers
- 20. an unwanted acquisition of sensitive personal information like password and credit card details
Down
- 1. Defined as the information superhighway
- 2. the world's most famous search engine
- 3. covers the key issues in developing a successful research project
- 4. A computer program that searches documents especially in the World Wide Web
- 6. a process of systematic inquiry that entails collection of data; documentation of critical information
- 8. The process of interactively searching for and retrieving requested information via a computer from databases that are online
- 10. is a kind of software used to prevent, scan, detect and delete viruses from a computer
- 11. A program designed to send you advertisements, mostly as pop-ups
- 13. A malicious program that disguises as a useful program but once downloaded, it leaves your PC unprotected and allows hackers to get your information
- 15. a search engine created and operated by Microsoft, replacing its former Live Search, Windows Live Search, and MSN Search offer
- 16. A malicious program designed to replicate itself and transfer from one computer to another