Across
- 1. A person who tries to break into computers to find information or cause trouble.
- 3. A special tool that helps keep your computer safe by blocking bad stuff from getting in
- 4. A secret word or code you use to protect your accounts and keep them safe.
- 6. A new version of software that makes it better or fixes problems, helping to keep your computer safe
- 7. A type of software that secretly watches what you do on your computer without your permission.
- 10. A harmful program that can make your computer sick, just like a virus can make you sick
- 11. A way to change your information into a secret code so only the right people can read it.
Down
- 2. Guess the word
- 5. Short for "malicious software," it's a type of bad program that can hurt your computer or steal your information
- 8. A trick where someone pretends to be someone else to steal your personal information, usually through fake emails.
- 9. A process to check if you are who you say you are, often by using a password or a special code.