Malware

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Across
  1. 3. a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code.
  2. 5. a computer program used to prevent, detect, and remove malware.
  3. 8. malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
  4. 9. records every keystroke made by a computer user, especially in order to gain fraudulent access to passwords and other confidential information.
Down
  1. 1. the protection of computer systems and networks from attacks from malicious software.
  2. 2. malware that misleads users of its true intent.
  3. 4. the psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or giving out confidential information.
  4. 6. can propagate or self-replicate from one computer to another without human activation after breaching a system.
  5. 7. software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.