Across
- 5. what software is malware (bad)
- 7. Monitoring the prices of items to find the best deal
- 8. replicate themselves but do not attach themselves to files as a virus does.
- 9. theft stealing information
- 10. worm, virus, or Trojan. It infects a computer and causes it to download or display malicious adverts or pop-ups when the victim is online.
Down
- 1. piece of software that appears to perform a useful function (such as a game) but unbeknown to the user it also performs malicious actions.
- 2. locks a computer, encrypts files, and therefore prevents the user from being able to access the data.
- 3. malicious form of self-replicating software.
- 4. automated programs that perform tasks repeatedly.
- 6. unwanted software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer.
