Malware and cyber security

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Across
  1. 1. locks a computer, encrypts files, and therefore prevents the user from being able to access the data.
  2. 3. a malicious form of self-replicating software.
  3. 6. Providing customer service online
  4. 8. a large collection of malware-infected devices
  5. 9. a piece of software that appears to perform a useful function but actually performs malicious actions.
  6. 11. software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent.
  7. 12. record every keystroke made by a user.
  8. 13. Bots are automated programs that perform tasks repeatedly.
  9. 14. An email that is disguised in order to trick them into givingup valuable data.
Down
  1. 2. It infects a computer and causes it to download or display malicious adverts or pop-ups when the victim is online.
  2. 4. software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer.
  3. 5. attacker watching the victim while they provide sensitive information.
  4. 7. spread through the network and use the system’s resources.
  5. 10. Monitoring the prices of items to find the best deal