Across
- 3. An attack in which the victim receives an email disguised to look as if it has come from a reputable source, in order to trick them into giving up valuable data.
- 6. A computer worm is a type of malware that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers.
- 7. A malware that disguises itself as a standard program but is actually a malware.
- 11. A malware that records keystrokes for possible information about the users info
- 12. A computer virus is a type of malware that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code into those programs.
Down
- 1. A type of malware that permanently blocks access to the victim's personal data unless a ransom is paid.
- 2. An attack designed to steal a victim's password or other sensitive data.
- 4. Spyware is a type of malware that aims to gather information about a person or organization and send it to another entity in a way that harms the user by violating their privacy.
- 5. A software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent.
- 8. Adware automatically generates unwanted adverts.
- 9. Internet bots are automated programs that perform tasks repeatedly.
- 10. An attack in which the perpetrator invents a scenario in order to convince the victim to give them data or money.