Across
- 4. is when a criminal obtains personal information and pretends to be someone else to commit their crimes.
- 7. to get into someone else's computer system without permission in order to find out information or do something illegal
- 8. is short for malicious software and refers to intrusive software that cybercriminals use to steal data or destroy a computer or networked device.
Down
- 1. the action, treated as a criminal offense, of demanding payment or another benefit from someone in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them.
- 2. can take place in several forms and modern technology means that criminals can use various methods to catch their victims off guard
- 3. is when a criminal uses fake emails, texts or calls to trick a person into believing they are from a reputable company.
- 5. a dishonest plan for making money or getting an advantage, especially one that involves tricking people
- 6. is an organized collection of structured information, or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system.