Across
- 1. A material (like copper) that allows electricity or heat to flow through it easily, or the person leading an orchestra.
- 2. A decentralized, secure digital ledger system that records transactions across many computers; the backbone of cryptocurrency.
- 3. A type of protective software designed to scan for, detect, block, and delete malicious code from your computer.
- 6. Illegal activities, such as identity theft, hacking, or phishing, carried out using computers or the internet.
- 8. A measure of electrical power, commonly checked when buying lightbulbs or measuring an appliance's energy consumption.
- 9. A solid geometric shape with straight parallel sides and two circular ends, like a soda can or the piston chamber in a car engine.
- 10. A step-by-step set of rules or instructions followed by a computer to solve a problem or complete a task.
- 11. A structured, organized collection of data stored electronically in a computer system, easily searched by a query language.
- 12. A heavy, smoky layer of air pollution often trapped over big cities; a blend of "smoke" and "fog."
- 13. To set up, arrange, or customize the hardware or software settings of a computer system for a specific purpose.
- 16. A bowl-shaped depression in the earth's surface, a drainage area for a river, or a permanent fixture used for washing your face.
- 17. An established set of rules governing how data is transmitted between electronic devices, or the official code of behavior in diplomacy.
Down
- 1. The virtual, non-physical environment created by the interconnected computers and networks of the internet.
- 4. A detailed, precise description of the requirements, dimensions, or materials for a project or product; often shortened to "spec."
- 5. A malicious program disguised as legitimate, safe software to trick users; named after a legendary wooden gift from Greek mythology.
- 7. The practice and technology dedicated to defending networks, devices, and data from malicious digital attacks.
- 14. To search through a massive amount of information looking for something specific, or to fish by dragging a large net along the sea floor.
- 15. A hyphenated adjective used to describe the absolute newest, most advanced, and state-of-the-art stage of a technology.