Across
- 2. a self-replicating type of malware that spreads across computer networks by exploiting vulnerabilities in operating systems or network protocols
- 5. unauthorized access to computer systems, typically with the intention of stealing or destroying data
- 7. a type of software designed to detect and remove malicious software from computer systems
- 8. a type of malicious software that replicates itself and spreads to other computer systems or files by attaching its code to host programs or documents
- 9. unwanted electronic messages, typically sent in bulk
- 11. malicious software
- 12. malicious software designed to secretly monitor and collect information about a user's activities on an electronic device
Down
- 1. a type of malware that masquerades as legitimate software to deceive users into installing it on their systems
- 3. a software patch or release containing fixes, improvements, or new features designed to enhance the performance of a program
- 4. a type of cyber attack in which attackers attempt to deceive individuals by posing as trustworthy entities in electronic communications
- 6. a security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
- 10. a secret combination of characters, used to authenticate a user's identity and grant access to a computer system