Across
- 3. A malicious code that's number one goal is to infect other computers--Replicate themselves.
- 5. Messages distributed electronically which can also transfer viruses through email.
- 6. Network Security system
- 9. A Microsoft server(Internet Information Server)
- 10. A program that allows someone else to control a system without the user knowing or with their consent
- 11. An internet fraud scam where the scammer tricks the user into telling them their private information
- 14. A person who uses computers to steal unauthorized data
- 15. The process of which a virus goes through to attack your computer.
- 16. A malicious software that was designed to stop computer access until a sum of money was paid.
Down
- 1. A software that is used to damage, disrupt, or steal data
- 2. Distributed denial of service--An attack that disrupts a network.
- 4. Most well-known virus sent through email throughout Microsoft. "Here's that document you asked for."
- 7. programs that protect you from viruses
- 8. A malicious software program installed on a user's computer
- 12. Instructions that interact with a computer allowing it to work
- 13. A malicious code or software that looks legitimate but isn't, designed to inflict damage--named after Greek myth.
