Across
- 4. Unauthorized access, modification, or use of an electronic device or some element of a computer system
- 7. Program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer
- 8. Advertising-supported Software
- 10. A type of Malware that locates and saves data from users without them knowing about it
- 11. Malware that allows a cyber-security attacker to take control of an infected computer
- 12. When someone deceives by pretending to be someone else in order to get personal data
- 14. attack that sends an email or displays a Web announcement that falsely claims to be from a legitimate enterprise in an attempt to trick the user into surrendering private information
Down
- 1. pro quo Criminals promise a service in exchange for details - a common example is offering help with IT problems
- 2. An error in a program that prevents the program from running as expected
- 3. Software that encrypts programs and data until a ransom is paid to remove it
- 5. A piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data
- 6. Criminals make a promise of goods in return for details, such as offering a free music download
- 9. A destructive computer program that bores its way through a computer's files or through a computer's network
- 11. Collection of captured bot computers
- 13. Horse A program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful. They can copy themselves, steal information, or harm the host computer