virus

1. a piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.
4. is a network of computers whose access has been compromised, and that are controlled remotely.
5. all information processed by computer systems, programs and data.
7. software that causes advertisements to be displayed on a computer's desktop or in a web browser, in order to generate income from these ads being shown.
10. type of malware that locks a computer or hijacks a user's files until a ransom is paid.
11. type of malware that records all keystrokes that a user types on their computer.
12. is what malicious users leverage to take advantage of vulnerabilities
14. is a standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers.

2. type of malware that records all keystrokes that a user types on their computer.
3. the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
6. a program designed to breach the security of a computer system while ostensibly performing some innocuous function.
8. attack uses multiple computers and Internet connections to flood the targeted resource.
9. a way to access a computer or device without authentication.
12. messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to one or more recipients via a network.
13. is malicious software that spies on a user, recording keystrokes (i.e. keylogger), such as user names and passwords, tracking user activity on the internet, or activating the microphone or camera on a computer to record physical activity.