Across
- 1. The brain of a computer that executes instructions and performs calculations for the device
- 5. A release that adds new features or improvements to an existing program
- 6. The programs and applications that run on a computer
- 11. Data collected directly and firsthand by the person or organisation doing the research
- 14. A group of computers or devices connected together to communicate and share resources
- 15. A person who attempts to gain unauthorised access to computer systems or intercept data on a network
- 16. The component responsible for generating and rendering images and video on your screen
- 17. A spreadsheet function that adds all values within a selected range of cells
- 18. When a criminal steals someone's personal information to fraudulently pose as that person
- 19. A security method that requires two separate forms of verification before granting access to an account
- 20. The process of converting an encrypted coded message back into its original readable form
- 21. Where your files are kept permanently so they are not lost when your device is turned off
- 22. Raw facts and figures that have been collected but not yet processed or given meaning
- 23. A device's short-term memory that temporarily holds data and programs currently being used
Down
- 2. Data that can identify a specific individual, such as a full name, contact details, or passwords
- 3. A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic to protect a device or network
- 4. A secret combination of characters used to authenticate and control access to an account or device
- 6. A small fix released specifically to repair bugs or close security vulnerabilities in a program
- 7. A wireless internet connection available to the public that carries the risk of hackers intercepting your data
- 8. Data that has been collected, interpreted, or published by someone other than the original researcher
- 9. The physical components that make up a computer system
- 10. A digital tool used to organise, analyse, and calculate data arranged in rows and columns
- 12. The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorised access
- 13. An expression entered into a spreadsheet to perform a calculation, always beginning with the = symbol
- 21. A person who uses deception via methods such as email, text messages, or social media to trick victims