Malware

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Clues

  • A virus is a piece of coding that is capable of copying itself and spreads when an infected file is opened (5)
  • A worm is a piece of malware that replicates itself onto other computers through a network and doesn't need human help like a virus (4)
  • Adware is malware that presents itself as unwanted advertisements to entice victims to click which allow the attacker to steal data (6)
  • Malware (short for malicious software) is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server or computer network. Malware does the damage after it is implanted or introduced in some way into a target's computer and can take the (7)
  • Ransomware holds your data hostage and threatens to delete and damage it if money is not given. (10)
  • Spyware monitors users actions via key tracking and websites that have been visited. This malware tracks victims activity to discover personal data (7)
  • Trojan horse looks like a legitimate site or link but secretly steals your personal data through links and downloads. (6, 5)

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