Malware and Security Software Crossword Puzzle

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SPYWARE : Malware designed to secretly gather information from a computer or network
BOTNET : Network of infected computers controlled by a single
TROJAN : Malware disguised as legitimate software to trick users into installing it
KEYLOGGER : Malware that records keystrokes on a computer to
WORM : Self-replicating malware that spreads across networks without user intervention capture sensitive information entity for malicious purposes
ANTIVIRUS : software designed to detect, prevent, and remove harmful programs like viruses from computers and devices.
FIREWALL : a security system that protects a network by controlling which data can enter or leave based on rules.
VIRUS : Malware that attaches itself to files/programs and spreads when those files are executed
RANSOMWARE : Malicious software that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption
ADWARE : Software that displays unwanted advertisements or redirects users to advertising websites
PASSWORD : A secret phrase which, when combined with a username, allows you to access an account.

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QUESTIONS LIST:

spyware : malware designed to secretly gather information from a computer or network
botnet : network of infected computers controlled by a single
trojan : malware disguised as legitimate software to trick users into installing it
keylogger : malware that records keystrokes on a computer to
worm : self-replicating malware that spreads across networks without user intervention capture sensitive information entity for malicious purposes
antivirus : software designed to detect, prevent, and remove harmful programs like viruses from computers and devices.
firewall : a security system that protects a network by controlling which data can enter or leave based on rules.
virus : malware that attaches itself to files/programs and spreads when those files are executed
ransomware : malicious software that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption
adware : software that displays unwanted advertisements or redirects users to advertising websites
password : a secret phrase which, when combined with a username, allows you to access an account.