The criminal use of computer systems - Crossword
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Clues
- Not permitted, such as gaining entry to computer material without the owner's consent (12)
- Software written to damage a system or gain illegal entry to it (7)
- Breaking into a computer system that belongs to somebody else (7)
- Program that copies itself and spreads when an infected file is opened (5)
- Malicious program hidden inside software that appears to be genuine (6)
- Program that locks a user's files until a payment is demanded (10)
- Program that secretly records what a user does and reports it back (7)
- Self copying program that spreads between networked computers without any user action (4)
- Dishonest crime in which someone is deceived for financial gain (5)
- Demanding money by threatening to publish private data stolen from a victim (9)
- Changing computer files or settings without permission, punishable by up to ten years in prison (12)
- Software that hides itself so an attacker can secretly control a computer system (7)
- Group of infected computers controlled remotely to launch attacks on other systems (6)
- Spyware that secretly records what is typed to capture passwords and login details (9)
- Fake emails that trick a user into revealing passwords or opening malicious files (8)
- Using another person's personal details to commit crime in their name (13)
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