computer crimes quiz

software developed to detect and remove viruses

transforming data into an unreadable form for security

hardware that creates a boundary between your computer and internet

unsolicited email or junk mail

identifying access points into a computer system

individual who gains unauthorized access to data

harmful or damaging program

program that waits for a specific time before causing damage

innocent looking program

self replicating program that sends copies to other computers

illegal use of the internet

stealing data

deliberate damage to operations or equipment

using incorrect identification

eavesdropping or intercepting transmissions

program inserted into a vulnerable system to await further instructions