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What is the name for a system of connected computers?
Network
What do we call an illegal attempt to damage or disrupt a computer system?
Cyber-attack
Criminals demand this in exchange for not harming the victim or their data.
Ransom
Another word for “company” or “institution” is…
Organisation
The person who suffers from a cybercrime is called…
Victim
A program that can damage a computer or spread to others is a…
Virus
A person who breaks into computer systems illegally is a…
Hacker
If a mistake in the system causes problems, we call it a…
Fault
Criminals often ____ data to hide or protect it from others.
Encrypt
To keep their systems safe, companies must ____ against attacks.
Protect themselves
If an attack occurs, they should ____ it to the authorities.
Report
When a virus moves from one computer to another, we say it can ____ faster.
Spread
Criminals sometimes ____ money by threatening people.
Extort
Something that is not requested or asked for is…
Unsolicited
Dishonest and illegal activities are described as…
Fraudulent
If something is very expensive or difficult to afford, it is…
Costly
