To convert information into a secure code to prevent unauthorized access.

A fake or false message meant to trick people.

A general guideline/rule based on experience.

Measures taken to guard a system from harm.

Software intended to damage or disrupt systems.

A weakness that can be exploited by attackers.

Designed to deceive or cheat someone

To insert something inside another thing

To start or introduce a new software or attack

Known for being reliable and trustworthy.

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1
to encrypt
To speed up a website’s loading time.
To delete all files from a device.
To convert information into a secure code to prevent unauthorized access.
To send spam emails.
2
a hoax
A general guideline based on experience.
A fake or false message meant to trick people.
A type of malware.
A type of software.
3
Criminals try to _____ into networks to steal sensitive information.
bump
look
break
run
4
You can buy software _____ during seasonal sales.
at times
at a scam
at a discount
at a speed
5
Some files are stored in the cloud and are designed to _____, so you never lose access.
last for
last forever
last until
last never
6
. One of the dangers of certain malware is its ability for _____, which makes it spread rapidly.
self-replication
self-detection
self-embedding
self-deletion
7
a rule of thumb
A computer command.
A type of software.
A precise scientific law.
A general guideline/rule based on experience.
8
After updating the app, you will receive _____ when your account is accessed.
a hoax
a rule of thumb
a notification
a scam
9
To protect your messages, it’s important to _____ them so only authorized users can read them.
extend
encrypt
pick
launch
10
protection
The act of increasing computer speed.
Measures taken to guard a system from harm.
A type of software that creates viruses.
A tool used to design websites.
11
Antivirus programs help to _____ threats before they can cause harm.
detect
save
encrypt
launch
12
malware
A file format for documents.
A trusted antivirus application.
A program designed to improve your computer’s battery life.
Software intended to damage or disrupt systems.
13
vulnerability
A type of antivirus.
The strength of a system’s security.
An encrypted message.
A weakness that can be exploited by attackers.
14
Developers released a security _____ to fix the system’s vulnerability.
interface
launch
patch
scam
15
fraudulent
Related to online shopping at a discount.
A warning message sent by your antivirus
Designed to deceive or cheat someone
Safe and recommended by cybersecurity experts.
16
to embed
To insert something inside another thing
To speed up the internet connection.
To encrypt messages for security.
To delete all files from a system.
17
to launch
To delete unwanted files.
) To update a firewall.
To start or introduce a new software or attack
To stop a cyberattack.
18
A clean and intuitive _____ helps users navigate the program easily.
rootkit
password
segment
interface
19
reputable
Impossible to access.
A type of malware.
Known for being reliable and trustworthy.
Known for causing viruses.
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When a virus _____ your computer, it can cause serious damage.
firewall
rootkit
embeds
infects

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