Y9CS Cyber Security Keyword test 6-10

Malware which encrypts a user's files, then demands a ransom payment to decrypt them.

Fraudsters openly ask for money, preying on the generosity of vulnerable people

Set to activate on a particular date - malware to attack the computer in some way

Assigned when a user posts to identify their location

Gathering data about an individual from social networking sites. Put together it forms a complete record of a person’s identity.