cyber security Crossword Puzzles

Accenture Crossword 2021-04-09

Accenture Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. BUMPER GROWTH IN NEXT GEN TECHNOLOGY
  2. LESS HUMAN INTERVENTION
  3. CYBER SECURITY
  4. UPSKILL TO CLOUD
  5. CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
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  1. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
  2. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CONTEST
  3. VIRTUAL CYBER FUN ACTIVITIES

8 Clues: CYBER SECURITY • UPSKILL TO CLOUD • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY • LESS HUMAN INTERVENTION • VIRTUAL CYBER FUN ACTIVITIES • SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CONTEST • CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRY EXPERTISE • BUMPER GROWTH IN NEXT GEN TECHNOLOGY

cyber security 2015-12-31

cyber security crossword puzzle
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  1. The process of translating plaintext into ciphertext
  2. software that records everything you type, then sends it off to whomever installed the software.
  3. a network based on TCP/ICP protocols (an internet) belonging to an organization
  4. software installed on a network of computers without the owner’s knowledge
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  1. a bridge between two computer networks
  2. the process of attempting to acquire sensitive information used for identity theft
  3. to choose options in order to create a custom system
  4. A capability to limit network traffic between networks and/or information systems
  5. software that displays advertisements; you may see popup ads or a small window or bar that displays ads in your browser.
  6. A person attacks your computer with a bot – or remote control agent – by bypassing your firewall and antivirus software

10 Clues: a bridge between two computer networks • The process of translating plaintext into ciphertext • to choose options in order to create a custom system • software installed on a network of computers without the owner’s knowledge • a network based on TCP/ICP protocols (an internet) belonging to an organization • ...

cyber security 2022-09-07

cyber security crossword puzzle
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  1. set of programs that tell a computer to perform a task.
  2. moment a hacker successfully exploits a vulnerability in a computer or device, and gains access to its files and network.
  3. defensive technology designed to keep the bad guys out
  4. technique used by hackers to obtain sensitive information.
  5. malicious application or script that can be used to take advantage of a computer’s vulnerability.
Down
  1. that allows us to access our files and/or services through the internet from anywhere in the world.
  2. type of malware that functions by spying on user activity without their knowledge.
  3. process of encoding data to prevent theft by ensuring the data can only be accessed with a key.
  4. type of malware aimed to corrupt, erase or modify information on a computer before spreading to others.
  5. group of computers, printers and devices that are interconnected and governed as a whole. --

10 Clues: defensive technology designed to keep the bad guys out • set of programs that tell a computer to perform a task. • technique used by hackers to obtain sensitive information. • type of malware that functions by spying on user activity without their knowledge. • group of computers, printers and devices that are interconnected and governed as a whole. -- • ...

Cyber Security 2023-11-25

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
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  1. Observe each activity on the internet of the victim, gather all information in the background, and send it to someone else is called _________.
  2. Name any one cyber attack
  3. When Internet server is flooded with continuous bogus requests so as to deny legitimate users to use the server or to crash the server is called ____.
  4. an act of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or network is called ____.
Down
  1. A self-replicating program that runs and spreads by modifying other programs or files is ____ A program that is installed on a system to cause it to attack other systems is called _______Zombie
  2. is a kind of online harassment wherein the victim is subjected to a barrage of online messages and emails.
  3. Name any one password cracking tool.
  4. ________ is the attack which extracts confidential information from the bank/financial institutional account holders by illegal ways.
  5. A program that is installed on a system to cause it to attack other systems is called _______
  6. This spyware installs itself onto a device while a user is installing specific PC games, then tracks their online activity is ____

10 Clues: Name any one cyber attack • Name any one password cracking tool. • an act of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or network is called ____. • A program that is installed on a system to cause it to attack other systems is called _______ • is a kind of online harassment wherein the victim is subjected to a barrage of online messages and emails. • ...

Cyber Security 2023-09-18

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
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  1. A common 4 letter password that should be avoided
  2. software to protect your computer
  3. This is can slow down your computer and watch everywhere you go on the internet
  4. unauthorized user who attempts to or gains access to an information system
  5. a network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic
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  1. Two or more computers connected together to share resources
  2. Main component of a server
  3. The front line of denfense in internet security
  4. A “tunnel” for private network browsing
  5. type of online harassment in which perpetrators use digital technologies to target and intimidate victims.

10 Clues: Main component of a server • software to protect your computer • A “tunnel” for private network browsing • The front line of denfense in internet security • A common 4 letter password that should be avoided • Two or more computers connected together to share resources • unauthorized user who attempts to or gains access to an information system • ...

Cyber security 2023-09-09

Cyber security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - bullying refers
  2. - social engineering
  3. - multiplying virus
  4. type of malware
  5. - cyber criminal
  6. - software
Down
  1. - global network
  2. - technology
  3. several people
  4. - computer virus

10 Clues: - software • - technology • several people • type of malware • - global network • - computer virus • - cyber criminal • - bullying refers • - multiplying virus • - social engineering

cyber security 2023-10-26

cyber security crossword puzzle
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  1. Making sure something is true or real.
  2. A secret word to keep your stuff safe.
  3. Things you learn and know.
  4. Your own special space on a website.
  5. The world of computers and the internet.
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  1. To put something on your computer or device.
  2. Giving permission for something.
  3. When someone tries to harm or break something.
  4. Keeping things safe and protected.
  5. Someone who's really good with computers.

10 Clues: Things you learn and know. • Giving permission for something. • Keeping things safe and protected. • Your own special space on a website. • Making sure something is true or real. • A secret word to keep your stuff safe. • The world of computers and the internet. • Someone who's really good with computers. • To put something on your computer or device. • ...

CYBER SECURITY 2023-02-11

CYBER SECURITY crossword puzzle
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  1. A form of malware that demands money from the user in return for something
  2. The form of encryption that requires a single key
  3. The strongest password is: Grrrrrrrr8!!!, Go^sa!, John012109, Am3r1ca!, This_P^zz1e!
  4. Full name of DoS Attack
  5. Is a type of malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as a legitimate program
Down
  1. A password containing at least 10 characters and several unique characters could be described as ______________
  2. A form of malware that gathers data about you and your device usage and forwards this to a third party without your knowledge or consent
  3. What type of password is a strong password with descriptors before or after it?
  4. The process of eavesdropping on what is being sent in a networkwork using a piece of software
  5. The front line of defense in information security

10 Clues: Full name of DoS Attack • The form of encryption that requires a single key • The front line of defense in information security • A form of malware that demands money from the user in return for something • What type of password is a strong password with descriptors before or after it? • ...

cyber security 2023-04-21

cyber security crossword puzzle
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  1. someones whos motive is to get personal data off of you
  2. a subset of the Trojan horse malwear
  3. facts and statistics
  4. any type of malicious softwear
  5. facts provided about something or someone
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  1. information that relates to an individual
  2. pretexting
  3. a type of malicious softwear
  4. a network of computers infected by malware
  5. a network security device

10 Clues: pretexting • facts and statistics • a network security device • a type of malicious softwear • any type of malicious softwear • a subset of the Trojan horse malwear • information that relates to an individual • facts provided about something or someone • a network of computers infected by malware • someones whos motive is to get personal data off of you

Cyber Hackers & Security 2023-06-01

Cyber Hackers & Security crossword puzzle
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  1. A piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data
  2. An incident where information is stolen or taken from a system without the knowledge or authorization of the system's owner
  3. A form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable
  4. Type of program designed to prevent and detect unwanted spyware program installations and to remove those programs if installed
  5. Software designed to detect and destroy computer viruses
  6. Interconnected computing devices that can exchange data and share resources with each other
  7. A network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an organization's previously established security policies
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  1. The fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers
  2. The group responsible for defending an enterprise's use of information systems by maintaining its security posture against a group of mock attackers
  3. It involves using computers, the internet, and other digital technologies to attack or defend against computer systems, networks, and infrastructure attacks
  4. Creation of a false identity by a cybercriminal with the intention of defrauding a victim
  5. Software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system
  6. Software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material (often unwanted) when a user is online
  7. Group that pretends to be an enemy, attempts a physical or digital intrusion against an organization at the direction of that organization, then reports back so that the organization can improve their defenses
  8. Baiting a trap for hackers
  9. The process of exploiting the flaws of a locked-down electronic device to install software other than what the manufacturer has made available for that device. Jailbreaking allows the device owner to gain full access to th

16 Clues: Baiting a trap for hackers • Software designed to detect and destroy computer viruses • Creation of a false identity by a cybercriminal with the intention of defrauding a victim • Interconnected computing devices that can exchange data and share resources with each other • ...

CAM 2025 Challenge 2025-09-01

CAM 2025 Challenge crossword puzzle
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  1. A type of cyber attack that targets a specific individual or group.
  2. Always use long and unique _____ for each of your accounts.
  3. Malware that infects a computer by corrupting or erasing information and sending it to hackers.
  4. A set of rules that control access to a network.
  5. A person who breaks into system
  6. A type of malware that replicates itself to spread.
  7. A type of cyber attack that tricks people into giving up information.
Down
  1. A technique used to guess passwords by trying many combinations
  2. A security flaw in software or hardware.
  3. A type of attack that floods a website with traffic.
  4. This sends an email or text when logging in to make sure it is really you.
  5. A person inside an organisation who poses a security threat.
  6. Identity check using physical traits.
  7. A type of software that locks your files and demands payment.
  8. A small file that tracks your activity on websites.
  9. Unwanted emails or junk mail
  10. Private network to make you anonymous on the internet.

17 Clues: Unwanted emails or junk mail • A person who breaks into system • Identity check using physical traits. • A security flaw in software or hardware. • A set of rules that control access to a network. • A small file that tracks your activity on websites. • A type of malware that replicates itself to spread. • A type of attack that floods a website with traffic. • ...

cyber security 2017-05-12

cyber security crossword puzzle
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  1. threat through natural disasters
  2. reviewing or reading data, information or system documentations without permission of the owner
  3. sending to much traffic to a particular computer system
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  1. allowing information to pass to any person or organisation without permission
  2. crimes that can only be carried out using computer networks or systems
  3. users can be denied access to services or data which they require and have the permission
  4. cause problems with companies for political reasons
  5. the technician or network manager will take the steps required to remove or reduce the vulnerability
  6. gaining access to computer systems
  7. a remote security scanning tool

10 Clues: a remote security scanning tool • threat through natural disasters • gaining access to computer systems • cause problems with companies for political reasons • sending to much traffic to a particular computer system • crimes that can only be carried out using computer networks or systems • allowing information to pass to any person or organisation without permission • ...

CYBER SECURITY 2023-09-20

CYBER SECURITY crossword puzzle
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  1. malicious software
  2. protection of computing security
  3. cyber architecture
  4. malware
  5. steal sensitive information
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  1. protecting info from unauthorised party
  2. authorised parties able to access
  3. set of rules
  4. trial and error
  5. distributive information

10 Clues: malware • set of rules • trial and error • malicious software • cyber architecture • distributive information • steal sensitive information • protection of computing security • authorised parties able to access • protecting info from unauthorised party

Cyber security 2023-04-21

Cyber security crossword puzzle
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  1. hacking with malicious intent
  2. looking over at someones phone
  3. genorater attacks a quiz with questions to get infomation
  4. facts and statistics together
  5. attack dupes victum into opening emails/text messeges
  6. error action/decision that wasnt intended
  7. force attack hacking method uses trial and error to crack passwords
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  1. facts provided/learnt
  2. hacking without malicious intent
  3. gain unortharized acsess to someones deatails

10 Clues: facts provided/learnt • facts and statistics together • hacking with malicious intent • looking over at someones phone • hacking without malicious intent • error action/decision that wasnt intended • gain unortharized acsess to someones deatails • attack dupes victum into opening emails/text messeges • genorater attacks a quiz with questions to get infomation • ...

CYBER SECURITY 2025-01-07

CYBER SECURITY crossword puzzle
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  1. - A copy of data stored in a safe location to protect against loss or damage.
  2. - The protection of personal information from unauthorized access.
  3. - The process of converting information into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access.
  4. - A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
  5. - Malicious software designed to infect and damage computer systems.
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  1. - A secret word or code used to protect access to systems or accounts.
  2. - A method used to trick individuals into revealing personal information through deceptive emails or websites.
  3. - A person who illegally gains access to computers or networks.
  4. - Information stored electronically, often used for analysis and decision-making.
  5. - Malicious software designed to harm or exploit any device, service, or network.

10 Clues: - A person who illegally gains access to computers or networks. • - The protection of personal information from unauthorized access. • - Malicious software designed to infect and damage computer systems. • - A secret word or code used to protect access to systems or accounts. • - A copy of data stored in a safe location to protect against loss or damage. • ...

CYBER SECURITY 2025-01-07

CYBER SECURITY crossword puzzle
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  1. - A copy of data stored in a safe location to protect against loss or damage.
  2. - The protection of personal information from unauthorized access.
  3. - The process of converting information into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access.
  4. - A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
  5. - Malicious software designed to infect and damage computer systems.
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  1. - A secret word or code used to protect access to systems or accounts.
  2. - A method used to trick individuals into revealing personal information through deceptive emails or websites.
  3. - A person who illegally gains access to computers or networks.
  4. - Information stored electronically, often used for analysis and decision-making.
  5. - Malicious software designed to harm or exploit any device, service, or network.

10 Clues: - A person who illegally gains access to computers or networks. • - The protection of personal information from unauthorized access. • - Malicious software designed to infect and damage computer systems. • - A secret word or code used to protect access to systems or accounts. • - A copy of data stored in a safe location to protect against loss or damage. • ...

Cyber Security 2023-10-10

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
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  1. a secret word or combination of letters or numbers, used for communicating with another person or with a computer to prove who you are:
  2. protection of a person, building, organization, or country against threats such as crime or attacks by foreign countries:
  3. the instructions that control what a computer does; computer programs:
  4. an electronic machine that is used for storing, organizing, and finding words, numbers, and pictures, for doing calculations, and for controlling other machines:
  5. software that automatically puts advertisements onto a computer screen when a person is using the internet:
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  1. a computer program or part of a computer program that can make copies of itself and is intended to prevent the computer from working normally
  2. involving, using, or relating to computers, especially the internet
  3. computer software that is designed to damage the way a computer works
  4. software that collects information about how someone uses the internet, or personal information such as passwords, without the user knowing about it
  5. the large system of connected computers around the world that allows people to share information and communicate with each other:

10 Clues: involving, using, or relating to computers, especially the internet • computer software that is designed to damage the way a computer works • the instructions that control what a computer does; computer programs: • software that automatically puts advertisements onto a computer screen when a person is using the internet: • ...

Cyber security 2025-07-07

Cyber security crossword puzzle
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  1. : Malicious software that replicates itself
  2. : Scam tricking individuals for personal info
  3. : Protects against malicious programs
  4. : Someone who exploits security vulnerabilities to access systems
  5. : Converting data into secret code
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  1. : Locks system until ransom paid
  2. : Hidden flaw in software
  3. : Secretly gathers personal information from computers
  4. : Malware that appears legitimate
  5. : Protects networks by filtering incoming and outgoing traffic

10 Clues: : Hidden flaw in software • : Locks system until ransom paid • : Malware that appears legitimate • : Converting data into secret code • : Protects against malicious programs • : Malicious software that replicates itself • : Scam tricking individuals for personal info • : Secretly gathers personal information from computers • ...

Cyber security 2022-09-07

Cyber security crossword puzzle
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  1. An important process that verifies a user is really who they are; many different ways this can be done
  2. I am not a robot
  3. A technique used typically to guess a password by trying every single combination in order without much extra thought or effort; usually only breaks weak passwords (two words)
  4. a collection of malware infested computers that form a network to attack
  5. A bit of malicious code that attaches itself to files and attempts to replicate itself; can be removed if its definition is known
  6. Ethical hacking in order to find any cybersecurity weaknesses is known as _____testing.
Down
  1. Full name of DoS attack
  2. An annoying malware that spams you with ads
  3. When raw data is put into context and has meaning, the data transforms into _____
  4. Malicious code that does not need to be attached to a file and runs independently, replicating itself across systems and consuming system and network resources.

10 Clues: I am not a robot • Full name of DoS attack • An annoying malware that spams you with ads • a collection of malware infested computers that form a network to attack • When raw data is put into context and has meaning, the data transforms into _____ • Ethical hacking in order to find any cybersecurity weaknesses is known as _____testing. • ...

cyber security 2022-09-07

cyber security crossword puzzle
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  1. technique used by hackers to obtain sensitive information.
  2. set of programs that tell a computer to perform a task.
  3. defensive technology designed to keep the bad guys out
  4. group of computers, printers and devices that are interconnected and governed as a whole. --
  5. moment a hacker successfully exploits a vulnerability in a computer or device, and gains access to its files and network.
  6. malicious application or script that can be used to take advantage of a computer’s vulnerability.
Down
  1. type of malware aimed to corrupt, erase or modify information on a computer before spreading to others.
  2. type of malware that functions by spying on user activity without their knowledge.
  3. process of encoding data to prevent theft by ensuring the data can only be accessed with a key.
  4. that allows us to access our files and/or services through the internet from anywhere in the world.

10 Clues: defensive technology designed to keep the bad guys out • set of programs that tell a computer to perform a task. • technique used by hackers to obtain sensitive information. • type of malware that functions by spying on user activity without their knowledge. • group of computers, printers and devices that are interconnected and governed as a whole. -- • ...

Cyber Security 2022-11-23

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
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  1. You could say that you can never make yourself 100% secure against attackers.
  2. Trojans, spyware, adware, and worms are all examples of this
  3. Users on a network can be put into groups, with each group having a unique set of privileges
  4. This is type of malware that is installed by the user of the computer without them knowing it's malware
  5. this is a type of malware that looks at what you do on your computer and can log everyone of your keystrokes
Down
  1. It scans the data to make sure it doesn’t contain anything malicious and that it follows the rules set by the network.
  2. is software that scans any file that is able to execute code
  3. is the term for when human users of a system are tricked into providing confidential information
  4. a software that automatically checks for available updates for the software you have on your computer.
  5. a large collection of malware-infected devices (zombies) used to perform an attack or to exploit known weaknesses in a system?

10 Clues: is software that scans any file that is able to execute code • Trojans, spyware, adware, and worms are all examples of this • You could say that you can never make yourself 100% secure against attackers. • Users on a network can be put into groups, with each group having a unique set of privileges • ...

Cyber Security 2019-11-21

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
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  1. D______ of service
  2. P_________ mails that try to trick users into giving away personal details.
  3. Programs similar to viruses except that they are not hidden within other files
  4. M_______ is malicious software that is designed to hack a system
  5. Programs that monitor user activities (such as websites visited, usernames and passwords used)
  6. B_____ force Where a program is used to find a password
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  1. P______ - Where users do not adhere to network policy.
  2. Programs that attempt to blackmail a user into making a payment to a hacker.
  3. Programs embedded (hidden) within other files. They replicate themselves and become part of other programs.
  4. Programs which pretend to be legitimate but in reality are malware.

10 Clues: D______ of service • P______ - Where users do not adhere to network policy. • B_____ force Where a program is used to find a password • M_______ is malicious software that is designed to hack a system • Programs which pretend to be legitimate but in reality are malware. • P_________ mails that try to trick users into giving away personal details. • ...

Cyber security 2024-03-20

Cyber security crossword puzzle
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  1. A harmful software
  2. The act of stealing a users data
  3. data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks
  4. stored information
  5. a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data
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  1. The phrase used to authorize access to your data
  2. A virus that holds the victims data until a fee is paid
  3. Digital barrier that blocks access to outside intruders
  4. The software that protects your computer from viruses
  5. A virus that displays ads while a program is running

10 Clues: A harmful software • stored information • The act of stealing a users data • The phrase used to authorize access to your data • A virus that displays ads while a program is running • The software that protects your computer from viruses • A virus that holds the victims data until a fee is paid • Digital barrier that blocks access to outside intruders • ...

cyber security 2024-10-10

cyber security crossword puzzle
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  1. used to communicate
  2. term used for various pop-up advertisements that show up on your computer or mobile device
  3. used to verify
  4. the state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people
  5. the possible4 exposure to harm or injury
  6. name used to tell who you are on a website
  7. info about a particular person that exists on the internet on the result of their online activity
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  1. software developed by cybercriminals
  2. emails a type of online scam that targets consumers by sending them an e-mail that appears to be from a well known source
  3. the attempt to manage social change and regulate3 the future development

10 Clues: used to verify • used to communicate • software developed by cybercriminals • the possible4 exposure to harm or injury • name used to tell who you are on a website • the attempt to manage social change and regulate3 the future development • the state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people • ...

cyber security 2024-10-10

cyber security crossword puzzle
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  1. used to tell who you are on a website
  2. used to verify or identify
  3. so they can communicate with you when they need
  4. are a type of online scam
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  1. info a specific person
  2. the attempt to manage social change
  3. term used for most advertisements
  4. threats a possible exposure to harm
  5. of the state or condition of being free
  6. software development by threats

10 Clues: info a specific person • used to verify or identify • are a type of online scam • software development by threats • term used for most advertisements • the attempt to manage social change • threats a possible exposure to harm • used to tell who you are on a website • of the state or condition of being free • so they can communicate with you when they need

Cyber Security 2022-11-14

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
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  1. A person who tries to gain unauthorised access to a computer.
  2. The software that runs a computer.
  3. To copy a file from the internet onto your computer or device.
  4. A group of interconnected computers/devices.
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  1. Illegal terrorist activity carried out online.
  2. Files that are encrypted have been altered using a secret code and are unreadable to unauthorised parties.
  3. Also known as network manager. A person with the responsibility of managing and maintaining the network within an organisation.
  4. Computer code designed to damage a computer system.
  5. The programs, applications and data in a computer system. Any parts of a computer system that aren't physical.
  6. A sequence of logical instructions for carrying out a task. In computing, algorithms are needed to design computer programs.

10 Clues: The software that runs a computer. • A group of interconnected computers/devices. • Illegal terrorist activity carried out online. • Computer code designed to damage a computer system. • A person who tries to gain unauthorised access to a computer. • To copy a file from the internet onto your computer or device. • ...

Cyber Security 2023-09-15

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Method of acquiring passwords over a network
  2. Process to identify someone
  3. A method to scramble data
  4. Displays advertisements on devices
Down
  1. A protocol to authorize service requests between trusted hosts
  2. A type of virus which is installed through spam emails
  3. General recognition for features
  4. Example of external threats
  5. Method of protecting against viruses
  6. A group of infected computers

10 Clues: A method to scramble data • Process to identify someone • Example of external threats • A group of infected computers • General recognition for features • Displays advertisements on devices • Method of protecting against viruses • Method of acquiring passwords over a network • A type of virus which is installed through spam emails • ...

Cyber Security 2023-10-10

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a secret word or combination of letters or numbers, used for communicating with another person or with a computer to prove who you are:
  2. protection of a person, building, organization, or country against threats such as crime or attacks by foreign countries:
  3. the instructions that control what a computer does; computer programs:
  4. an electronic machine that is used for storing, organizing, and finding words, numbers, and pictures, for doing calculations, and for controlling other machines:
  5. software that automatically puts advertisements onto a computer screen when a person is using the internet:
Down
  1. a computer program or part of a computer program that can make copies of itself and is intended to prevent the computer from working normally
  2. involving, using, or relating to computers, especially the internet
  3. computer software that is designed to damage the way a computer works
  4. software that collects information about how someone uses the internet, or personal information such as passwords, without the user knowing about it
  5. the large system of connected computers around the world that allows people to share information and communicate with each other:

10 Clues: involving, using, or relating to computers, especially the internet • computer software that is designed to damage the way a computer works • the instructions that control what a computer does; computer programs: • software that automatically puts advertisements onto a computer screen when a person is using the internet: • ...

Cyber safety Georgia 2016-06-08

Cyber safety Georgia crossword puzzle
Across
  1. information: people can hack into it
  2. software: it will protect your security
  3. people go on it
  4. people use it to communicate online
  5. media: people share what they have done or be mean
  6. it is a virus
  7. need it
  8. for something to load
  9. bullying : it can hurt your feelings
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  1. : your divice is sick
  2. most people should have it
  3. pretends to be someone and steels information
  4. can interrupt it
  5. theft: someone that steels something
  6. ups : silly things come on you divice
  7. it happens often

16 Clues: need it • it is a virus • people go on it • can interrupt it • it happens often • : your divice is sick • for something to load • most people should have it • people use it to communicate online • information: people can hack into it • theft: someone that steels something • bullying : it can hurt your feelings • ups : silly things come on you divice • ...

CF Chapter 1 & 2 2023-10-23

CF Chapter 1 & 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A secure virtual network that uses the public network (i.e., the Internet). The security of a virtual private network lies in the encryption of packet content between the endpoints that define the virtual private network
  2. The 3 states of data are Data at rest, Data in transit, Data in ???
  3. Script Kiddies are cyber-criminals having little or no ???, often using existing tools or instructions to launch attacks.
  4. The 3 security services for controlling access are ???, Authorization, Accounting
  5. is a weakness that makes a target susceptible to an attack.
Down
  1. The 3 principles of security are Confidentiality, ???, Availability
  2. Grey hat hackers who rally and protest against different political and social ideas. Hacktivists publicly protest against organizations or governments by posting articles, videos, leaking sensitive information, and performing distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.
  3. Hat Hackers cyber-criminals who violate computer and network security for personal gain, or for malicious reasons, such as attacking networks.
  4. A type records that cyber criminals would be interested in stealing from organisations (hint: hospital)
  5. ??? net is a method of sending information from one device to another using removable media

10 Clues: is a weakness that makes a target susceptible to an attack. • The 3 principles of security are Confidentiality, ???, Availability • The 3 states of data are Data at rest, Data in transit, Data in ??? • The 3 security services for controlling access are ???, Authorization, Accounting • ...

037-1 2024-07-12

037-1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Unauthorized access to sensitive data.
  2. Pertaining to the digital world and security.
  3. Individuals who exploit security vulnerabilities.
  4. A scandal involving unauthorized data access.
  5. Investigation of digital evidence.
  6. To make something less secure or vulnerable.
  7. Financial information affected by the breach.
  8. Wrongful deception to gain something.
  9. Information that was compromised.
  10. Ongoing observation to detect irregularities.
  11. Notification of a potential security issue.
  12. Personal information targeted by cybercriminals.
  13. Legal resolution and compensation related to the breach.
  14. Credentials potentially compromised in the breach.
Down
  1. State of having sensitive data made public.
  2. Type of information that could be stolen.
  3. A software update for fixing vulnerabilities.
  4. Individuals affected by the data breach.
  5. Unintentional release of confidential information.
  6. To protect against unauthorized access.
  7. A technique used to obtain sensitive information fraudulently.
  8. The company involved in the 2017 breach.
  9. To gain unauthorized access to a system.
  10. Process of encoding data for security.
  11. Rules governing data protection.

25 Clues: Rules governing data protection. • Information that was compromised. • Investigation of digital evidence. • Wrongful deception to gain something. • Unauthorized access to sensitive data. • Process of encoding data for security. • To protect against unauthorized access. • Individuals affected by the data breach. • The company involved in the 2017 breach. • ...

Cybersecurity 2021-10-23

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Avoid using these public ones
  2. Being harassed or threatened online
  3. Cybersecurity Awareness Month
  4. Frequent software --- fix cybersecurity “loopholes” attackers can exploit
  5. Something you shouldn't share online
  6. This security software company was purchased by Intel in February 2011
  7. Software that is created specifically to help detect, prevent and remove software viruses
  8. Division of the Ministry of Science, Energy, and Technology that addresses cyber threat matters
  9. Made possible by using algorithms to create complex codes out of simple data, effectively making it more difficult for cyber thieves to gain access to the information
Down
  1. The practice of tricking Internet users into revealing personal or confidential information which can then be used illicitly
  2. Cybersecurity Awareness Month Theme 2021
  3. Type of security threat
  4. An attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system
  5. Being pursued by someone through the anonymity of social media
  6. Establishes secure and encrypted connections to provide greater privacy

15 Clues: Type of security threat • Avoid using these public ones • Cybersecurity Awareness Month • Being harassed or threatened online • Something you shouldn't share online • Cybersecurity Awareness Month Theme 2021 • Being pursued by someone through the anonymity of social media • An attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system • ...

Cybersecurity Awareness - Security at Home 2025-09-26

Cybersecurity Awareness - Security at Home crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The process of identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing risks to organizational assets.
  2. Protection of devices like laptops, desktops, and mobile phones from cyber threats.
  3. Determines what an authenticated user is allowed to do within a system.
  4. is a security exercise where a cyber-security expert attempts to find and exploit vulnerabilities in a computer system.
  5. A system that aggregates and analyzes security data from across an organization to detect threats and support incident response.
  6. A vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor and has no patch available, often exploited quickly by attackers.
Down
  1. Routine practices and steps users take to maintain system health and improve security.
  2. A weakness in a system or application that can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access or cause damage.
  3. Manipulating people into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security.
  4. Mechanisms that restrict access to systems, data, and resources based on user roles and permissions.

10 Clues: Determines what an authenticated user is allowed to do within a system. • Protection of devices like laptops, desktops, and mobile phones from cyber threats. • Routine practices and steps users take to maintain system health and improve security. • The process of identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing risks to organizational assets. • ...

cyber security 2022-09-15

cyber security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Programs that automatically execute tasks as ordered by the creator of the program that has infected them.
  2. vector: The technique a hacker uses to gain access to a computer or network in order to achieve a malicious outcome.
  3. privilege: Having ultimate control of any given system.
  4. Cryptocurrency, a form of electronic cash created by Satoshi Nakamoto.
  5. An alternative way to access software or hardware, typically unauthorized and implanted by intelligence agencies.
Down
  1. A collection of private computers that are infected with malicious software that are being controlled without the owner’s knowledge.
  2. Persistent Threats: When an unauthorized user invades a network, stays for an extended period of time, and steals data without harming the network.
  3. hat hacking Hacking with malicious intent. Typically to gain access to a computer and steal as much data as possible.
  4. The way in which the identity of a user is confirmed.
  5. Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.

10 Clues: The way in which the identity of a user is confirmed. • privilege: Having ultimate control of any given system. • Cryptocurrency, a form of electronic cash created by Satoshi Nakamoto. • Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. • ...

cyber security 2022-09-07

cyber security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. technique used by hackers to obtain sensitive information.
  2. set of programs that tell a computer to perform a task.
  3. defensive technology designed to keep the bad guys out
  4. group of computers, printers and devices that are interconnected and governed as a whole. --
  5. moment a hacker successfully exploits a vulnerability in a computer or device, and gains access to its files and network.
  6. malicious application or script that can be used to take advantage of a computer’s vulnerability.
Down
  1. type of malware aimed to corrupt, erase or modify information on a computer before spreading to others.
  2. type of malware that functions by spying on user activity without their knowledge.
  3. process of encoding data to prevent theft by ensuring the data can only be accessed with a key.
  4. that allows us to access our files and/or services through the internet from anywhere in the world.

10 Clues: defensive technology designed to keep the bad guys out • set of programs that tell a computer to perform a task. • technique used by hackers to obtain sensitive information. • type of malware that functions by spying on user activity without their knowledge. • group of computers, printers and devices that are interconnected and governed as a whole. -- • ...

Cyber Security 2020-10-20

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the process of encoding something.
  2. the program and other operating information used by computers.
  3. due regard for the feelings, wishes and rights of others.
  4. the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing or any other medium.
Down
  1. the state or fact of having the duty to deal with something or have control over something.
  2. the string of characters which allow access into a device.
  3. malware on your device when it is not secure.
  4. the feeling of being safe from danger or threat.
  5. Something that protects our device from unauthorized access.
  6. a device we use in our daily life (hint: it ends with an R)

10 Clues: the process of encoding something. • malware on your device when it is not secure. • the feeling of being safe from danger or threat. • due regard for the feelings, wishes and rights of others. • the string of characters which allow access into a device. • a device we use in our daily life (hint: it ends with an R) • ...

Cyber Security 2023-05-02

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Process of developing, adding, and testing security features within applications to prevent security vulnerabilities
  2. A person who makes and rents out costumes
  3. Virtual Private Network
  4. Information, especially facts or numbers
Down
  1. A secret word or combination of letters or numbers
  2. The system for using computers to send messages over the internet
  3. A large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts
  4. A device or program that stops people from seeing or using information on a computer without permission while it is connected to the internet
  5. An object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose
  6. The large system of connected computers around the world that allows people to share information and communicate with each other

10 Clues: Virtual Private Network • Information, especially facts or numbers • A person who makes and rents out costumes • A secret word or combination of letters or numbers • The system for using computers to send messages over the internet • An object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose • ...

cyber security 2022-05-05

cyber security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a type of malware that modifies information on a computer
  2. virtual private network
  3. distributed denial of service
  4. someone who enters a technological divice illegaly
  5. attacker uses malici=ous codes to take the victims information
  6. a type of software allowing an attacker to take over a computer
Down
  1. set of programs that allow a computer to perform the task
  2. a technique allowing the hacker to imporsonate
  3. protection of technological devices
  4. malicious softwares

10 Clues: malicious softwares • virtual private network • distributed denial of service • protection of technological devices • a technique allowing the hacker to imporsonate • someone who enters a technological divice illegaly • a type of malware that modifies information on a computer • set of programs that allow a computer to perform the task • ...

CYBER SECURITY 2023-09-20

CYBER SECURITY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to steal sensitive information
  2. malware
  3. protection of computing systems and data that these systems store
  4. set of rules
Down
  1. the virtual and dynamic space created by the machine clones
  2. protecting info.from inauthorized parties
  3. attack data to web application
  4. malicious software
  5. attack uses trial & attack method
  6. automated process

10 Clues: malware • set of rules • automated process • malicious software • to steal sensitive information • attack data to web application • attack uses trial & attack method • protecting info.from inauthorized parties • the virtual and dynamic space created by the machine clones • protection of computing systems and data that these systems store

Cyber Security 2023-09-09

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. attack use the trial-and-error method
  2. to steal sensitive information
  3. malware to replicate itself
  4. unexcepted changes in computer
  5. distribution of information
Down
  1. cyber architecture
  2. automated process
  3. set of rules
  4. protecting info. from unauthorized parties
  5. malicious spread through files

10 Clues: set of rules • automated process • cyber architecture • malware to replicate itself • distribution of information • to steal sensitive information • unexcepted changes in computer • malicious spread through files • attack use the trial-and-error method • protecting info. from unauthorized parties

Cyber Security 2024-03-14

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a technology that creates a secure, encrypted connection over an insecure network like the Internet.
  2. practice of sending spam emails by impersonating legitimate sources.
  3. a situation in which an attacker can physically look at a device’s screen or keyboard and enter passwords to obtain personal information
  4. an error in the design or implementation of a system that can be exploited to cause unexpected or undesirable behaviour
  5. the process of transforming an ordinary message (plaintext) into a meaningless message (ciphertext)
  6. Only authorized users and processes should be able to access or modify data
Down
  1. Authorized users should be able to access data whenever they need to do so
  2. a hardware or software-based network security device that monitors all incoming and outgoing traffic
  3. a type of attack on computing devices in which an attacker attempts to steal the identity of a legitimate user and pretend to be someone else
  4. malware to extort money from users for ransom by gaining unauthorized access to sensitive user information and demanding payment to delete or return that information from the user.

10 Clues: practice of sending spam emails by impersonating legitimate sources. • Authorized users should be able to access data whenever they need to do so • Only authorized users and processes should be able to access or modify data • the process of transforming an ordinary message (plaintext) into a meaningless message (ciphertext) • ...

Cyber security 2023-10-06

Cyber security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Network that is designed to block unauthorized access
  2. person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access
  3. software control panel that enables the user to configure the appearance or actions
  4. Authorized Use Policy
  5. malicious software that holds your data for ransom
Down
  1. any software that infects and damages a computer
  2. fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages pretending to be a reputable company
  3. software to detect and destroy computer virus
  4. a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission
  5. collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible

10 Clues: Authorized Use Policy • software to detect and destroy computer virus • any software that infects and damages a computer • malicious software that holds your data for ransom • Network that is designed to block unauthorized access • person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access • a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission • ...

Cyber Security 2024-11-28

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A program that can harm your computer, often by stealing data
  2. The network that connects millions of computers around the world.
  3. The act of protecting your personal data and devices from harm.
  4. The act of pretending to be someone else to gain access to personal information
  5. A type of message that tricks you into giving up personal information
  6. A digital address used to identify a website
Down
  1. A security software designed to prevent harmful software from entering your computer
  2. The act of making sure your devices and data are safe online
  3. A system used to keep information private by converting it into a code
  4. A secret word or phrase used to gain access to a computer or system.

10 Clues: A digital address used to identify a website • The act of making sure your devices and data are safe online • A program that can harm your computer, often by stealing data • The act of protecting your personal data and devices from harm. • The network that connects millions of computers around the world. • ...

Cyber Security 2024-08-05

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. To keep your social media secure you should check your ____
  2. If someone is looking over your shoulder your being?
  3. What should you never share online?
  4. When creating a strong password lenght = ?
Down
  1. Another name for a computer virus (7)
  2. Do this regularly to your devices
  3. Hacking people is know as social ______?
  4. A type of phishing involving QR codes
  5. If you recieve a phishing email at work you should?
  6. What should you share instead of attachements?

10 Clues: Do this regularly to your devices • What should you never share online? • Another name for a computer virus (7) • A type of phishing involving QR codes • Hacking people is know as social ______? • When creating a strong password lenght = ? • What should you share instead of attachements? • If you recieve a phishing email at work you should? • ...

Cyber Security 2024-10-08

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Digital systems and the online world
  2. Process of identifying a user's identity
  3. Technology allows us to access files through IE
  4. Used by hackers to obtain sensitive information
Down
  1. Limits access to private networks
  2. Method of protecting sensitive information
  3. Copy of a system or the network to protect data
  4. Software designed to detect malware infections
  5. Causes damaged on computers
  6. Small files stored on a computer

10 Clues: Causes damaged on computers • Small files stored on a computer • Limits access to private networks • Digital systems and the online world • Process of identifying a user's identity • Method of protecting sensitive information • Software designed to detect malware infections • Copy of a system or the network to protect data • Technology allows us to access files through IE • ...

cyber security 2024-10-25

cyber security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Tries to steal information by impersonating a trusted entity.
  2. Security The practice of protecting a computer network from intruders, whether targeted attackers or opportunistic malware.
  3. Specialist Protects a company from cyber threats.
  4. A type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate software or file to trick users into installing it.
  5. Creates harmful software to damage the network.
Down
  1. The process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
  2. An incident where unauthorized individuals gain access to confidential data, often resulting in the loss of personal or sensitive information.
  3. Software that secretly monitors user activity on a computer or device, often used to collect personal information.
  4. Acts as a security barrier, inspecting every request and filtering threats.
  5. Attempts to break into a system by manipulating data input.

10 Clues: Creates harmful software to damage the network. • Specialist Protects a company from cyber threats. • Attempts to break into a system by manipulating data input. • Tries to steal information by impersonating a trusted entity. • Acts as a security barrier, inspecting every request and filtering threats. • ...

CYBER SECURITY 2025-01-07

CYBER SECURITY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - A copy of data stored in a safe location to protect against loss or damage.
  2. - The protection of personal information from unauthorized access.
  3. - The process of converting information into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access.
  4. - A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
  5. - Malicious software designed to infect and damage computer systems.
Down
  1. - A secret word or code used to protect access to systems or accounts.
  2. - A method used to trick individuals into revealing personal information through deceptive emails or websites.
  3. - A person who illegally gains access to computers or networks.
  4. - Information stored electronically, often used for analysis and decision-making.
  5. - Malicious software designed to harm or exploit any device, service, or network.

10 Clues: - A person who illegally gains access to computers or networks. • - The protection of personal information from unauthorized access. • - Malicious software designed to infect and damage computer systems. • - A secret word or code used to protect access to systems or accounts. • - A copy of data stored in a safe location to protect against loss or damage. • ...

CYBER SECURITY 2025-09-22

CYBER SECURITY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Tempat cari maklumat, main game, tengok video
  2. Beritahu guru atau ibu bapa jika ada masalah
  3. Perkataan rahsia untuk masuk akaun
  4. Beri sesuatu kepada orang lain
  5. Milik sendiri, jangan kongsi dengan orang lain
Down
  1. Nama yang digunakan untuk log masuk
  2. Helah untuk curi maklumat atau duit
  3. Tekan butang pada skrin
  4. Orang yang cuba masuk komputer tanpa izin
  5. Tidak bahaya dan dilindungi

10 Clues: Tekan butang pada skrin • Tidak bahaya dan dilindungi • Beri sesuatu kepada orang lain • Perkataan rahsia untuk masuk akaun • Nama yang digunakan untuk log masuk • Helah untuk curi maklumat atau duit • Orang yang cuba masuk komputer tanpa izin • Beritahu guru atau ibu bapa jika ada masalah • Tempat cari maklumat, main game, tengok video • ...

Cybersecurity 2023-09-13

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Avoid using these public ones
  2. Being harassed or threatened online
  3. Cybersecurity Awareness Month
  4. Frequent software --- fix cybersecurity “loopholes” attackers can exploit
  5. Something you shouldn't share online
  6. This security software company was purchased by Intel in February 2011
  7. Software that is created specifically to help detect, prevent and remove software viruses
  8. Division of the Ministry of Science, Energy, and Technology that addresses cyber threat matters
  9. Made possible by using algorithms to create complex codes out of simple data, effectively making it more difficult for cyber thieves to gain access to the information
Down
  1. The practice of tricking Internet users into revealing personal or confidential information which can then be used illicitly
  2. Cybersecurity Awareness Month Theme 2021
  3. Type of security threat
  4. An attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system
  5. Being pursued by someone through the anonymity of social media
  6. Establishes secure and encrypted connections to provide greater privacy

15 Clues: Type of security threat • Avoid using these public ones • Cybersecurity Awareness Month • Being harassed or threatened online • Something you shouldn't share online • Cybersecurity Awareness Month Theme 2021 • Being pursued by someone through the anonymity of social media • An attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system • ...

Module 7 Puzzle 2021-09-29

Module 7 Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Accessed to find postings from or about your target
  2. This conflict in 1990 had the first known cyber warfare component
  3. The NSA and ______ have allegedly had one of their cyber spies caught in the past
  4. Standard Linux command that is also available as a Windows application that can be used to create bitstream images and make a forensic copy
  5. This command shows any shared files that are open
  6. This website is the most useful in obtaining the address and phone numbers of those folks living outside the U.S.
  7. This type of warfare often involves propaganda and disinformation campaigns
  8. Modeling language used by systems engineers
  9. The process of finding names, addresses, and phone numbers using popular websites like Yahoo
  10. Using the Internet to terrorize someone or some group of individuals
Down
  1. This matrix is the most appropriate tool for capturing the requirements of any security process or system
  2. This type of diagram shows how any entity might interact with a system
  3. Cyber criminals can use your personal information to guess these
  4. A political group that has used the internet for political intimidation
  5. Cyber terrorism is differentiated from other cyber crimes because it is usually politically or ______ motivated
  6. According to the October 2002 InfoWorld article, the following system is vulnerable to attack
  7. This type of "data" is data relevant to an investigation
  8. The most popular search engine used to gather personal information
  9. This website has been a focus of identity theft criminals to gain access to personal data and pictures
  10. Linux stores these logs at the following location /var/log/mail.*

20 Clues: Modeling language used by systems engineers • This command shows any shared files that are open • Accessed to find postings from or about your target • This type of "data" is data relevant to an investigation • Cyber criminals can use your personal information to guess these • This conflict in 1990 had the first known cyber warfare component • ...

Cyber Security Awareness 2023-03-04

Cyber Security Awareness crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Using encryption and other security technologies to protect online activities and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
  2. A common form of social engineering that involves sending fraudulent emails or messages in order to steal information or spread malware.
  3. The practice of protecting information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
  4. A mindset and set of behaviors that prioritize cybersecurity and make it a fundamental part of organizational culture.
  5. Policies and procedures for safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
  6. The process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber risks in order to protect against cyber attacks.
Down
  1. Tools and techniques for detecting and removing malicious software, including viruses, worms, and Trojans.
  2. A targeted form of phishing that involves customized messages designed to deceive a specific individual or group.
  3. Strategies for creating strong, unique passwords and protecting them from unauthorized access.
  4. Techniques used by cybercriminals to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or taking harmful actions.
  5. Best practices for keeping digital devices and online accounts clean and secure.
  6. Best practices for staying safe while browsing the internet, including avoiding risky websites and downloading files from trusted sources.

12 Clues: Best practices for keeping digital devices and online accounts clean and secure. • Strategies for creating strong, unique passwords and protecting them from unauthorized access. • Tools and techniques for detecting and removing malicious software, including viruses, worms, and Trojans. • ...

Cyber Security 2022-12-11

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A unique address that identifies a device on the internet
  2. A security mechanism that creates a virtual trap to lure attackers
  3. Servers that are accessed over the internet
  4. A network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic
  5. A form of malware that hides on your device, monitors your activity, and steals sensitive information like bank details and passwords
  6. A network of computers infected by malware that are under the control of a single attacking party
Down
  1. Phishing attacks that involve the use of voice calls
  2. An undocumented way of gaining access to computer system
  3. A type of artificial intelligence used to create convincing images, audio and video hoaxes
  4. The part of the World Wide Web that is only accessible by means of special software, allowing users and website operators to remain anonymous or untraceable

10 Clues: Servers that are accessed over the internet • Phishing attacks that involve the use of voice calls • An undocumented way of gaining access to computer system • A unique address that identifies a device on the internet • A security mechanism that creates a virtual trap to lure attackers • ...

Cyber security 2023-04-21

Cyber security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Denial of Service attack
  2. permission
  3. error
  4. Hacking
  5. data
Down
  1. Hacking
  2. generator attacks
  3. of Service attack
  4. engineering
  5. force attack
  6. attack
  7. authentication

12 Clues: data • error • attack • Hacking • Hacking • permission • engineering • force attack • authentication • generator attacks • of Service attack • Denial of Service attack

Cyber Security 2022-04-28

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. process of going from cipher text to plain text
  2. A type of attack where user sends a fraudulent message to trick a person
  3. A network system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic
  4. A tool to mask location by changing your ip address
  5. A weakness in a program that can be exploited
  6. A violation where sensitive data is compromised
Down
  1. process of going from plain text to cipher text
  2. Distributed denial of service. makes website unusable by flooding it
  3. Technique used to manipulate people in order to receive sensitive information
  4. malicious software that wreaks havoc on a computer

10 Clues: A weakness in a program that can be exploited • process of going from plain text to cipher text • process of going from cipher text to plain text • A violation where sensitive data is compromised • malicious software that wreaks havoc on a computer • A tool to mask location by changing your ip address • ...

Cyber Security 2019-07-31

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An attempt to trick someone, with the intention of stealing money
  2. A malware names after an animal
  3. ________ is malicious software that does harm to the computer
  4. Messages sent to trick people and steal personal information
  5. Most dangerous computer virus
Down
  1. ________ replicates itself
  2. Unwanted emails that may contain viruses
  3. It is ________ to share your address online.
  4. Who should be responsible for your online safety?
  5. A malware named after a bug

10 Clues: ________ replicates itself • A malware named after a bug • Most dangerous computer virus • A malware names after an animal • Unwanted emails that may contain viruses • It is ________ to share your address online. • Who should be responsible for your online safety? • Messages sent to trick people and steal personal information • ...

cyber security 2023-12-13

cyber security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Protection réseau qui contrôle le trafic pour empêcher les menaces extérieures.
  2. Tout événement, processus ou action potentiellement nuisible ou malveillant qui peut compromettre la sécurité d'un système informatique, d'un réseau ou de données.
  3. Garantie que les données n'ont pas été altérées, modifiées ou corrompues de manière non autorisée
  4. Point faible ou une faille dans un système informatique qui peut être exploitée pour compromettre la sécurité, permettant des attaques ou des accès non autorisés.
  5. Réseau sécurisé permettant des communications cryptées entre des appareils distants via Internet.
  6. Utilise deux clés différentes pour chiffrer et déchiffrer les données, offrant une sécurité élevée.
Down
  1. Pratique consistant à diviser un réseau en sous-réseaux logiques distincts pour améliorer la sécurité, la gestion du trafic et limiter l'impact des failles de sécurité.
  2. Processus de conversion de données en une chaîne de caractères alphanumériques fixe, utilisée pour l'intégrité des données et la confidentialité.
  3. Modèle de sécurité informatique où l'accès et les autorisations sur les ressources sont déterminés par le propriétaire de la ressource.
  4. Preuve numérique pour vérifier qui a envoyé des données et s'ils ont été modifiés.

10 Clues: Protection réseau qui contrôle le trafic pour empêcher les menaces extérieures. • Preuve numérique pour vérifier qui a envoyé des données et s'ils ont été modifiés. • Garantie que les données n'ont pas été altérées, modifiées ou corrompues de manière non autorisée • ...

cyber security 2023-12-13

cyber security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Réseau sécurisé permettant des communications cryptées entre des appareils distants via Internet.
  2. Modèle de sécurité informatique où l'accès et les autorisations sur les ressources sont déterminés par le propriétaire de la ressource.
  3. Tout événement, processus ou action potentiellement nuisible ou malveillant qui peut compromettre la sécurité d'un système informatique, d'un réseau ou de données.
  4. Point faible ou une faille dans un système informatique qui peut être exploitée pour compromettre la sécurité, permettant des attaques ou des accès non autorisés.
  5. Processus de conversion de données en une chaîne de caractères alphanumériques fixe, utilisée pour l'intégrité des données et la confidentialité.
Down
  1. Utilise deux clés différentes pour chiffrer et déchiffrer les données, offrant une sécurité élevée.
  2. Garantie que les données n'ont pas été altérées, modifiées ou corrompues de manière non autorisée
  3. Protection réseau qui contrôle le trafic pour empêcher les menaces extérieures.
  4. Preuve numérique pour vérifier qui a envoyé des données et s'ils ont été modifiés.
  5. Pratique consistant à diviser un réseau en sous-réseaux logiques distincts pour améliorer la sécurité, la gestion du trafic et limiter l'impact des failles de sécurité.

10 Clues: Protection réseau qui contrôle le trafic pour empêcher les menaces extérieures. • Preuve numérique pour vérifier qui a envoyé des données et s'ils ont été modifiés. • Garantie que les données n'ont pas été altérées, modifiées ou corrompues de manière non autorisée • ...

Cyber Security 2024-03-26

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A piece of software designed to update or fix vulnerabilities in a computer program.
  2. The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.
  3. A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity.
  4. Software designed to harm or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
  5. A secret combination of characters used to gain access to a system.
Down
  1. A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
  2. Software designed to detect and remove malicious software.
  3. Software that secretly gathers information about a person or organization.
  4. A type of malware disguised as legitimate software.
  5. The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

10 Clues: A type of malware disguised as legitimate software. • Software designed to detect and remove malicious software. • A secret combination of characters used to gain access to a system. • Software that secretly gathers information about a person or organization. • Software designed to harm or gain unauthorized access to a computer system. • ...

Cyber security 2024-03-20

Cyber security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The software that protects your computer from viruses
  2. The phrase used to authorize access to your data
  3. A virus that holds the victims data until a fee is paid
Down
  1. A harmful software
  2. Digital barrier that blocks access to outside intruders
  3. a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data
  4. A virus that displays ads while a program is running
  5. stored information
  6. The act of stealing a users data
  7. data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks

10 Clues: A harmful software • stored information • The act of stealing a users data • The phrase used to authorize access to your data • A virus that displays ads while a program is running • The software that protects your computer from viruses • Digital barrier that blocks access to outside intruders • A virus that holds the victims data until a fee is paid • ...

Cyber Security 2023-10-10

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Secretly records information
  2. You need a secure ...
  3. A short term for malicious software
  4. Can damage or destroy files
  5. Minimum characters in a password
Down
  1. Never trust suspicious...
  2. Helps filter unwanted things on computer
  3. A bad password
  4. Be smart and avoid
  5. The first virus (1986)

10 Clues: A bad password • Be smart and avoid • You need a secure ... • The first virus (1986) • Never trust suspicious... • Can damage or destroy files • Secretly records information • Minimum characters in a password • A short term for malicious software • Helps filter unwanted things on computer

cyber security 2024-10-25

cyber security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Injection Hacker: Attempts to break into a system by manipulating data input.
  2. Acts as a security barrier, inspecting every request and filtering threats.
  3. Breach An incident where unauthorized individuals gain access to confidential data, often resulting in the loss of personal or sensitive information.
  4. Security The practice of protecting a computer network from intruders, whether targeted attackers or opportunistic malware.
  5. Software that secretly monitors user activity on a computer or device, often used to collect personal information.
  6. Specialist: Protects a company from cyber threats.
Down
  1. Developer: Creates harmful software to damage the network.
  2. Horse A type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate software or file to trick users into installing it.
  3. The process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
  4. Scammer: Tries to steal information by impersonating a trusted entity.

10 Clues: Specialist: Protects a company from cyber threats. • Developer: Creates harmful software to damage the network. • Scammer: Tries to steal information by impersonating a trusted entity. • Acts as a security barrier, inspecting every request and filtering threats. • Injection Hacker: Attempts to break into a system by manipulating data input. • ...

cyber security 2024-10-25

cyber security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Injection Hacker: Attempts to break into a system by manipulating data input.
  2. Acts as a security barrier, inspecting every request and filtering threats.
  3. Breach An incident where unauthorized individuals gain access to confidential data, often resulting in the loss of personal or sensitive information.
  4. Security The practice of protecting a computer network from intruders, whether targeted attackers or opportunistic malware.
  5. Software that secretly monitors user activity on a computer or device, often used to collect personal information.
  6. Specialist Protects a company from cyber threats.
Down
  1. Creates harmful software to damage the network.
  2. Horse A type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate software or file to trick users into installing it.
  3. The process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
  4. Tries to steal information by impersonating a trusted entity.

10 Clues: Creates harmful software to damage the network. • Specialist Protects a company from cyber threats. • Tries to steal information by impersonating a trusted entity. • Acts as a security barrier, inspecting every request and filtering threats. • Injection Hacker: Attempts to break into a system by manipulating data input. • ...

CYBER SECURITY 2025-01-07

CYBER SECURITY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
  2. Detection A system or process that monitors network traffic for suspicious activity or policy violations.
  3. A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
  4. Management The process of managing updates and patches to software to fix vulnerabilities or bugs.
  5. The process of verifying the identity of a user or device, often using passwords or biometric data.
  6. An incident in which unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive data occurs.
Down
  1. A weakness in a system or network that could be exploited by a threat to gain unauthorized access.
  2. A type of malicious software that locks or encrypts data and demands payment for its release.
  3. A type of cyberattack where fraudulent attempts are made to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity.
  4. Malicious software designed to harm or exploit any device or network.

10 Clues: Malicious software designed to harm or exploit any device or network. • The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access. • An incident in which unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive data occurs. • A type of malicious software that locks or encrypts data and demands payment for its release. • ...

cyber security 2025-01-21

cyber security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. metode keamanan yang menggunakan dua bentuk identifikasi untuk mengakses data dan sumber daya
  2. bentuk modernisasi ataupun pembaharuan dari penggunaan teknologi
  3. Teknologi yang mengubah data menjadi kode agar tidak mudah dibaca tanpa kunci tertentu
  4. Program berbahaya yang dapat mencuri atau merusak data.
  5. praktik untuk melindungi sistem, jaringan, dan data dari serangan digital
Down
  1. Teknologi desentralisasi yang aman dan melindungi data dari manipulasi.
  2. Teknik penipuan untuk mencuri data pengguna melalui email atau situs palsu
  3. sekumpulan fakta atau informasi mentah yang dapat berupa angka, simbol, kata-kata, atau gambar
  4. ruang virtual yang terbentuk dari jaringan komputer dan internet.
  5. program yang dirancang untuk merusak atau mengganggu sistem komputer

10 Clues: Program berbahaya yang dapat mencuri atau merusak data. • bentuk modernisasi ataupun pembaharuan dari penggunaan teknologi • ruang virtual yang terbentuk dari jaringan komputer dan internet. • program yang dirancang untuk merusak atau mengganggu sistem komputer • Teknologi desentralisasi yang aman dan melindungi data dari manipulasi. • ...

Fun Games 2023-09-15

Fun Games crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Property of being accessible
  2. Violation of the security
  3. The process or action
  4. The alternative way to access software
  5. An internet traffic
Down
  1. A security mechanism
  2. Property of accuracy and completeness
  3. Property that information
  4. A cyber attacker who uses software
  5. End-user devices

10 Clues: End-user devices • An internet traffic • A security mechanism • The process or action • Violation of the security • Property that information • Property of being accessible • A cyber attacker who uses software • Property of accuracy and completeness • The alternative way to access software

Tech Apps 2023-10-09

Tech Apps crossword puzzle
Across
  1. metalanguage
  2. hypertext
  3. access
  4. hardware
  5. signal
  6. codes
  7. methods
  8. contents
  9. arranged in columns and rows
  10. its state
  11. remote data
Down
  1. the end
  2. faults
  3. of data
  4. information
  5. computer
  6. into code
  7. security-controls to protect
  8. stations
  9. physical needs for operation
  10. systems-basic functions
  11. linking of computers

22 Clues: codes • faults • access • signal • the end • of data • methods • computer • hardware • stations • contents • hypertext • into code • its state • information • remote data • metalanguage • linking of computers • systems-basic functions • security-controls to protect • physical needs for operation • arranged in columns and rows

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Crossword 2023-09-18

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A security process that requires users to provide two different authentication factors before gaining access.
  2. Acts as a barrier between a trusted network and an untrusted network, controlling incoming and outgoing traffic.
  3. Manipulating individuals to divulge confidential information through psychological manipulation rather than technical means.
  4. An acronym for "Virtual Private Network," it provides a secure and encrypted connection over a public network, enhancing privacy.
  5. Authentication based on unique physical or behavioral characteristics, such as fingerprints or facial recognition.
  6. A term used to describe various types of malicious software, including viruses, worms, Trojans, and ransomware.
  7. A secret combination of characters used to authenticate a user and protect an account from unauthorized access.
  8. An update to a software or operating system that addresses security vulnerabilities and improves performance.
Down
  1. An acronym for "Denial of Service," a type of cyber attack that overwhelms a system's resources to disrupt normal operation.
  2. The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access and cyber attacks.
  3. The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring data confidentiality.
  4. The process of examining network traffic to identify anomalies and potential security threats.
  5. Software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software from a computer or network.
  6. A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software but contains malicious code to harm a computer system.
  7. A cyber attack where the attacker poses as a trustworthy entity to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information.

15 Clues: The process of examining network traffic to identify anomalies and potential security threats. • Software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software from a computer or network. • The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring data confidentiality. • ...

037-1 2024-07-12

037-1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Unauthorized access to sensitive data.
  2. Pertaining to the digital world and security.
  3. Individuals who exploit security vulnerabilities.
  4. A scandal involving unauthorized data access.
  5. Investigation of digital evidence.
  6. To make something less secure or vulnerable.
  7. Financial information affected by the breach.
  8. Wrongful deception to gain something.
  9. Information that was compromised.
  10. Ongoing observation to detect irregularities.
  11. Notification of a potential security issue.
  12. Personal information targeted by cybercriminals.
  13. Legal resolution and compensation related to the breach.
  14. Credentials potentially compromised in the breach.
Down
  1. State of having sensitive data made public.
  2. Type of information that could be stolen.
  3. A software update for fixing vulnerabilities.
  4. Individuals affected by the data breach.
  5. Unintentional release of confidential information.
  6. To protect against unauthorized access.
  7. A technique used to obtain sensitive information fraudulently.
  8. The company involved in the 2017 breach.
  9. To gain unauthorized access to a system.
  10. Process of encoding data for security.
  11. Rules governing data protection.

25 Clues: Rules governing data protection. • Information that was compromised. • Investigation of digital evidence. • Wrongful deception to gain something. • Unauthorized access to sensitive data. • Process of encoding data for security. • To protect against unauthorized access. • Individuals affected by the data breach. • The company involved in the 2017 breach. • ...

Cyber Security Crossword 2023-06-21

Cyber Security Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Company which developed 7 step model for identification and prevention of cyber intrusions activity
  2. Type of Malware derived from the Greek Story
  3. Cyber Security model designed to guide policies for information security
  4. Keyword entered in Command Prompt which will give the IP address of the device
  5. Type of computer memory that is used to store data and instructions that are often accessed
Down
  1. Open Source platform for containerization designed by Google
  2. LINUX based OS developed for penetration testing and digital forensics
  3. Intergovernmental Organisation where "The Web was born"
  4. Free and open-source utility which is used to scan networks and security auditing.
  5. Set of rules and standards that govern how data is transmitted over a network

10 Clues: Type of Malware derived from the Greek Story • Intergovernmental Organisation where "The Web was born" • Open Source platform for containerization designed by Google • LINUX based OS developed for penetration testing and digital forensics • Cyber Security model designed to guide policies for information security • ...

Cyber Security Terms 2024-07-10

Cyber Security Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A type of malware that locks your computer or files and asks for money to unlock them.
  2. An update for a program that fixes problems or makes it better.
  3. A method used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into providing sensitive information, by pretending to be someone they are not
  4. A weak spot in a computer system that bad people can use to do bad things.
  5. A tool that helps keep your computer safe by controlling what data comes in and goes out.
  6. A security method where you need two things to log in, like a password and a code sent to your phone.
Down
  1. The psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information, often used by attackers to gain access to systems or data.
  2. (Virtual Private Network) A service that hides your online activity to keep it private and secure.
  3. A type of malware disguised as legitimate software. Users are typically tricked into loading and executing it on their systems.
  4. A trick where someone pretends to be someone else to steal your information or get access to your computer.
  5. A method where someone tries every possible password until they find the right one.
  6. Malicious software that is made to harm your computer or steal information.
  7. Software that secretly gathers information about a person or organization without their knowledge, often to benefit a third party.
  8. A program that helps protect your computer by finding and getting rid of bad software, like viruses.
  9. A way to change information into a secret code so that only certain people can read it.

15 Clues: An update for a program that fixes problems or makes it better. • A weak spot in a computer system that bad people can use to do bad things. • Malicious software that is made to harm your computer or steal information. • A method where someone tries every possible password until they find the right one. • ...

Vocabulary Cyber Security 2023-08-09

Vocabulary Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. taking money and information illegally
  2. caller disguises information on caller id
  3. Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information
  4. process of verifying identity
  5. fraud letters have fake false promises
  6. Unauthorized accessing of network
Down
  1. take purses, wallets and mail
  2. pretend to be you to get personal information
  3. manipulation of face or voice
  4. Diving go thru trash for Personal information
  5. asking for personal information thru email
  6. moral principles guiding behavior
  7. steal credit card information with device
  8. Dishonest trick to cheat someone
  9. pretending to be someone you trust

15 Clues: take purses, wallets and mail • manipulation of face or voice • process of verifying identity • Dishonest trick to cheat someone • moral principles guiding behavior • Unauthorized accessing of network • pretending to be someone you trust • taking money and information illegally • fraud letters have fake false promises • caller disguises information on caller id • ...

Identity Security Crossword: IAM, PAM, IGA, CIAM & ZeroTrust 2024-08-01

Identity Security Crossword: IAM, PAM, IGA, CIAM & ZeroTrust crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Privileged Access Management acronym.
  2. Open standard for access delegation, commonly used for API access.
  3. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, used for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information.
  4. Security model that requires strict identity verification.
  5. Single Sign-On, allows users to authenticate once and access multiple applications.
  6. Multi-Factor Authentication, adds extra layers of security.
  7. Process of granting or denying access to resources.
  8. Customer Identity and Access Management.
  9. Identity Governance and Administration.
  10. Methods of verifying identity using physical characteristics.
Down
  1. Process of verifying the identity of a user.
  2. Role-Based Access Control, permissions based on user roles.
  3. Process of removing user accounts and access rights.
  4. Process of setting up user accounts and access rights.
  5. Linking of a user's identity across multiple security domains.
  6. Security Assertion Markup Language, used for exchanging authentication data.
  7. Identity and Access Management framework.
  8. Process of converting data into a secure format.
  9. Attribute-Based Access Control, permissions based on user attributes.
  10. Cyber attack to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity.

20 Clues: Privileged Access Management acronym. • Identity Governance and Administration. • Customer Identity and Access Management. • Identity and Access Management framework. • Process of verifying the identity of a user. • Process of converting data into a secure format. • Process of granting or denying access to resources. • ...

Cybersecurity Fundamental Chapter 8 Part 1 2024-06-05

Cybersecurity Fundamental Chapter 8 Part 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Security professionals who simulate cyberattacks on systems to identify vulnerabilities.
  2. Includes all hardware devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones connected to the network, which are vulnerable to various security threats.
  3. Experts who monitor and analyze security measures to protect an organization's information systems.
  4. Services hosted by cloud providers, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, where organizations must protect their resources within the cloud environment.
  5. Programs aimed at educating users about security policies, risks, and best practices to mitigate threats.
  6. A network domain consisting of interconnected devices within a limited area, requiring strong security measures to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.
Down
  1. The study of ethical issues and the impact of computer technology on individuals and society.
  2. The realm encompassing all users accessing an organization's information system, often considered the weakest link in security.
  3. Legislation and regulations that govern the behavior and measures required to protect information and information systems.
  4. Refers to private cloud services and infrastructure accessible to an organization via the internet, posing threats like unauthorized access and network probing.

10 Clues: Security professionals who simulate cyberattacks on systems to identify vulnerabilities. • The study of ethical issues and the impact of computer technology on individuals and society. • Experts who monitor and analyze security measures to protect an organization's information systems. • ...

provalas 2025-09-30

provalas crossword puzzle
Across
  1. makes sure users are who they say
  2. used to hack
  3. who does security build trust with
  4. sensitive data that is not tampered with
  5. business managers who categorize decides authorization
  6. management instructions on how things should run
  7. facts, recorded observation, statistics
  8. hackers go after what
  9. if your password has 8 characters/ alphabetic + numeric
Down
  1. installation malware, entry into internal systems
  2. users given access to sensitive info
  3. note taking app
  4. browser based
  5. proof that a transfer was successful
  6. only users who need access to info have access
  7. cloud storage
  8. physical access
  9. voice over internet protocol
  10. authorized access to info
  11. where does security start

20 Clues: used to hack • browser based • cloud storage • note taking app • physical access • hackers go after what • authorized access to info • where does security start • voice over internet protocol • makes sure users are who they say • who does security build trust with • users given access to sensitive info • proof that a transfer was successful • facts, recorded observation, statistics • ...

Cyber security - 1 2025-07-09

Cyber security - 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Mechanisms that restrict access to systems and data.
  2. surface, The sum of all the points in a system that are exposed to an attacker.
  3. A security measure where a device is physically isolated from unsecured networks.
  4. A prolonged and targeted cyberattack.
  5. Becoming desensitized to frequent security alerts.
  6. Verifying the identity of a user, device, or system.
  7. Granting access to resources based on identity and permissions.
  8. Blocking known harmful software or processes.
  9. Ensuring that authorized users have access to information and systems when needed.
Down
  1. Trying many combinations to guess a password or encryption key.
  2. A program where organizations reward individuals for finding vulnerabilities.
  3. A network of infected computers controlled remotely.
  4. Software that detects and removes malicious software.
  5. Encryption using a pair of keys – one public and one private.
  6. An entity that issues digital certificates.

15 Clues: A prolonged and targeted cyberattack. • An entity that issues digital certificates. • Blocking known harmful software or processes. • Becoming desensitized to frequent security alerts. • Mechanisms that restrict access to systems and data. • A network of infected computers controlled remotely. • Verifying the identity of a user, device, or system. • ...

Cyber security - 3 2025-07-09

Cyber security - 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The process of sharing cryptographic keys securely.
  2. A security risk originating from within the organization.
  3. A system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
  4. A set of procedures for identifying and handling security incidents.
  5. Reviewing logs to detect suspicious or unauthorized activities.
  6. Creating an exact copy of a digital device for investigation.
Down
  1. Guaranteeing the accuracy and completeness of data.
  2. Controlling network access using device MAC addresses.
  3. Strategies to detect and prevent threats from within the organization.
  4. Taking advantage of vulnerabilities to gain access.
  5. Sending IP packets with a false source IP address.
  6. A function that converts data into a fixed-size string of characters.
  7. Software or hardware that detects unauthorized access or anomalies.
  8. A European regulation on data protection and privacy.
  9. A system that actively blocks detected threats.

15 Clues: A system that actively blocks detected threats. • Sending IP packets with a false source IP address. • Guaranteeing the accuracy and completeness of data. • The process of sharing cryptographic keys securely. • Taking advantage of vulnerabilities to gain access. • A European regulation on data protection and privacy. • ...

Cyber and digital literacy 2024-04-30

Cyber and digital literacy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Knowledge of cyber risks and precautions.
  2. - Writing instructions for computers.
  3. - Legal regulations governing cyberspace.
  4. - Right to control personal information.
  5. - Internet-based currency for online transactions.
  6. - Verification of a user's identity.
  7. - Individuals gaining unauthorized access to systems.
  8. - Global network connecting computers worldwide.
  9. - Practices to maintain online safety and security.
  10. - Accountability for one's online actions.
  11. - Gap between those with and without access to technology.
  12. - Banking services conducted over the internet.
  13. - Investigation of cybercrimes.
  14. - Fraudulent acquisition of someone's identity.
  15. - Representation of a person's online presence.
  16. - Study of human behavior in cyberspace.
  17. - Platforms for online social interaction.
  18. - Conflict conducted in the digital realm.
  19. - Programs and applications for computers.
  20. - Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information.
  21. - Ethical behavior in the digital world.
Down
  1. - Education on protecting against cyber threats.
  2. - Electronic system for online financial transactions.
  3. - Gathering and analyzing digital threat information.
  4. - Securing data by converting it into a code.
  5. - Secret word or phrase to access a system.
  6. - Harassment or intimidation online.
  7. - Person raised in the digital age.
  8. - Measures to protect against cyber attacks.
  9. - Protection of digital systems from cyber threats.
  10. - Understanding of cyber threats and safety measures.
  11. - Protection against cyber-related losses.
  12. - Encoding data for secure transmission.
  13. - Shared values and norms in the digital community.
  14. - Barrier to block unauthorized access to a network.
  15. - Rights related to digital content and technology.
  16. - Mobile phone with advanced capabilities.
  17. - Criminal activities conducted via digital means.
  18. - Potential dangers to digital systems.
  19. - Promoting products or services online.
  20. - Responsible use of technology.
  21. - Unsolicited and often irrelevant messages.
  22. - Software designed to harm or infiltrate a system.
  23. - Protection of sensitive information.
  24. - Ability to effectively use digital tools and technologies.
  25. - Trail of data left by online activity.
  26. - Deliberate exploitation of computer systems.
  27. - Malicious software that replicates itself.
  28. - Unique name used to identify oneself online.
  29. - System of interconnected computers.

50 Clues: - Investigation of cybercrimes. • - Responsible use of technology. • - Person raised in the digital age. • - Harassment or intimidation online. • - Verification of a user's identity. • - Writing instructions for computers. • - System of interconnected computers. • - Protection of sensitive information. • - Potential dangers to digital systems. • ...

CYBER AND DIGITAL LITERACY 2024-04-30

CYBER AND DIGITAL LITERACY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Knowledge of cyber risks and precautions.
  2. - Writing instructions for computers.
  3. - Legal regulations governing cyberspace.
  4. - Right to control personal information.
  5. - Internet-based currency for online transactions.
  6. - Verification of a user's identity.
  7. - Individuals gaining unauthorized access to systems.
  8. - Global network connecting computers worldwide.
  9. - Practices to maintain online safety and security.
  10. - Accountability for one's online actions.
  11. - Gap between those with and without access to technology.
  12. - Banking services conducted over the internet.
  13. - Investigation of cybercrimes.
  14. - Fraudulent acquisition of someone's identity.
  15. - Representation of a person's online presence.
  16. - Study of human behavior in cyberspace.
  17. - Platforms for online social interaction.
  18. - Conflict conducted in the digital realm.
  19. - Programs and applications for computers.
  20. - Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information.
  21. - Ethical behavior in the digital world.
Down
  1. - Education on protecting against cyber threats.
  2. - Electronic system for online financial transactions.
  3. - Gathering and analyzing digital threat information.
  4. - Securing data by converting it into a code.
  5. - Secret word or phrase to access a system.
  6. - Harassment or intimidation online.
  7. - Person raised in the digital age.
  8. - Measures to protect against cyber attacks.
  9. - Protection of digital systems from cyber threats.
  10. - Understanding of cyber threats and safety measures.
  11. - Protection against cyber-related losses.
  12. - Encoding data for secure transmission.
  13. - Shared values and norms in the digital community.
  14. - Barrier to block unauthorized access to a network.
  15. - Rights related to digital content and technology.
  16. - Mobile phone with advanced capabilities.
  17. - Criminal activities conducted via digital means.
  18. - Potential dangers to digital systems.
  19. - Promoting products or services online.
  20. - Responsible use of technology.
  21. - Unsolicited and often irrelevant messages.
  22. - Software designed to harm or infiltrate a system.
  23. - Protection of sensitive information.
  24. - Ability to effectively use digital tools and technologies.
  25. - Trail of data left by online activity.
  26. - Deliberate exploitation of computer systems.
  27. - Malicious software that replicates itself.
  28. - Unique name used to identify oneself online.
  29. - System of interconnected computers.

50 Clues: - Investigation of cybercrimes. • - Responsible use of technology. • - Person raised in the digital age. • - Harassment or intimidation online. • - Verification of a user's identity. • - Writing instructions for computers. • - System of interconnected computers. • - Protection of sensitive information. • - Potential dangers to digital systems. • ...

Cyber Security Crossword 2021-10-14

Cyber Security Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Do not accept trade orders via _____ or voicemail
  2. Require _______ confirmation for trade orders sent via email.
  3. Always use _______________ for all sensitive data on computers and removable media.
  4. Report Security Incidents to the ___________ Service Center x74357.
  5. “Do Your Part. #____________________.”
  6. Don't click on _________ links
  7. Report ___________ emails to the Cyber Threat Center (cyberthreat@raymondjames.com).
Down
  1. As part of the STOP.THINK.CONNECT.™ national public awareness ___________, CISA is also sharing Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resources to reduce cybersecurity risks and protect you online.
  2. ______________ is Cyber Security Awareness month.
  3. Type [_______] in the subject line of emails with sensitive data.
  4. PII stands for personally ____________ information
  5. Use a password of PIN to protect your mobile device. Have the device require a password after _________ minutes of inactivity.
  6. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of an email do not click on any links or open any _______________.
  7. Connect directly to the Raymond James ___________ only through wireless access points managed and configured by the ___________ Engineering Department.
  8. If you plan to enter a contract with a third-party or are changing your contract, please request a ______ assessment.

15 Clues: Don't click on _________ links • “Do Your Part. #____________________.” • ______________ is Cyber Security Awareness month. • Do not accept trade orders via _____ or voicemail • PII stands for personally ____________ information • Require _______ confirmation for trade orders sent via email. • Type [_______] in the subject line of emails with sensitive data. • ...

Cyber Security Puzzle 2024-04-22

Cyber Security Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A property that information is not disclosed to users, processes, or devices unless they have been authorized to access the information.
  2. the fabrication of a false online identity by a cybercriminal for the purposes of deception, fraud, or exploitation
  3. an attack in which someone sends unsolicited messages to a Bluetooth-enabled device
  4. An event which causes unplanned interruption in operations or functions for an unacceptable length of time.
  5. process of determining, by evaluating applicable access control information, whether a subject is allowed to have the specified types of access to a particular resource.
  6. the physical opening where a data cable can be plugged in
Down
  1. an ethical hacking technique used to gather as much data as possible about a specific targeted computer system, an infrastructure and networks to identify opportunities to penetrate them
  2. A computer program that can replicate itself, infect a computer without permission or knowledge of the user, and then spread or propagate to another computer.
  3. a form of testing that is performed with knowledge of a target system's internals
  4. any method by which authorized and unauthorized users are able to get around normal security measures and gain high level user access (aka root access) on a computer system, network, or software application
  5. an unexpected and relatively small defect, fault, flaw, or imperfection in an information system or device.
  6. capability to limit network traffic between networks and/or information systems.
  7. The use of mathematical techniques to provide security services, such as confidentiality, data integrity, entity authentication, and data origin authentication.
  8. a design and programming philosophy that focuses on formally correct and verifiable input handling throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle
  9. The unauthorized transfer of information from an information system.

15 Clues: the physical opening where a data cable can be plugged in • The unauthorized transfer of information from an information system. • capability to limit network traffic between networks and/or information systems. • a form of testing that is performed with knowledge of a target system's internals • ...

Cyber Threats & Security 2025-02-03

Cyber Threats & Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Deceptive attack tricking users into revealing sensitive information.
  2. Malware disguised as legitimate software to trick users.
  3. Extra security layer requiring two authentication factors.
  4. Software that detects and removes malicious programs.
  5. Security method using physical traits like fingerprints or facial recognition.
  6. System that filters and blocks unauthorized network traffic.
Down
  1. Capturing data while it is being transmitted over a network.
  2. Overloading a server with excessive traffic to disrupt service.
  3. Repeatedly guessing passwords to gain unauthorized access.
  4. Redirecting users to fake websites to steal personal data.
  5. Manipulating people into giving away confidential information
  6. Restricting system access based on user roles.
  7. An intermediary server between users and websites for security and privacy.
  8. Secret string of characters used for authentication.
  9. Malware that secretly collects user information without consent.(Social Engineering) Manipulating people into giving away confidential information.

15 Clues: Restricting system access based on user roles. • Secret string of characters used for authentication. • Software that detects and removes malicious programs. • Malware disguised as legitimate software to trick users. • Repeatedly guessing passwords to gain unauthorized access. • Redirecting users to fake websites to steal personal data. • ...

Cyber security - 4 2025-07-09

Cyber security - 4 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A tool that captures and analyzes network traffic.
  2. Actions taken after gaining access, like data extraction.
  3. A server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients.
  4. A network protocol for collecting IP traffic information.
  5. A software update designed to fix vulnerabilities or bugs.
  6. Preventing parties from denying their actions or commitments.
  7. Dividing a network into segments to improve security.
  8. Software designed to cause damage or unauthorized actions.
  9. A framework for developing and executing exploit code.
  10. scanning, Checking for open ports to identify services running on a system.
Down
  1. Exploiting a bug or vulnerability to gain elevated access rights.
  2. A framework for managing digital keys and certificates.
  3. A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.
  4. The process of applying updates to software to fix vulnerabilities.
  5. An attack where the attacker secretly intercepts communication between two parties.

15 Clues: A tool that captures and analyzes network traffic. • Dividing a network into segments to improve security. • A framework for developing and executing exploit code. • A framework for managing digital keys and certificates. • Actions taken after gaining access, like data extraction. • A network protocol for collecting IP traffic information. • ...

crossword1 2024-10-23

crossword1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Stuxnet primarily targets which type of systems
  2. Which XDR product caused a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on Microsoft Windows devices
  3. Which security key is a physical device that acts as a second factor for user authentication.
  4. National Nodal Agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur
  5. Botnet that was responsible for a series of DDoS attacks in 2016
  6. Digital activity that intentionally targets or harms women, exploiting their personal information, privacy, and dignity
  7. Patch Management Solution used in all PCs of GAIL
  8. Chinese researchers successfully cracked which encryption using quantum computers from D-Wave
  9. What does letter “I” in the cyber security term CIA stands for
  10. Type of rogue WIFI access point used for Wi-Fi phishing
  11. Network protocol that collects and analyzes IP traffic data to monitor network
  12. Security standard that specifically helps in safeguarding Payment Card Data
Down
  1. Which Windows security feature provides encryption for entire volumes, addressing the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned devices
  2. BCP stands for
  3. The tactic of manipulating, influencing, or deceiving a victim in order to gain control over a computer system, or to steal personal and financial information
  4. What is EU’s new data protection law
  5. Sarah receives a WhatsApp text from Emily, claiming to be a bank executive, urging her to click a link to verify her compromised account. Type of WhatsApp phishing tactic used is
  6. Type of compromise of devices like smartphones and tablets which use the same cable for charging and data transfer, typically a USB cable
  7. What networking architecture that GAIL recently migrated to that enables more efficient network management?
  8. The practice of encrypting information to protect its confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation
  9. A cyber scam where fraudsters, posing as law enforcement officials, make video calls claiming the victim or their family is involved in criminal activity
  10. Act of stealing the card information rather than the card itself

22 Clues: BCP stands for • What is EU’s new data protection law • Stuxnet primarily targets which type of systems • Patch Management Solution used in all PCs of GAIL • Type of rogue WIFI access point used for Wi-Fi phishing • What does letter “I” in the cyber security term CIA stands for • Botnet that was responsible for a series of DDoS attacks in 2016 • ...

iSOC Crossword - Basic 2014-10-14

iSOC Crossword - Basic crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Viruses, Worms and Trojans etc
  2. passwords should always be at least ______ characters long.
  3. The state of being free from danger or threat.
  4. A software that is designed to detect and destroy computer viruses.
  5. Be a good cyber friend, don't send e-mails and instant ______ to anyone.
  6. Always _____ your computer when you leave your desk.
  7. Do not ______ your password or username with anyone else.
  8. Never share your _______ with another person.
  9. Password should be changed every 2-3 months.
  10. Be cyber savvy, be a ______ user.
Down
  1. A ____ is a web page address.
  2. A computer _______ is a group of interconnected computers.
  3. Classic form of Malware
  4. your password is like a _______, use it regularly, change it often and do not share it with anyone else.
  5. Even when Antivirus _______ is installed and updated, your computer is never 100% safe
  6. A person who steals information from your system without you knowing about it.
  7. A _______ is a program that allows a user to find view hear and interact with materials on the internet.
  8. The A in APT
  9. Protect your laptop or cellphone by treating it like _____.
  10. Security is in your own _______.

20 Clues: The A in APT • Classic form of Malware • A ____ is a web page address. • Viruses, Worms and Trojans etc • Security is in your own _______. • Be cyber savvy, be a ______ user. • Password should be changed every 2-3 months. • Never share your _______ with another person. • The state of being free from danger or threat. • Always _____ your computer when you leave your desk. • ...

Cyber Security 1 2023-04-23

Cyber Security 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Manipulative tactics used by cybercriminals to trick people into divulging sensitive information or performing actions that compromise security.
  2. The part of the internet not indexed by search engines and accessible only through special software, often associated with illegal activities.
  3. An incident in which unauthorized individuals gain access to sensitive, protected, or confidential data.
  4. An additional layer of security that requires a user to provide two separate pieces of evidence for authentication.
  5. The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
  6. A trial-and-error method used by attackers to gain access to an account or system by systematically guessing passwords or encryption keys.
  7. A string of characters used to authenticate a user's identity and grant access to a computer system or account.
Down
  1. Malicious software designed to infiltrate or damage computer systems, networks, or devices.
  2. A virtual private network that extends a private network across a public network, allowing users to send and receive data securely and anonymously.
  3. A type of malicious software that encrypts a victim's files and demands payment for their release.
  4. The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, damage, or unauthorized access.
  5. A piece of information used to decrypt or encrypt data, ensuring its confidentiality and integrity.
  6. A network of compromised computers remotely controlled by a cybercriminal to perform tasks such as launching attacks or sending spam emails.
  7. A security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined rules.
  8. A cyber attack that attempts to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information by posing as a trustworthy entity.

15 Clues: The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access. • Malicious software designed to infiltrate or damage computer systems, networks, or devices. • A type of malicious software that encrypts a victim's files and demands payment for their release. • ...

Cyber Security Crosswords 2024-10-10

Cyber Security Crosswords crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Malware yang bisa menggandakan diri lalu menyebarkannya ke dalam semua jaringan tanpa adanya campur tangan dari pengguna
  2. Perangkat atau perangkat lunak yang mengontrol lalu lintas jaringan masuk dan keluar untuk melindungi jaringan dari ancaman
  3. Kebijakan keamanan informasi adalah serangkaian aturan dan prosedur yang ditetapkan untuk melindungi ... dan informasi dalam organisasi
  4. ... data merupakan salah satu antisipasi ransomware
  5. Malware yang menyamar sebagai software atau file yang aman
  6. Untuk menutup kerentanan keamanan yang dapat dieksploitasi oleh penyerang dan memastikan perangkat lunak berfungsi dengan baik
  7. Main-in-the-... merupakan suatu serangan siber dengan cara menyadap untuk mencuri informasi
  8. Teknik manipulasi untuk mendapatkan informasi sensitif dengan memanfaatkan kelemahan dari sisi SDM, bukan lewat kerentanan teknis
Down
  1. Salah satu klasifikasi informasi di BCA
  2. Autentikasi tambahan untuk melindungi akun diakses pihak tidak berkepentingan
  3. Perangkat lunak yang dirancang untuk merusak, mengganggu, atau mendapatkan akses tidak sah ke sistem komputer atau jaringan
  4. Menggunakan kombinasi huruf besar, huruf kecil, angka, dan ... merupakan salah satu langkah untuk memperkuat password
  5. Kejahatan digital yang mengincar informasi atau data sensitif korban melalui email, unggahan media sosial,voice call, atau pesan teks
  6. Salah satu serangan siber yang menyerang suatu sistem atau website dengan mengirimkan fake traffic
  7. ...-day exploit adalah serangan yang memanfaatkan kerentanan perangkat lunak yang belum diketahui oleh pengembang dan belum diperbaiki

15 Clues: Salah satu klasifikasi informasi di BCA • ... data merupakan salah satu antisipasi ransomware • Malware yang menyamar sebagai software atau file yang aman • Autentikasi tambahan untuk melindungi akun diakses pihak tidak berkepentingan • Main-in-the-... merupakan suatu serangan siber dengan cara menyadap untuk mencuri informasi • ...

Cyber security - 2 2025-07-09

Cyber security - 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A modern security approach that provides integrated security across distributed systems.
  2. A framework for developing, implementing, and monitoring IT governance.
  3. Ensuring that information is accessible only to those authorized to have access.
  4. A form of public key encryption based on elliptic curves.
  5. A cryptographic technique for verifying the authenticity of digital messages.
  6. Strategies and tools to prevent unauthorized data transfer or access.
Down
  1. Documentation of who handled evidence and when.
  2. Software used to collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence.
  3. Routine practices for maintaining system health and improving security.
  4. Tools that monitor end-user devices to detect and respond to threats.
  5. Part of the internet not indexed by standard search engines and often used for illegal activity.
  6. An attack that injects malicious scripts into content viewed by users.
  7. An incident in which sensitive data is accessed without authorization.
  8. An attack that floods a system with traffic to make it unavailable.
  9. A method or code that takes advantage of a vulnerability.

15 Clues: Documentation of who handled evidence and when. • A form of public key encryption based on elliptic curves. • A method or code that takes advantage of a vulnerability. • Software used to collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence. • An attack that floods a system with traffic to make it unavailable. • ...

Cyber security - 1 2025-07-09

Cyber security - 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Mechanisms that restrict access to systems and data.
  2. surface, The sum of all the points in a system that are exposed to an attacker.
  3. A security measure where a device is physically isolated from unsecured networks.
  4. A prolonged and targeted cyberattack.
  5. Becoming desensitized to frequent security alerts.
  6. Verifying the identity of a user, device, or system.
  7. Granting access to resources based on identity and permissions.
  8. Blocking known harmful software or processes.
  9. Ensuring that authorized users have access to information and systems when needed.
Down
  1. Trying many combinations to guess a password or encryption key.
  2. A program where organizations reward individuals for finding vulnerabilities.
  3. A network of infected computers controlled remotely.
  4. Software that detects and removes malicious software.
  5. Encryption using a pair of keys – one public and one private.
  6. An entity that issues digital certificates.

15 Clues: A prolonged and targeted cyberattack. • An entity that issues digital certificates. • Blocking known harmful software or processes. • Becoming desensitized to frequent security alerts. • Mechanisms that restrict access to systems and data. • A network of infected computers controlled remotely. • Verifying the identity of a user, device, or system. • ...

Cyber security - 6 2025-07-09

Cyber security - 6 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A potential cause of an unwanted incident that may result in harm.
  2. A standard for managing customer data based on five trust service principles.
  3. Proactively searching for signs of malicious activity.
  4. A solution that collects and analyzes security data in real time.
  5. An attack that manipulates a database query through input fields.
  6. Protocols for securing communications over a network.
  7. Encryption using the same key for both encryption and decryption.
Down
  1. Information about threats and threat actors used to inform decisions.
  2. Manipulating people into divulging confidential information.
  3. A service that encrypts your internet connection for privacy and security.
  4. A standard for message logging in a network.
  5. A security process requiring two different forms of identification.
  6. Replacing sensitive data with unique identification symbols.
  7. A targeted phishing attack aimed at a specific individual or organization.
  8. A physical or digital device used to authenticate identity.

15 Clues: A standard for message logging in a network. • Protocols for securing communications over a network. • Proactively searching for signs of malicious activity. • A physical or digital device used to authenticate identity. • Manipulating people into divulging confidential information. • Replacing sensitive data with unique identification symbols. • ...

Cyber Security Crossword 2025-09-30

Cyber Security Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What helps keep your computer clean?
  2. What kind of email tries to trick you?
  3. What do you call bad software?
  4. What is the month we celebrate online safety
  5. What do you use to log into a computer?
  6. What do you click to leave a website?
  7. What should you never open from strangers?
  8. What blocks bad websites?
Down
  1. What should you do before clicking a link?
  2. What should you do to your apps to keep them safe?
  3. What do you call a fake website?
  4. What do you call someone who breaks into computers?
  5. What should you do if something online feels wrong?
  6. What should you never share online?
  7. What is the internet also called?

15 Clues: What blocks bad websites? • What do you call bad software? • What do you call a fake website? • What is the internet also called? • What should you never share online? • What helps keep your computer clean? • What do you click to leave a website? • What kind of email tries to trick you? • What do you use to log into a computer? • What should you do before clicking a link? • ...

CySec 2025-10-24

CySec crossword puzzle
Across
  1. you let anyone inside your company’s building? When your company’s physical security is a concern to you, then why not also your cyber security. Most would say that the impact of a cyber breach is way more significant than a physical one.
  2. Information’s storage
  3. of cyber security
  4. CySec we have a solution for your troubles. As a company specified in Cyber Security for small businesses, we offer discrete and secure cloud storage for your data. On top of that are we able to build up your security network around your workspace to ensure a smooth ongoing workflow within the company.
Down
  1. company’s information’s are for sure the most vital part of your company. Materials and products can be produced quickly with small effort, but the planning process and the knowledge behind it, is your company’s most valuable asset. A breach into your system could be fatal. Not to mention the time and money wasted when your company is offline and your employees can’t work.
  2. security: Your Challenge - Our solution
  3. solutions for your problems
  4. wait until it is too late, because afterwards one can only do damage reduction. Secure yourself a meeting with our specialists now. Contact us at CySec@aon.at. You will find further information at CySec.at.

8 Clues: of cyber security • Information’s storage • solutions for your problems • security: Your Challenge - Our solution • wait until it is too late, because afterwards one can only do damage reduction. Secure yourself a meeting with our specialists now. Contact us at CySec@aon.at. You will find further information at CySec.at. • ...

Spam 2024-08-15

Spam crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Ads
  2. Deceptive
  3. Violation
  4. Instagram
  5. Engagement
Down
  1. Meta
  2. Cyber
  3. Personality

8 Clues: Ads • Meta • Cyber • Deceptive • Violation • Instagram • Engagement • Personality

CYBER 2021-03-27

CYBER crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A secret word or phrase that is used to access a computer system or service.
  2. An alternative way to access software or hardware, typically unauthorized and implanted by intelligence agencies.
  3. The method of obtaining user information through fraudulent communications targeted directly at people.
  4. The way in which the identity of a user is confirmed.
  5. security A technique for protecting computers, networks, programs, and
Down
  1. A technique for protecting computers, networks, programs, data from unauthorized access or hackers for exploitation.
  2. Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.
  3. are typically attached to files, applications or downloads that appear to be non-threatening elements. Once downloaded, opened or executed, it can piggyback onto programs to corrupt data or expand throughout a network and damage systems across a company.
  4. Stands for the National Security Agency and is the official United States cryptologic organization under the Department of Justice.
  5. A cyber attacker who uses software and social engineering methods to steal data and information. data from unauthorized access or hackers for exploitation.

10 Clues: The way in which the identity of a user is confirmed. • security A technique for protecting computers, networks, programs, and • A secret word or phrase that is used to access a computer system or service. • Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. • ...

Cyber security - 5 2025-07-09

Cyber security - 5 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The process of gathering information about a target system.
  2. A centralized unit that deals with security issues.
  3. An unskilled attacker who uses existing tools to launch attacks.
  4. A set of security settings that serve as a benchmark for systems.
  5. A f
  6. An observable occurrence relevant to system security.
  7. Malware designed to gain unauthorized root or administrative access.
  8. Malware that encrypts a victim’s files and demands payment to restore access.
  9. Running untested or untrusted programs in isolation to prevent damage.
Down
  1. An evaluation of an organization’s security policies and systems.
  2. Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimize or control their impact.
  3. A protocol for secure remote login and command execution.
  4. Simulated attackers and defenders security testing.
  5. The practice of writing software that is resistant to attacks.
  6. Analyzing a system to understand its design and vulnerabilities.

15 Clues: A f • A centralized unit that deals with security issues. • Simulated attackers and defenders security testing. • An observable occurrence relevant to system security. • A protocol for secure remote login and command execution. • The process of gathering information about a target system. • The practice of writing software that is resistant to attacks. • ...

cyber ethics 2025-06-13

cyber ethics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Censorship – Controlling or restricting content
  2. Fraud – Scams and deception in cyberspace
  3. – Monitoring online activity
  4. Law – Legal rules for digital activities
  5. – Keeping personal information safe online
  6. Footprint – The online traces you leave behind
  7. Theft – Stealing someone’s personal details.
  8. – Online harassment and intimidation
  9. – Unauthorized access to digital systems
  10. Protection – Safeguarding stored information
Down
  1. Intelligence – Smart systems making decisions
  2. – Criminal activities in the digital world
  3. Property – Ownership of creative digital work
  4. Warfare – Using data as a weapon
  5. – Scrambling data to keep it secret
  6. Neutrality – Equal access to internet resources
  7. – Protecting systems and data from threats
  8. – Tricking people into revealing sensitive data
  9. Rights – Online freedoms and responsibilities
  10. Hacking – Hacking for security, not harm

20 Clues: – Monitoring online activity • Warfare – Using data as a weapon • – Scrambling data to keep it secret • – Online harassment and intimidation • Law – Legal rules for digital activities • Hacking – Hacking for security, not harm • – Unauthorized access to digital systems • Fraud – Scams and deception in cyberspace • – Criminal activities in the digital world • ...

crossword1 2024-10-23

crossword1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Stuxnet primarily targets which type of systems
  2. Which XDR product caused a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on Microsoft Windows devices
  3. Which security key is a physical device that acts as a second factor for user authentication.
  4. National Nodal Agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur
  5. Botnet that was responsible for a series of DDoS attacks in 2016
  6. Digital activity that intentionally targets or harms women, exploiting their personal information, privacy, and dignity
  7. Patch Management Solution used in all PCs of GAIL
  8. Chinese researchers successfully cracked which encryption using quantum computers from D-Wave
  9. What does letter “I” in the cyber security term CIA stands for
  10. Type of rogue WIFI access point used for Wi-Fi phishing
  11. Network protocol that collects and analyzes IP traffic data to monitor network
  12. Security standard that specifically helps in safeguarding Payment Card Data
Down
  1. Which Windows security feature provides encryption for entire volumes, addressing the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned devices
  2. BCP stands for
  3. The tactic of manipulating, influencing, or deceiving a victim in order to gain control over a computer system, or to steal personal and financial information
  4. What is EU’s new data protection law
  5. Sarah receives a WhatsApp text from Emily, claiming to be a bank executive, urging her to click a link to verify her compromised account. Type of WhatsApp phishing tactic used is
  6. Type of compromise of devices like smartphones and tablets which use the same cable for charging and data transfer, typically a USB cable
  7. What networking architecture that GAIL recently migrated to that enables more efficient network management?
  8. The practice of encrypting information to protect its confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation
  9. A cyber scam where fraudsters, posing as law enforcement officials, make video calls claiming the victim or their family is involved in criminal activity
  10. Act of stealing the card information rather than the card itself

22 Clues: BCP stands for • What is EU’s new data protection law • Stuxnet primarily targets which type of systems • Patch Management Solution used in all PCs of GAIL • Type of rogue WIFI access point used for Wi-Fi phishing • What does letter “I” in the cyber security term CIA stands for • Botnet that was responsible for a series of DDoS attacks in 2016 • ...

IGCSE computer science cyber security threats 2025-04-28

IGCSE computer science cyber security threats crossword puzzle
Across
  1. type of malware that does not depend on a users act , and instead look for vulnerability holes in a network to duplicate itself and clog up bandwidth
  2. cyber security threat that examines packets passing through a hardware to intercept them
  3. cyber threat that sends a fake email to the user which encourages the user to click link or respond to the email , providing their personal data to the cyber criminal
  4. cyber threat that involves downloading malicious software onto a users hard drive to re direct the requests sent by the user to a genuine website to a fake website instead
  5. manupilating and deceiving people into providing their personal data
  6. any malicious software designed to disrupt a users data or computer
  7. cyber threat that involves installing malware to many computers to create a bot net to flood a webserver with requests
  8. type of malware downloaded on to a users hardware that gathers certain data and sends them to the third party
  9. type of malware that is downloaded on to the hard drive by user unknowingly and duplicates itself to corrupt data and take up storage space
Down
  1. type of malware that disguises other malware which is released
  2. cyber threat which uses trial and error method to crack a users password and gain access to their personal information
  3. type of malware designed to automatically create pop up adds that can collect personal information
  4. name given to a cyber criminal
  5. type of malware that encrypts a users data and demands a set amount of money to decrypt the data
  6. act of gaining unauthorised access to data .

15 Clues: name given to a cyber criminal • act of gaining unauthorised access to data . • type of malware that disguises other malware which is released • any malicious software designed to disrupt a users data or computer • manupilating and deceiving people into providing their personal data • ...

CS 102 Lecture 5 Crossword Puzzle 2017-04-18

CS 102 Lecture 5 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The application of investigation and technical analysis to preserve digital evidence that can be used in a court of law.
  2. This internet attack disrupts computer access to an internet service by sending an influx of confusing data messages or useless traffic to a computer network.
  3. This cyber-criminal has the malicious intention of destroying data, stealing information or committing another type of crime.
Down
  1. These attacks play on human error to bypass technical security controls.
  2. This cyber-criminal is an amateur that uses pre-written hacking and cracking programs to break into computers or networks.
  3. Programs that act without a user's knowledge and alter operations of computers and mobile devices.
  4. This cyber-criminal describes someone who enter a computer or network illegally.
  5. This cyber criminal uses the internet or network to destroy computers for political reasons.
  6. The ____ web is a portion of the internet that cannot be accessed through regular search engines.
  7. These controls help reduce the chances of theft and include surveillance cameras, the use of security guards, alarm systems and locking devices.

10 Clues: These attacks play on human error to bypass technical security controls. • This cyber-criminal describes someone who enter a computer or network illegally. • This cyber criminal uses the internet or network to destroy computers for political reasons. • The ____ web is a portion of the internet that cannot be accessed through regular search engines. • ...

Cyber and DIGITAL LITERACY 2024-04-30

Cyber and DIGITAL LITERACY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Criminal activities conducted via digital means.
  2. - Measures to protect against cyber attacks.
  3. - Secret word or phrase to access a system.
  4. - Fraudulent acquisition of someone's identity.
  5. - Rights related to digital content and technology.
  6. - Securing data by converting it into a code.
  7. - Shared values and norms in the digital community.
  8. - Gathering and analyzing digital threat information.
  9. - Practices to maintain online safety and security.
  10. - Gap between those with and without access to technology.
  11. - Protection against cyber-related losses.
  12. - Study of human behavior in cyberspace.
  13. - Understanding of cyber threats and safety measures.
  14. - Malicious software that replicates itself.
  15. - Software designed to harm or infiltrate a system.
  16. - Promoting products or services online.
  17. - Programs and applications for computers.
  18. - Writing instructions for computers.
  19. - System of interconnected computers.
  20. - Potential dangers to digital systems.
  21. - Person raised in the digital age.
  22. - Knowledge of cyber risks and precautions.
  23. - Mobile phone with advanced capabilities.
  24. - Encoding data for secure transmission.
  25. - Right to control personal information.
  26. - Education on protecting against cyber threats.
  27. - Global network connecting computers worldwide.
  28. - Accountability for one's online actions.
  29. - Banking services conducted over the internet.
  30. - Unique name used to identify oneself online.
Down
  1. - Ethical behavior in the digital world.
  2. - Protection of sensitive information.
  3. - Investigation of cybercrimes.
  4. - Verification of a user's identity.
  5. - Ability to effectively use digital tools and technologies.
  6. - Harassment or intimidation online.
  7. - Barrier to block unauthorized access to a network.
  8. - Conflict conducted in the digital realm.
  9. - Deliberate exploitation of computer systems.
  10. - Protection of digital systems from cyber threats.
  11. - Internet-based currency for online transactions.
  12. - Platforms for online social interaction.
  13. - Representation of a person's online presence.
  14. - Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information.
  15. - Individuals gaining unauthorized access to systems.
  16. - Unsolicited and often irrelevant messages.
  17. - Legal regulations governing cyberspace.
  18. - Responsible use of technology.
  19. - Electronic system for online financial transactions.
  20. footprint - Trail of data left by online activity.

50 Clues: - Investigation of cybercrimes. • - Responsible use of technology. • - Person raised in the digital age. • - Verification of a user's identity. • - Harassment or intimidation online. • - Writing instructions for computers. • - System of interconnected computers. • - Protection of sensitive information. • - Potential dangers to digital systems. • ...

DIGITAL LITERACY and CYBER HYGIENE 2025-01-21

DIGITAL LITERACY and CYBER HYGIENE crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Legal regulations governing cyberspace.
  2. - Programs and applications for computers.
  3. - Verification of a user's identity.
  4. - Electronic system for online financial transactions.
  5. - Shared values and norms in the digital community.
  6. - Platforms for online social interaction.
  7. - Criminal activities conducted via digital means.
  8. - Unique name used to identify oneself online.
  9. - Measures to protect against cyber attacks.
  10. - Ethical behavior in the digital world.
  11. - Protection of sensitive information.
  12. - Malicious software that replicates itself.
  13. footprint - Trail of data left by online activity.
  14. - Ability to effectively use digital tools and technologies.
  15. - Securing data by converting it into a code.
  16. - Fraudulent acquisition of someone's identity.
  17. - Barrier to block unauthorized access to a network.
  18. - Protection of digital systems from cyber threats.
  19. - Global network connecting computers worldwide.
  20. - Gap between those with and without access to technology.
  21. - Responsible use of technology.
  22. - Encoding data for secure transmission.
Down
  1. - Deliberate exploitation of computer systems.
  2. - Representation of a person's online presence.
  3. - Internet-based currency for online transactions.
  4. - Software designed to harm or infiltrate a system.
  5. - Right to control personal information.
  6. - Mobile phone with advanced capabilities.
  7. - Banking services conducted over the internet.
  8. - Investigation of cybercrimes.
  9. - Individuals gaining unauthorized access to systems.
  10. - Accountability for one's online actions.
  11. - Knowledge of cyber risks and precautions.
  12. - Potential dangers to digital systems.
  13. - Protection against cyber-related losses.
  14. - Harassment or intimidation online.
  15. - Study of human behavior in cyberspace.
  16. - Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information.
  17. - Secret word or phrase to access a system.
  18. - Writing instructions for computers.
  19. - Conflict conducted in the digital realm.
  20. - Education on protecting against cyber threats.
  21. - Unsolicited and often irrelevant messages.
  22. - Gathering and analyzing digital threat information.
  23. - Understanding of cyber threats and safety measures.
  24. - System of interconnected computers.
  25. - Promoting products or services online.
  26. - Person raised in the digital age.
  27. - Practices to maintain online safety and security.
  28. - Rights related to digital content and technology.

50 Clues: - Investigation of cybercrimes. • - Responsible use of technology. • - Person raised in the digital age. • - Verification of a user's identity. • - Harassment or intimidation online. • - Writing instructions for computers. • - System of interconnected computers. • - Protection of sensitive information. • - Potential dangers to digital systems. • ...