cybersecurity Crossword Puzzles

Nathaniel Cybersecurity Crossword 2026-04-02

Nathaniel Cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a malicious party sends a fraudulent email disguised as being from a legitimate, trusted source
  2. malicious code that replicates by independently exploiting vulnerabilities in networks.
  3. holds a computer system, or the data it contains, captive until the target makes a payment
  4. an attacker requests personal information from a party in exchange for something, like a gift.
  5. displays annoying pop-ups to generate revenue for its authors
  6. non-technical means for a criminal to gather information on a target
  7. malware that carries out malicious operations under the guise of a desired operation such as playing an online game
Down
  1. software that enables a criminal to obtain information about a user’s computer activities.
  2. phishing using voice communication technology
  3. takes advantage of programming errors or design flaws to grant the criminal elevated access to network resources and data.
  4. malicious software
  5. This type of malware remains inactive until that trigger event happens.
  6. program or code introduced by a criminal who has compromised a system.
  7. modifies the operating system to create a backdoor.
  8. malicious executable code attached to another executable file, such as a legitimate program.

15 Clues: malicious software • phishing using voice communication technology • modifies the operating system to create a backdoor. • displays annoying pop-ups to generate revenue for its authors • non-technical means for a criminal to gather information on a target • program or code introduced by a criminal who has compromised a system. • ...

Majors and Concentrations 2022-01-26

Majors and Concentrations crossword puzzle
Across
  1. studies the past
  2. studies the ocean
  3. lights...camera...action!
  4. spends a lot of time with a calculator
  5. the study of living organisms
Down
  1. studies how to effectively target consumers
  2. the scientific study of mind and behavior
  3. clinicals are part of the program
  4. synthesizes biology and chemistry
  5. learns to protect on a digital platform
  6. works with chemicals and beakers
  7. synthesizes math science and creativity to build things

12 Clues: studies the past • studies the ocean • lights...camera...action! • the study of living organisms • works with chemicals and beakers • clinicals are part of the program • synthesizes biology and chemistry • spends a lot of time with a calculator • learns to protect on a digital platform • the scientific study of mind and behavior • studies how to effectively target consumers • ...

Tech 2025-07-11

Tech crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Approval
  2. practice of protecting computer systems
  3. Disguises itself as an legitimate program
  4. Science Technology engineering & mathematics
  5. Program used to keep intruders out
  6. Naazharae Smith
Down
  1. ensures that resources are only granted to those users who are entitled to them
  2. Damages & disables computers systems
  3. Attempt to trick users
  4. attacker that lurks on your network for extended periods
  5. Hijacks system and encrypts files
  6. software designed to detect and remove malware

12 Clues: Approval • Naazharae Smith • Attempt to trick users • Hijacks system and encrypts files • Program used to keep intruders out • Damages & disables computers systems • practice of protecting computer systems • Disguises itself as an legitimate program • Science Technology engineering & mathematics • software designed to detect and remove malware • ...

SANS CyberSecurity Crossword 2021-01-11

SANS CyberSecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A network security system, either hardware- or software-based, that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on a set of rules.
  2. An attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system.
  3. Computational Procedure
  4. Conceals the data’s original meaning to prevent it from being known or used.
  5. A software exploit that involves a combination of attacks against different vulnerabilities (7,6)
  6. A standalone malware computer program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers
  7. Used to describe any code in any part of a software system or script that is intended to cause undesired effects, security breaches or damage to a system. (9,4)
  8. Text files with small pieces of data
  9. Software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive.
Down
  1. Designed to detect and destroy computer viruses
  2. Any malicious computer program which is used to hack into a computer by misleading users of its true intent.(6,5)
  3. A large number of compromised computers
  4. The activity of defrauding an online account holder of financial information by posing as a legitimate company.
  5. Often installed after a compromise happens (4,4)

14 Clues: Computational Procedure • Text files with small pieces of data • A large number of compromised computers • Designed to detect and destroy computer viruses • Often installed after a compromise happens (4,4) • An attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system. • Conceals the data’s original meaning to prevent it from being known or used. • ...

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024-10-16

Cybersecurity Awareness Month crossword puzzle
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  1. A type of malware that demands payment in exchange for restoring access to data
  2. A type of malicious software that replicates itself by attaching to other programs or files, potentially causing harm to computer systems, networks, or data.
  3. Creating a copy of data to prevent its loss in case of a disaster or data breach
  4. A type of software that is designed to damage or exploit a computer system
  5. The process of converting data into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access and ensure confidentiality.
  6. The potential for loss or damage when a threat exploits a vulnerability, often assessed in terms of likelihood and impact on organizational assets.
  7. The process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system
Down
  1. A security method that uses unique biological characteristics, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, to unlock your mobile device
  2. Type of malware that allows an attacker to remotely control a system or network
  3. A network that encrypts internet connections and helps secure remote access to a network
  4. Adhering to regulatory requirements and industry standards for data protection and privacy in cloud environments
  5. Unsolicited, unwanted, and often malicious messages sent in bulk.
  6. Attack where an attacker gains unauthorized access to a system or network
  7. The act of revising software or systems to fix vulnerabilities and enhance security against emerging threats.

14 Clues: Unsolicited, unwanted, and often malicious messages sent in bulk. • The process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system • Attack where an attacker gains unauthorized access to a system or network • A type of software that is designed to damage or exploit a computer system • ...

Draeko Cybersecurity Crossword 2024-10-26

Draeko Cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. A form of malware that encrypts a user’s data and demands payment to unlock it.
  2. Malware that gathers information about a person or organization without their knowledge.
  3. Malware that gathers information about a person or organization without their knowledge.
  4. A network security device or software that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic.
  5. A simulated cyberattack to evaluate the security of a system.
  6. An extra layer of security requiring two forms of identification for access.
Down
  1. The psychological manipulation of people to disclose confidential information.
  2. Software intentionally designed to cause damage, such as viruses, worms, and Trojans.
  3. The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
  4. A type of social engineering attack where attackers trick users into revealing personal information.
  5. A trial-and-error method used to guess passwords or encryption keys.
  6. An attack where multiple systems flood a target, causing denial of service.
  7. A tool that encrypts internet traffic and hides a user’s IP address.
  8. A flaw in software that is unknown to the vendor and, therefore, unpatched.
  9. A network of infected devices controlled remotely by a hacker, typically to launch large-scale attacks.

15 Clues: A simulated cyberattack to evaluate the security of a system. • A trial-and-error method used to guess passwords or encryption keys. • A tool that encrypts internet traffic and hides a user’s IP address. • An attack where multiple systems flood a target, causing denial of service. • A flaw in software that is unknown to the vendor and, therefore, unpatched. • ...

Crossword - Cybersecurity 3 2026-08-11

Crossword - Cybersecurity 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When an attacker inserts malicious database commands into a website's input fields to access, change, or delete data.
  2. A set of rules that defines how users are allowed to use an organisation's computer systems, networks, and internet access.
  3. A simple encryption method where each letter in a message is shifted a fixed number of places through the alphabet.
  4. A method of gaining unauthorised access by repeatedly trying different username and password combinations until the correct one is found.
  5. A security method that requires two forms of identification, usually something you know (a password) and something you have (a code sent to a phone or generated by an app).
Down
  1. A pre-set password provided by the manufacturer of a device or software, which should be changed to improve security.
  2. An attack that floods a computer system or network with traffic, preventing legitimate users from accessing services.
  3. A method of authentication that uses unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans, to identify a user.
  4. A collection of computers or devices infected with malware and controlled as a group, often to carry out attacks such as DDoS attacks.
  5. An authorised attempt to test the security of a computer system by deliberately trying to find and exploit vulnerabilities.
  6. Occurs when sensitive or confidential data is accessed, shared, or stolen by someone who is not authorised to see it.
  7. Hardware or software that monitors and controls network traffic, blocking unauthorised access while allowing legitimate communications.
  8. A secret combination of characters used to verify a user's identity and allow access to a computer system or account.
  9. A type of DoS attack where multiple computers are used to flood a target system with traffic simultaneously.

14 Clues: A type of DoS attack where multiple computers are used to flood a target system with traffic simultaneously. • A simple encryption method where each letter in a message is shifted a fixed number of places through the alphabet. • A pre-set password provided by the manufacturer of a device or software, which should be changed to improve security. • ...

klausimai 2023-05-17

klausimai crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Kas yra „object-oriented programming“?
  2. Kas yra žurnalavimas?
  3. Kas yra „data cente?
  4. Kas yra „software development life cycle“?
  5. Kas yra „operating system“?
  6. Kas yra „network protocol“?
  7. Kas yra „serveris“?
  8. Kas yra „cloud computing“?
  9. Kas yra „version control“?
  10. Kas yra „URL“?
  11. Kas yra „cybersecurity“?
  12. Kas yra „cache“?
  13. Kas yra „cyber attack“?
  14. Kas yra „bug“
  15. Kas yra „router“?
  16. Kas yra „firewall“?
Down
  1. Kas yra „artificial intelligence“?
  2. Kas yra „RAM“?
  3. Kas yra „encryption“?
  4. Kas yra „HTML“?
  5. Kas yra „API“?
  6. Kas yra „data backup“?
  7. Kas yra „malware“?
  8. Kas yra „database management system“?
  9. Kas yra algoritmas
  10. Kas yra duomenų bazė?
  11. Kas yra „programming language“?
  12. Kas yra „data mining“?
  13. Kas yra „open source“?
  14. Kas yra „user interface“?

30 Clues: Kas yra „bug“ • Kas yra „RAM“? • Kas yra „API“? • Kas yra „URL“? • Kas yra „HTML“? • Kas yra „cache“? • Kas yra „router“? • Kas yra „malware“? • Kas yra algoritmas • Kas yra „serveris“? • Kas yra „firewall“? • Kas yra „data cente? • Kas yra „encryption“? • Kas yra žurnalavimas? • Kas yra duomenų bazė? • Kas yra „data backup“? • Kas yra „data mining“? • Kas yra „open source“? • Kas yra „cyber attack“? • ...

jihana dwi a_xf 18 2025-04-15

jihana dwi a_xf 18 crossword puzzle
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  1. Platform konten digital
  2. Scientist / Menganalisis data
  3. Memblokir akses ke situs atau konten
  4. Memfilter konten negatif
  5. Konten video di platform digital
  6. Memblokir konten negatif
  7. Hak eksklusif penemuan
  8. Melindungi karya intelektual dan penemuan
  9. Izin menggunakan karya orang lain
  10. Cipta / Melindungi karya intelektual
  11. Tanda produk atau jasa
  12. Tag yang membantu mesin pencari
  13. Versi lama halaman web
  14. Melindungi sistem dari serangan
  15. Konten menyebar cepat di media sosial
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  1. Operator pencarian lanjutan
  2. Memeriksa keaslian konten
  3. Developer / Mengembangkan situs web
  4. Memblokir akses ke situs atau konten
  5. Mengembangkan perangkat lunak
  6. Cari hasil dari situs tertentu
  7. Mempengaruhi audiens di media sosial
  8. Cari file dengan tipe tertentu
  9. Merancang antarmuka pengguna
  10. Konten digital yang berubah

25 Clues: Hak eksklusif penemuan • Tanda produk atau jasa • Versi lama halaman web • Platform konten digital • Memfilter konten negatif • Memblokir konten negatif • Memeriksa keaslian konten • Operator pencarian lanjutan • Konten digital yang berubah • Merancang antarmuka pengguna • Scientist / Menganalisis data • Mengembangkan perangkat lunak • Cari hasil dari situs tertentu • ...

Services Marketing - Sec D 2026-03-12

Services Marketing - Sec D crossword puzzle
Across
  1. – Electronic transactions for service payments.
  2. – Mobile application providing services.
  3. – Tailoring service experiences for customers.
  4. – Digital ecosystem for service exchange.
  5. – Online system connecting service providers and users.
  6. – Tools used to enhance service delivery.
  7. – Services delivered via cloud computing.
  8. – Protection of digital service platforms.
Down
  1. – Delivering services from remote locations.
  2. – Service provided through the internet.
  3. – Adapting services to individual needs.
  4. – Buying and selling services online.
  5. – Using data to improve service decisions.
  6. – Use of technology to perform service tasks.
  7. – Automated system answering customer queries.
  8. – Service delivered electronically via digital platforms.
  9. – Technology enabling intelligent service automation.
  10. – Healthcare services delivered remotely.
  11. – Customers participating in value creation.
  12. – Group collaborating digitally across locations.

20 Clues: – Buying and selling services online. • – Service provided through the internet. • – Adapting services to individual needs. • – Mobile application providing services. • – Digital ecosystem for service exchange. • – Healthcare services delivered remotely. • – Tools used to enhance service delivery. • – Services delivered via cloud computing. • ...

Majors and Concentrations 2022-01-26

Majors and Concentrations crossword puzzle
Across
  1. learns to protect on a digital platform
  2. the scientific study of mind and behavior
  3. works with chemicals and beakers
  4. spends a lot of time with a calculator
  5. studies the ocean
  6. synthesizes math science and creativity to build things
Down
  1. studies how to effectively target consumers
  2. synthesizes biology and chemistry
  3. clinicals are part of the program
  4. studies the past
  5. lights...camera...action!
  6. the study of living organisms

12 Clues: studies the past • studies the ocean • lights...camera...action! • the study of living organisms • works with chemicals and beakers • synthesizes biology and chemistry • clinicals are part of the program • spends a lot of time with a calculator • learns to protect on a digital platform • the scientific study of mind and behavior • studies how to effectively target consumers • ...

NAVFAC Capabilities 2023-02-16

NAVFAC Capabilities crossword puzzle
Across
  1. NEPA regulations requirement
  2. ________ Handling Ashore Procurement
  3. ________Facilities and Equipment Engineering
  4. Protection against criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data
  5. Basic physical and organizational structures and facilities
  6. Real Estate _________ and Management
Down
  1. _______ and Facilities Operations
  2. _________ Vehicles provide transportation services
  3. Relating to impact of human activity on the natural world
  4. Proposed or planned undertaking
  5. NAVFAC Capabilities: ______ & Construction
  6. Detailed coordination of a complex operation involving people, facilities, or supplies.

12 Clues: NEPA regulations requirement • Proposed or planned undertaking • _______ and Facilities Operations • ________ Handling Ashore Procurement • Real Estate _________ and Management • NAVFAC Capabilities: ______ & Construction • ________Facilities and Equipment Engineering • _________ Vehicles provide transportation services • ...

Cybersecurity Fundamental Chapter 7 2024-06-05

Cybersecurity Fundamental Chapter 7 crossword puzzle
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  1. A model used in cybersecurity to describe the stages of an information systems attack.
  2. Enhancing the security of an individual computer system by securing the operating system, implementing antivirus solutions, and using host-based security tools like firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
  3. The first stage in the Kill Chain where the attacker gathers information about the target to find vulnerabilities that can be exploited later.
  4. The process of securing network devices by implementing proven methods such as securing administrative access, maintaining strong passwords, and using secure communication protocols to protect against vulnerabilities and attacks.
  5. A technology used for tracking and identifying objects using radio waves.
  6. The fifth stage in the Kill Chain where malware and backdoors are installed on the target system, allowing the attacker to maintain access.
  7. The second stage in the Kill Chain where the attacker creates an exploit and malicious payload to use against the target.
  8. The fourth stage in the Kill Chain where the attacker executes the exploit to take advantage of a vulnerability in the target system.
Down
  1. The process of improving the security of servers by managing remote access, securing privileged accounts, and monitoring services to prevent unauthorized access and attacks.
  2. The sixth stage in the Kill Chain where the attacker establishes remote control over the compromised target through a command and control channel or server.
  3. Measures taken to protect physical assets such as network devices, servers, and other infrastructure components from physical threats like theft, vandalism, and natural disasters.
  4. Implementing security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. This includes file access control and other techniques to protect data from unauthorized access and corruption.
  5. The final stage in the Kill Chain where the attacker performs malicious actions such as information theft or launching additional attacks from within the network.
  6. The third stage in the Kill Chain where the attacker sends the exploit and malicious payload to the target, typically through email or other methods.
  7. Refers to the area or scope of cybersecurity activities and responsibilities, encompassing the protection of systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.
  8. Measures and practices used to secure end devices such as workstations, servers, IP phones, and access points within a network.

16 Clues: A technology used for tracking and identifying objects using radio waves. • A model used in cybersecurity to describe the stages of an information systems attack. • The second stage in the Kill Chain where the attacker creates an exploit and malicious payload to use against the target. • ...

Cybersecurity Attacks 2023-04-15

Cybersecurity Attacks crossword puzzle
Across
  1. With _____, the victim’s system is held hostage until they agree to pay money to the attacker.
  2. A _____ attack occurs when a malicious actor sends emails that seem to be coming from trusted, legitimate sources in an attempt to grab sensitive information from the target.
  3. In a _____ attack, a hacker embeds malicious code into an insecure website.
  4. A _____ attack gets its name from the “brutish” or simple methodology employed by the attack. The attacker simply tries to guess the login credentials of someone with access to the target system.
Down
  1. A _____ attack uses a malicious program that is hidden inside a seemingly legitimate one
  2. _____ types of cyber attacks refer to breaches in cybersecurity that make it possible for an attacker to eavesdrop on the data sent back and forth between two people, networks, or computers.
  3. A _____ attack is designed to overwhelm the resources of a system to the point where it is unable to reply to legitimate service requests.
  4. _____ infects a computer and changes how it functions, destroys data, or spies on the user or network traffic as it passes through.
  5. With _____, a hacker alters DNS records to send traffic to a fake website.

9 Clues: With _____, a hacker alters DNS records to send traffic to a fake website. • In a _____ attack, a hacker embeds malicious code into an insecure website. • A _____ attack uses a malicious program that is hidden inside a seemingly legitimate one • With _____, the victim’s system is held hostage until they agree to pay money to the attacker. • ...

Cybersecurity puzzle 2023-04-21

Cybersecurity puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. related to your identity or personal information
  2. looking over someones shoulder to get information
  3. a file or code
  4. takes over your computer
Down
  1. the opposite to a virus
  2. knowledge obtained from investigating
  3. a type of malware that can copy itself
  4. data
  5. a network of computer infected by malware
  6. and individual who uses computer networking to overcome a technical problem

10 Clues: data • a file or code • the opposite to a virus • takes over your computer • knowledge obtained from investigating • a type of malware that can copy itself • a network of computer infected by malware • related to your identity or personal information • looking over someones shoulder to get information • ...

Cybersecurity 2.2 2022-02-22

Cybersecurity 2.2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Software running with elevated privileges to control a computer or to gain access to restricted accounts and data
  2. Problems, faults, and bugs in the program that are exploitable, allowing attackers access to the computer on which the program is running
  3. A file that contains an official record of activities that occur on a computer
  4. software that replicates and infects many computers, turning the computer into a "zombie"
  5. Reverse the encryption process, making the data human-readable again
Down
  1. A human-based attack in which the malicious user intercepts communication between the victim's computer and the internet
  2. Software and hardware that track all keyboard clicks, including back spaces, to discover usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, and other sensitive information
  3. Small units of data, transmitted on a network. Collected together, they compose some larger data, such as a document, a website, a movie, etc
  4. Software that locks your computer or makes it inoperable, requiring you to pay someone to remove it

9 Clues: Reverse the encryption process, making the data human-readable again • A file that contains an official record of activities that occur on a computer • software that replicates and infects many computers, turning the computer into a "zombie" • Software that locks your computer or makes it inoperable, requiring you to pay someone to remove it • ...

Cybersecurity Month 2022-10-13

Cybersecurity Month crossword puzzle
Across
  1. ________ Information must be protected from leaks or accidental exposure.
  2. Button in Outlook to report suspicious email or phishing in one click.
  3. _______ Period is the length of time information assets are maintained for an authorized person.
  4. Security _______ is a single or series of unwanted or unexpected information Security Events
Down
  1. What is celebrated in October?
  2. Information is accessible to authorized users.
  3. Information is accurate, complete, and reliable.
  4. Mail that seeks to offer services, products, or advertisements but it could be from either a genuine company or a cybercriminal trying to trick you.
  5. A Security ______ is an identified occurrence within a system, service, or network that may be security relevant.

9 Clues: What is celebrated in October? • Information is accessible to authorized users. • Information is accurate, complete, and reliable. • Button in Outlook to report suspicious email or phishing in one click. • ________ Information must be protected from leaks or accidental exposure. • ...

Cybersecurity Awareness 2023-10-12

Cybersecurity Awareness crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Tool that helps users create, save, and manage passwords
  2. Fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages pretending to be from a legitimate source trying to convince you to click on a link
  3. A phishing attack conducted by phone
  4. A person who engages in criminal activity by means of computers or the internet
Down
  1. Being protected against criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, or the measures taken to achieve this
  2. Multifactor Authentication
  3. A secret word or phrase that must be used to gain access to something
  4. Use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information
  5. Malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid

9 Clues: Multifactor Authentication • A phishing attack conducted by phone • Tool that helps users create, save, and manage passwords • A secret word or phrase that must be used to gain access to something • A person who engages in criminal activity by means of computers or the internet • ...

Cybersecurity Puzzle 2024-10-14

Cybersecurity Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. using historical data and advanced predictive algorithms
  2. AI- driven systems demonstrate this against evolving threats
  3. One of the databases used in the study
  4. a form of network intrusion
  5. pose an ever-growing challenge to security
Down
  1. researchers argue that this approach will simplify cybersecurity
  2. A form of cyber applications of AI bas
  3. A critical concern against AI systems
  4. one of the various facets of cyber security

9 Clues: a form of network intrusion • A critical concern against AI systems • A form of cyber applications of AI bas • One of the databases used in the study • pose an ever-growing challenge to security • one of the various facets of cyber security • using historical data and advanced predictive algorithms • AI- driven systems demonstrate this against evolving threats • ...

Cybersecurity crossword 2024-11-07

Cybersecurity crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A secure network that hides your IP address and encrypts your internet connection to protect privacy.
  2. An affordable mini-computer for learning.
  3. A security method that requires two forms of verification
Down
  1. A software that lets you run different operating systems on the same computer.
  2. The process of converting information into a code to stop unauthorized access.
  3. A weakness in a system that can be exploited to gain unauthorized access.
  4. Software that secretly monitors and collects data without the user's consent.
  5. Attack where an intruder intercepts to spy on or alter an exchange.
  6. An attack method that tries all possible combinations to guess a password or encryption key.

9 Clues: An affordable mini-computer for learning. • A security method that requires two forms of verification • Attack where an intruder intercepts to spy on or alter an exchange. • A weakness in a system that can be exploited to gain unauthorized access. • Software that secretly monitors and collects data without the user's consent. • ...

Cybersecurity Puzzle! 2024-12-03

Cybersecurity Puzzle! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Unauthorized access to or manipulation of computer systems.
  2. A program that protects your computer from viruses
  3. A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic.
  4. A process used to confirm the identity of a user.
Down
  1. A method of stealing personal information by pretending to be a trustworthy source.
  2. A type of software designed to harm or exploit systems
  3. A weak point in a system that can be exploited.
  4. A secret code used to secure data.
  5. A person who attempts to gain unauthorized access to networks.

9 Clues: A secret code used to secure data. • A weak point in a system that can be exploited. • A process used to confirm the identity of a user. • A program that protects your computer from viruses • A type of software designed to harm or exploit systems • Unauthorized access to or manipulation of computer systems. • ...

Cybersecurity Crossword 2025-04-21

Cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What type of accounts are most likely to get hacked?
  2. A 13 character password would take about 359,000 ___ to crack
  3. The method to crack passwords by trying all sorts of combinations
  4. Over __% of people use passwords of things that are important to them
  5. "123456" and this are the two most commonly used passwords
Down
  1. Are at a higher risk of password hacking due to their use of the internet and their risky behaviors
  2. "_____ stuffing" is when already stolen/leaked information is used to hack into an account
  3. Who fell victim to a credential stuffing incident in 2020?
  4. Dictionary attacks use ____ words to try and guess passwords

9 Clues: What type of accounts are most likely to get hacked? • Who fell victim to a credential stuffing incident in 2020? • "123456" and this are the two most commonly used passwords • Dictionary attacks use ____ words to try and guess passwords • A 13 character password would take about 359,000 ___ to crack • ...

JD 2024-12-20

JD crossword puzzle
Across
  1. b
  2. 3
  3. 30
  4. x
  5. 28
  6. i
  7. 10
  8. 20
  9. z
  10. 22
  11. p
  12. m
  13. 14
  14. 4
  15. 25
  16. o
  17. 12
  18. 26
  19. u
  20. 18
  21. 8
  22. w
  23. 13
  24. 21
  25. e
  26. h
  27. 29
  28. q
  29. 11
  30. r
Down
  1. 1
  2. c
  3. a
  4. v
  5. k
  6. 24
  7. 32
  8. 31
  9. j
  10. 19
  11. 27
  12. 23
  13. t
  14. 7
  15. 6
  16. 2
  17. d
  18. 5
  19. f
  20. y
  21. l
  22. j
  23. 15
  24. s
  25. 33
  26. 16
  27. 17
  28. g
  29. 9
  30. n

60 Clues: 1 • b • c • 3 • a • v • k • x • i • j • t • 7 • z • 6 • 2 • d • p • m • 5 • f • 4 • y • l • o • j • u • s • 8 • w • g • 9 • e • n • h • q • r • 24 • 30 • 32 • 28 • 10 • 31 • 19 • 27 • 23 • 20 • 22 • 14 • 25 • 12 • 26 • 15 • 18 • 13 • 33 • 16 • 17 • 21 • 29 • 11

Future of Technology 2025-11-17

Future of Technology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Next generation mobile network after 5G
  2. Protection of computers and networks
  3. Technology enabling space travel and exploration
  4. Group of autonomous robots or drones working together
  5. Discarded electronic devices
  6. Digital currency and related technologies
  7. Decentralized digital ledger technology
  8. Study of genes and DNA manipulation
  9. Machines that perform tasks autonomously
  10. Securing data by encoding information
Down
  1. Immersive computer-generated environment
  2. A city enhanced with IoT technology
  3. Augmented reality technology
  4. Technology using extremely small particles
  5. Popular cryptocurrency abbreviation
  6. AI systems that learn from data
  7. Advanced computing using qubits
  8. Study of biological systems used in future medicine
  9. Brain–computer interface technology
  10. Energy from sustainable sources

20 Clues: Augmented reality technology • Discarded electronic devices • AI systems that learn from data • Advanced computing using qubits • Energy from sustainable sources • A city enhanced with IoT technology • Popular cryptocurrency abbreviation • Study of genes and DNA manipulation • Brain–computer interface technology • Protection of computers and networks • ...

Spanish-English Tech Words (Use - to separate words) 2025-11-21

Spanish-English Tech Words (Use - to separate words) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Plataforma
  2. Obsoleto
  3. Datos
  4. (Realidad Virutal)
  5. Motor de busqueda
  6. Tecnofobo
  7. Inalamambrico
  8. Punto de acceso
  9. Iniciar Session
  10. Caerse
  11. Captura de pantalla
  12. Cargar
  13. copia de seguridad
  14. Descargar
  15. Servidor
  16. Permitir
  17. Mejorar
  18. DEVELOPER Desorallador de software
  19. Provedor de Internet
Down
  1. DEVICE Dispositivo Inteligente
  2. Estar en Linea
  3. Actualizar
  4. Tecnologia Ponible
  5. Adjuntar
  6. Navegar
  7. Adricululares
  8. Ciberseguridad
  9. Artilugio / Aparato
  10. BROWSER Navegador
  11. Gama
  12. Alta tecnologia
  13. Red Social
  14. Registrarse
  15. Abarcar
  16. Rastrear
  17. Ultima Generacion
  18. Experto Technologico
  19. Amplio
  20. Interfaz amigable
  21. Software Gratuito

40 Clues: Gama • Datos • Caerse • Cargar • Amplio • Navegar • Abarcar • Mejorar • Adjuntar • Obsoleto • Rastrear • Servidor • Permitir • Tecnofobo • Descargar • Plataforma • Actualizar • Red Social • Registrarse • Adricululares • Inalamambrico • Estar en Linea • Ciberseguridad • Alta tecnologia • Punto de acceso • Iniciar Session • Motor de busqueda • BROWSER Navegador • Ultima Generacion • Interfaz amigable • Software Gratuito • Tecnologia Ponible • ...

Jenny and Nate 2023-01-19

Jenny and Nate crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Jenny is the _________ of her siblings
  2. What God has _______, let not man separate
  3. State where honeymoon will be
  4. Relationship of flower girl (Esther) to Jenny
  5. Name of wedding venue
  6. ”Mawiage, mawiage, is what ______ us together today”
  7. Nate’s birthday month
  8. Jenny's major
  9. The couple's favorite author, hint: Narnia
Down
  1. _____ is patient and kind
  2. Nate’s hometown, hint: rhymes with “mutton”
  3. Jenny played this sport in high school
  4. Nate plays this instrument
  5. Nate's major
  6. The formal event to declare a marriage
  7. Jenny’s birthday month
  8. First date, hint: Omaha Art Museum
  9. You may now _____ the bride
  10. Who drinks coffee black? Him or her
  11. Class Nate and Jenny met in

20 Clues: Nate's major • Jenny's major • Name of wedding venue • Nate’s birthday month • Jenny’s birthday month • _____ is patient and kind • Nate plays this instrument • You may now _____ the bride • Class Nate and Jenny met in • State where honeymoon will be • First date, hint: Omaha Art Museum • Who drinks coffee black? Him or her • Jenny is the _________ of her siblings • ...

Семинар 4 Ш.Ирмүүн B25FA2204 2026-02-26

Семинар 4 Ш.Ирмүүн B25FA2204 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Displays images and text
  2. Error in a program
  3. Step-by-step problem-solving procedure
  4. A collection of saved information
  5. Information produced by a computer
  6. Unprepared raw facts
  7. Physical components of a computer
  8. Data entered into a computer
  9. Programs and applications that run on a computer
  10. To enter a system
  11. Type of learning
Down
  1. Computer that provides services to others
  2. One of the most famous AI
  3. Process of verifying user identity
  4. Copy of data stored for recovery
  5. Place where data is kept
  6. Processed data with meaning
  7. Organized collection of structured data
  8. A person who uses a computer
  9. Protection of digital systems and data

20 Clues: Type of learning • To enter a system • Error in a program • Unprepared raw facts • Displays images and text • Place where data is kept • One of the most famous AI • Processed data with meaning • Data entered into a computer • A person who uses a computer • Copy of data stored for recovery • A collection of saved information • Physical components of a computer • ...

Future of Technology 2025-11-17

Future of Technology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Popular cryptocurrency abbreviation
  2. Study of genes and DNA manipulation
  3. Immersive computer-generated environment
  4. Securing data by encoding information
  5. Machines that perform tasks autonomously
  6. Decentralized digital ledger technology
  7. A city enhanced with IoT technology
  8. Group of autonomous robots or drones working together
  9. Digital currency and related technologies
  10. Next generation mobile network after 5G
Down
  1. Energy from sustainable sources
  2. Technology enabling space travel and exploration
  3. Study of biological systems used in future medicine
  4. Brain–computer interface technology
  5. Discarded electronic devices
  6. AI systems that learn from data
  7. Advanced computing using qubits
  8. Augmented reality technology
  9. Protection of computers and networks
  10. Technology using extremely small particles

20 Clues: Discarded electronic devices • Augmented reality technology • Energy from sustainable sources • AI systems that learn from data • Advanced computing using qubits • Popular cryptocurrency abbreviation • Brain–computer interface technology • Study of genes and DNA manipulation • A city enhanced with IoT technology • Protection of computers and networks • ...

Cybersecurity Month 2022-07-29

Cybersecurity Month crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A specifically configured server, also known as decoy server, designed to attract and monitor intruders in a manner such that their actions do not affect production systems
  2. A malware software that seems legitimate enough that users voluntarily install them onto their computers, allowing the malware to infect their systems.
  3. a form of cyberattack that infect and spread through computer systems without an action from the user; they can operate on their own and spread by exploiting vulnerabilities within the victim's operating system
  4. A large number of compromised computers that are used to create and send spam or viruses or flood a network with messages such as a denial-of-service attack
  5. Finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in a system or on a website
Down
  1. The process of taking an unencrypted message (plaintext), applying a mathematical function to it (encryption algorithm with a key) and producing an encrypted message (ciphertext)
  2. This is a type of electronic mail (email) attack that attempts to convince a user that the originator is genuine, by with the intention of obtaining information for use in social engineering
  3. A highly sophisticated cyber threat as criminals work hard to make spoofed emails and websites appear as realistic and possible
  4. disrupts computer operations, gathers sensitive information or gains access to private computer systems through the use of code, scripts, active content and other forms of software; abbreviation for malicious software

9 Clues: Finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in a system or on a website • A highly sophisticated cyber threat as criminals work hard to make spoofed emails and websites appear as realistic and possible • A malware software that seems legitimate enough that users voluntarily install them onto their computers, allowing the malware to infect their systems. • ...

Cybersecurity Ylan 2024-11-07

Cybersecurity Ylan crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A test used to verify if a user is human and not a robot.
  2. A program that protects your computer from viruses.
  3. Network of devices connected to the internet to exchange data.
  4. A company that makes equipment and software to help connect and protect computer networks.
  5. A secret part of the internet, often used for anonymous activities.
Down
  1. A unique number that identifies a computer or device on the internet or a network.
  2. A protocol used to connect and control a remote computer.
  3. A secret word or code to log in.
  4. A person who tries to break into computers illegally.

9 Clues: A secret word or code to log in. • A program that protects your computer from viruses. • A person who tries to break into computers illegally. • A protocol used to connect and control a remote computer. • A test used to verify if a user is human and not a robot. • Network of devices connected to the internet to exchange data. • ...

Cybersecurity 3 2024-07-30

Cybersecurity 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Org at this level perform annual vulnerability scan
  2. Level 5 in CMM framework
  3. one of network scanning tool
  4. ... server - one of the observation class in VA
  5. ... configuration another observation class in VA
Down
  1. Team is tasked to conduct testing with objective to break app
  2. Type of testing which is concerned only with input-output ... box
  3. PT is by nature ...
  4. one of the tools used to conduct unauthenticated scan

9 Clues: PT is by nature ... • Level 5 in CMM framework • one of network scanning tool • ... server - one of the observation class in VA • ... configuration another observation class in VA • Org at this level perform annual vulnerability scan • one of the tools used to conduct unauthenticated scan • Team is tasked to conduct testing with objective to break app • ...

CyberSecurity 2 2024-07-24

CyberSecurity 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. New team structure which combines application support and new work
  2. IAM differentiates between Authenticate and ...
  3. Non-human identity example
  4. Category A3 in top 10 application weaknesses
Down
  1. weakness in application
  2. Failures related to hardcoded passwords
  3. faster method of code delivery
  4. We differentiate betn User and ...
  5. ISO27000 has 14 different categories of ...

9 Clues: weakness in application • Non-human identity example • faster method of code delivery • We differentiate betn User and ... • Failures related to hardcoded passwords • ISO27000 has 14 different categories of ... • Category A3 in top 10 application weaknesses • IAM differentiates between Authenticate and ... • ...

Cybersecurity Awareness 2024-10-20

Cybersecurity Awareness crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent over the internet.
  2. Fraudulent scheme, often involving money or personal information.
  3. A form of phishing using SMS or text messages.
  4. Theft Stealing personal or sensitive information without permission.
  5. Engineering Manipulative techniques to trick people into giving up confidential information.
Down
  1. Two-factor authentication, an extra layer of security for online accounts.
  2. Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information through deceptive emails.
  3. Malicious software designed to harm or exploit devices.
  4. Unauthorized access to data in a system.

9 Clues: Unauthorized access to data in a system. • A form of phishing using SMS or text messages. • Malicious software designed to harm or exploit devices. • Irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent over the internet. • Fraudulent scheme, often involving money or personal information. • Theft Stealing personal or sensitive information without permission. • ...

Cybersecurity Crossword 2023-09-15

Cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A secure service that connects to another network remotely.
  2. Should be made up of upper and lower case letters, special characters and numbers.
  3. Fraudulent emails or messages tricking people into giving up their personal info.
  4. Someone who breaks into computer systems to obtain unauthorized access to data.
  5. When a hacker successfully accesses a network or device vulnerabilities and gains access to the device's files and data.
Down
  1. A type of malware that spreads through computers and corrupts data and software.
  2. A type of malware that locks users out of their computer in exchange for a ransom.
  3. A malware that gathers information about a person or organization without their permission.
  4. Unauthorized access to or from a private network is prevented by this hardware/software.

9 Clues: A secure service that connects to another network remotely. • Someone who breaks into computer systems to obtain unauthorized access to data. • A type of malware that spreads through computers and corrupts data and software. • Fraudulent emails or messages tricking people into giving up their personal info. • ...

Cybersecurity Awarenemss 2025-10-13

Cybersecurity Awarenemss crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A secret word of phrase used to login to an account.
  2. phishing attack delivered via text message
  3. Acronym for Business Email COmpromise, an attack that takes over your business email address
  4. Fraud that comes from someone inside the organization such as an employee or contractor
  5. Type of malware that spreads across systems without needing user interaction, also used to bait a hook to catch fish.
Down
  1. Abbreviation for a Payment Card Industry Data Standard for handling credit card data.
  2. Voice based phishing attack where scammers impersonate trusted sources over the phone.
  3. Manipulating people into giving up confidential information through deception or impersonation
  4. Cyberattack which tricks users into revealing information through fake emails and websites

9 Clues: phishing attack delivered via text message • A secret word of phrase used to login to an account. • Abbreviation for a Payment Card Industry Data Standard for handling credit card data. • Voice based phishing attack where scammers impersonate trusted sources over the phone. • ...

Cybersecurity Crossword 2025-10-12

Cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Online criminal who tries to steal data
  2. Always make your password ---- to guess.
  3. Your secret word to get into an account.
  4. Online criminal who tries to steal data
Down
  1. What you should save or copy your files onto (like an external drive).
  2. A trick where someone pretends to be a company to get your info.
  3. A bad software that makes your computer sick (like a cold).
  4. The opposite of strong; a quick-to-guess secret word.
  5. A scam where bad people trick you for information.

9 Clues: Online criminal who tries to steal data • Always make your password ---- to guess. • Your secret word to get into an account. • Online criminal who tries to steal data • A scam where bad people trick you for information. • The opposite of strong; a quick-to-guess secret word. • A bad software that makes your computer sick (like a cold). • ...

Lilly and Shehan 2024-08-16

Lilly and Shehan crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Couples' Favorite country
  2. Groom's favorite video game
  3. The groom was the captain of this sport in school
  4. Brides first workplace
  5. What field does the groom work in
  6. Where they first met
Down
  1. Brides Favorite Food
  2. Groom's best friend
  3. Something the bride loves to do
  4. What did the bride give for the grooms friends to win their approval
  5. The groom killed this animal out of cute aggression
  6. where the bride works
  7. Brides favorite dance move

13 Clues: Groom's best friend • Brides Favorite Food • Where they first met • where the bride works • Brides first workplace • Couples' Favorite country • Brides favorite dance move • Groom's favorite video game • Something the bride loves to do • What field does the groom work in • The groom was the captain of this sport in school • The groom killed this animal out of cute aggression • ...

Revision: Cybersecurity terms 2026-07-26

Revision: Cybersecurity terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Harmful software designed to damage or steal information
  2. A weakness that attackers can exploit
  3. Keeping information private and only available to approved users
  4. Protecting data by changing it into an unreadable format
  5. Protecting computers and data from digital attacks
  6. A copy of data used to recover lost information
  7. Confidence that information will be handled safely and responsibly
  8. Controlling how personal information is collected and used
Down
  1. Methods used to protect information and systems
  2. Checking the identity of a user before access
  3. A system that blocks unwanted network access
  4. Permission given before personal information is collected or used
  5. Keeping data accurate and unchanged
  6. Fake messages used to trick people into giving information

14 Clues: Keeping data accurate and unchanged • A weakness that attackers can exploit • A system that blocks unwanted network access • Checking the identity of a user before access • Methods used to protect information and systems • A copy of data used to recover lost information • Protecting computers and data from digital attacks • ...

Internet Safety Crossword 2021-02-11

Internet Safety Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. someone who witnesses but doesn't participate
  2. a person who stands up for someone else
  3. footprint information about a person found online
  4. if something makes you feel sad or uncomfortable tell a _______ adult trusted
  5. bullying using technology
  6. information information that can identify someone
Down
  1. securing information on the internet
  2. good manners online
  3. can be trusted
  4. software intended to do damage to computers
  5. too much information

11 Clues: can be trusted • good manners online • too much information • bullying using technology • securing information on the internet • a person who stands up for someone else • software intended to do damage to computers • someone who witnesses but doesn't participate • footprint information about a person found online • information information that can identify someone • ...

it work 2023-03-24

it work crossword puzzle
Across
  1. pocket sized computer
  2. information
  3. data entered into and received by a computer
  4. practice of protecting a system from digital attacks
  5. gaining unauthorized access to a system or account
Down
  1. a programming language
  2. how a computer displays data
  3. data that sits outside of the trend
  4. fraudulent emails sent to obtain personal information
  5. method of data depiction

10 Clues: information • pocket sized computer • a programming language • method of data depiction • how a computer displays data • data that sits outside of the trend • data entered into and received by a computer • gaining unauthorized access to a system or account • practice of protecting a system from digital attacks • fraudulent emails sent to obtain personal information

dgeconomy 2025-03-12

dgeconomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Fifth-generation wireless technology
  2. Protection of digital systems from cyber threats
  3. Large and complex data sets
  4. A newly established business
  5. Secure and decentralized digital ledger
  6. Immersive virtual reality technology
  7. Use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention
  8. Technology overlaying digital images onto the real world
Down
  1. Electronic system for storing and making transactions
  2. Internet-based computing services
  3. Digital or virtual currency
  4. Technology-driven financial services
  5. Online buying and selling of goods and services
  6. Network of connected smart devices
  7. Machines performing human-like intelligence tasks

15 Clues: Digital or virtual currency • Large and complex data sets • A newly established business • Internet-based computing services • Network of connected smart devices • Fifth-generation wireless technology • Technology-driven financial services • Immersive virtual reality technology • Secure and decentralized digital ledger • Online buying and selling of goods and services • ...

Browsing safety 2025-05-28

Browsing safety crossword puzzle
Across
  1. illegal way of gaining money
  2. technology designed to protect data,networks,programs
  3. bullying any person online
  4. hoaxing or misleading someone
  5. misusing someone's personal information
  6. criminal activity generally done to harm someone
  7. developed to make binary more compact
  8. computer language with 16 digits
Down
  1. programme designed to remove viruses
  2. program that disrupts the normal functioning of a computer
  3. software preventing unauthorized access to our computer
  4. illegally entering a device or network
  5. sending the user an email misleading him
  6. dating a young individual online
  7. only language understood by computers

15 Clues: bullying any person online • illegal way of gaining money • hoaxing or misleading someone • dating a young individual online • computer language with 16 digits • programme designed to remove viruses • only language understood by computers • developed to make binary more compact • illegally entering a device or network • misusing someone's personal information • ...

Unit 1 Vocab - Cybersecurity 2026-09-02

Unit 1 Vocab - Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. hat hacker: Malicious hacker stealing digital data.
  2. Person skilled at manipulating computers.
  3. Publishing private information maliciously online.
  4. Converting data into secret code.
  5. Unauthorized access to secure data.
  6. Weakness in a security system.
Down
  1. Organized collection of digital information.
  2. Protecting digital systems from attacks.
  3. administrator: Manager of computer network operations.
  4. network: Connected computers sharing digital resources.
  5. identification information: Data identifying a specific individual.
  6. Harassing individuals using digital platforms.
  7. hat hacker: Hacker finding flaws without permission.
  8. hat hacker: Ethical hacker fixing security flaws.
  9. Raw information stored on computers.

15 Clues: Weakness in a security system. • Converting data into secret code. • Unauthorized access to secure data. • Raw information stored on computers. • Protecting digital systems from attacks. • Person skilled at manipulating computers. • Organized collection of digital information. • Harassing individuals using digital platforms. • ...

April Issue Highlights 2022-04-14

April Issue Highlights crossword puzzle
Across
  1. protects a user's data
  2. found behind the wall
  3. often used in food storage
Down
  1. ex. HEPA
  2. show, type of industry event
  3. down, slowing down usage
  4. what a doctor treats
  5. a special joint to prevent something from coming apart

8 Clues: ex. HEPA • what a doctor treats • found behind the wall • protects a user's data • down, slowing down usage • often used in food storage • show, type of industry event • a special joint to prevent something from coming apart

Department of Homeland Security Crossword 2024-03-17

Department of Homeland Security Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. One weakness; complex rules
  2. One strength; quickly
  3. Why DOH was created
  4. Protecting critical infrastructure
Down
  1. One weakness; limits on funding
  2. Department which helps guards the USA from threats
  3. Identifying and mitigating terrorist threats
  4. One strength; brings together

8 Clues: Why DOH was created • One strength; quickly • One weakness; complex rules • One strength; brings together • One weakness; limits on funding • Protecting critical infrastructure • Identifying and mitigating terrorist threats • Department which helps guards the USA from threats

Computer Basics 2023-04-06

Computer Basics crossword puzzle
Across
  1. email scam
  2. computers talking to computers
  3. a computer used for math
  4. instructions for a computer online
  5. online protection from hackers
  6. shortcut for linking in a document
Down
  1. a common output from typing or drawing
  2. a set of step-by-step instructions
  3. an input device with letters and numbers
  4. people that try to take your online inforamtion
  5. a websites name
  6. most used search engine
  7. device that takes an input and gives an output

13 Clues: email scam • a websites name • most used search engine • a computer used for math • computers talking to computers • online protection from hackers • a set of step-by-step instructions • instructions for a computer online • shortcut for linking in a document • a common output from typing or drawing • an input device with letters and numbers • ...

Production & Process 2024-07-11

Production & Process crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end result
  2. Teddy Swims loses this
  3. American painter Norman _______
  4. abbreviation for digital transformation
  5. continually rhymes with domination
  6. large scale industrial production
Down
  1. protection from digital attacks
  2. "baby you can _____ my car"
  3. for indicating, measuring, and recording physical quantities
  4. Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulus to name a few
  5. setting standards for controls and automation
  6. should always be first

12 Clues: Teddy Swims loses this • should always be first • "baby you can _____ my car" • protection from digital attacks • American painter Norman _______ • large scale industrial production • continually rhymes with domination • Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulus to name a few • abbreviation for digital transformation • setting standards for controls and automation • ...

ILOVEYOU Virus 2025-03-27

ILOVEYOU Virus crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Process after the virus attack
  2. What the virus did to data
  3. Method to prevent malicious emails
  4. ILOVEYOU’s lasting impact on cybersecurity
  5. Email provider impacted
  6. Key strategy in the virus’s success
  7. Scale of the ILOVEYOU virus impact
  8. Email client targeted for spreading
  9. Country where the virus originated
  10. Language exploited in the attack
  11. Alleged author of the virus
  12. Self-replicating malware type
  13. File included in the malicious email
  14. How the virus moved between systems
  15. Software designed to detect and remove threats
  16. Mass email tactic used by the virus
  17. Term for amateur hackers
  18. Primary method of infection
  19. Another name for the ILOVEYOU virus
  20. UK government entity affected
  21. Trickery used to deceive victims
  22. Security measure against malware
  23. Company whose software was affected
Down
  1. The virus affected computers worldwide
  2. Set of programming instructions
  3. Impact of the virus on files
  4. General term for harmful software
  5. Fix used to prevent infection
  6. Unauthorized system access
  7. One of the virus’s creators
  8. How some perceived the virus at first
  9. Disguised malware that tricks users
  10. Programming language used in the virus
  11. Malicious software that spreads between computers
  12. Windows component altered by the virus
  13. Term for computers affected by malware
  14. Investigated the virus attack
  15. Industry responding to the attack
  16. How the virus damaged files
  17. US government organization affected
  18. Characteristic of the ILOVEYOU virus
  19. Effect on user files
  20. Infamous computer worm from 2000
  21. Operating system vulnerable to the virus
  22. Microsoft’s email service affected
  23. Malicious digital assault
  24. Automation process exploited by the virus
  25. Deceptive practice related to cybercrime
  26. ILOVEYOU email subject line

49 Clues: Effect on user files • Email provider impacted • Term for amateur hackers • Malicious digital assault • What the virus did to data • Unauthorized system access • One of the virus’s creators • How the virus damaged files • Alleged author of the virus • Primary method of infection • ILOVEYOU email subject line • Impact of the virus on files • Fix used to prevent infection • ...

How Well do You Know the Couple 2026-04-10

How Well do You Know the Couple crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Where did the groom serve his mission
  2. Sealing Temple
  3. The groom's last name
  4. Favorite date activity: painting ____
  5. Number of classes they've taken together
  6. The bride's favorite state
  7. The couple's favorite dance style
  8. The bride's maiden name
  9. Where the bride and groom first met
  10. The only member of the bride's family allowed to call the groom "Ken"
  11. What state was the bride born in
Down
  1. The bride is afraid of what insect?
  2. The groom's major
  3. The bride's major
  4. The groom's home state
  5. Where the groom proposed
  6. What is the groom afraid of?
  7. Month they are getting married

18 Clues: Sealing Temple • The groom's major • The bride's major • The groom's last name • The groom's home state • The bride's maiden name • Where the groom proposed • The bride's favorite state • What is the groom afraid of? • Month they are getting married • What state was the bride born in • The couple's favorite dance style • The bride is afraid of what insect? • ...

Spanish-English Tech Words (Use - to separate words) 2025-11-21

Spanish-English Tech Words (Use - to separate words) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Actualizar
  2. Inalamambrico
  3. Permitir
  4. Red Social
  5. Caerse
  6. Amplio
  7. Servidor
  8. Gama
  9. Obsoleto
  10. Provedor de Internet
  11. Interfaz amigable
  12. Cargar
  13. Copia de seguridad
  14. Adjuntar
  15. Ultima Generacion
  16. Alta tecnologia
  17. Navegar
  18. Ciberseguridad
  19. Registrarse
Down
  1. Tecnologia Ponible
  2. Mejorar
  3. Abarcar
  4. Artilugio / Aparato
  5. (Realidad Virutal)
  6. Motor de busqueda
  7. Rastrear
  8. Captura de pantalla
  9. Software Gratuito
  10. Desorallador de software
  11. Estar en Linea
  12. Plataforma
  13. DEVICE Dispositivo Inteligente
  14. Iniciar Session
  15. Navegador
  16. Descargar
  17. Tecnofobo
  18. Datos
  19. Punto de acceso
  20. Experto Technologico
  21. Adricululares

40 Clues: Gama • Datos • Caerse • Amplio • Cargar • Mejorar • Abarcar • Navegar • Rastrear • Permitir • Servidor • Obsoleto • Adjuntar • Navegador • Descargar • Tecnofobo • Actualizar • Red Social • Plataforma • Registrarse • Inalamambrico • Adricululares • Estar en Linea • Ciberseguridad • Iniciar Session • Punto de acceso • Alta tecnologia • Motor de busqueda • Software Gratuito • Interfaz amigable • Ultima Generacion • Tecnologia Ponible • ...

Cybersecurity Crossword 2022-12-16

Cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a relatively new cyberattack technique that injects malicious code within digital ads
  2. a malware type in which security mechanism is bypassed to access a system
  3. a type of malware which replicates from one computer to another
  4. refer to the weak point in software code which can be exploited by a threat actor. They are most commonly found in an application like SaaS (Software as a service) software.
  5. the person who explores methods for breaching defenses and exploiting weaknesses in a computer system or network
Down
  1. a type of malware from cryptovirology that threatens to publish the victim's personal data or permanently block access to it unless a ransom is paid
  2. a cybercrime that happens when someone impersonates a trusted contact or brand, pretending to be someone you trust in order to access sensitive personal information
  3. refers to any intrusive software developed by cybercriminals (often called “hackers”) to steal data and damage or destroy computers and computer systems
  4. an attack that attempts to steal your money, or your identity, by getting you to reveal personal information on websites that pretend to be legitimate

9 Clues: a type of malware which replicates from one computer to another • a malware type in which security mechanism is bypassed to access a system • a relatively new cyberattack technique that injects malicious code within digital ads • the person who explores methods for breaching defenses and exploiting weaknesses in a computer system or network • ...

Cybersecurity vocab 2021-09-28

Cybersecurity vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. available to anyone
  2. The process of validating a user.
  3. A type of hacking that uses every combination or guess to gain authorization.
  4. when users cycle through multiple roles.
  5. when trust relationship is considered two way.
  6. used to decrypt data and given to one person.
Down
  1. what you leave behind on the internet.
  2. the measurement or analysis of a biological feature to validate a user.
  3. when credentials are falsely authorized.

9 Clues: available to anyone • The process of validating a user. • what you leave behind on the internet. • when credentials are falsely authorized. • when users cycle through multiple roles. • used to decrypt data and given to one person. • when trust relationship is considered two way. • the measurement or analysis of a biological feature to validate a user. • ...

Cybersecurity Crossword 2023-02-15

Cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A method cyber criminals use to lure you into giving away personal information by disguising as people you trust
  2. The practice of defending computers, mobile devices and IT systems against cyber criminals
  3. A series of letters, numbers and symbols to protect your device and online accounts
  4. The act of using more than one type of information to identify who you are in order to grant access to your online account
Down
  1. A type of malware that blocks access to computer file until a ransom is paid
  2. A type of code or programme that can cause your device to slow down or malfunction
  3. The act of ensuring your account/device is using the latest software
  4. An icon that suggests the website is safe
  5. A dishonest scheme to cheat you of your data or money

9 Clues: An icon that suggests the website is safe • A dishonest scheme to cheat you of your data or money • The act of ensuring your account/device is using the latest software • A type of malware that blocks access to computer file until a ransom is paid • A type of code or programme that can cause your device to slow down or malfunction • ...

Cybersecurity Month 2016-10-03

Cybersecurity Month crossword puzzle
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  1. A highly skilled computer expert involved with circumvention of computer security
  2. Defrauding an online account holder of personal or financial information by posing as a legitimate company, typically via a fake email
  3. A type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software
  4. Software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems
  5. A part of a computer network that is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication
  6. Code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data
Down
  1. A type of fraud that targets high-profile end users such as C-level corporate executives, politicians and celebrities
  2. A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid
  3. A self-replicating computer program that penetrates an operating system with the intent of spreading malicious code

9 Clues: A type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software • Software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems • A highly skilled computer expert involved with circumvention of computer security • A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid • ...

Cybersecurity Crossword 2022-05-10

Cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. malware that spreads by users from an infected device to the rest of the devices on a system
  2. pretending to be someone you trust in order to get you to visit a fake site and enter private info
  3. malicious software including viruses and ransomware running on your device
  4. unethical distribution of mass digital messages
  5. that accesses or controls a device without being detected
Down
  1. when someone steals your personal info and uses it for fraud
  2. a type of virus that does not rely on users to copy and paste but can replicate itself once in a system
  3. malware that prevents you from accessing your files and demands money for their return
  4. malware disguised as a trusted source that convinces a user to open a link or attachment

9 Clues: unethical distribution of mass digital messages • that accesses or controls a device without being detected • when someone steals your personal info and uses it for fraud • malicious software including viruses and ransomware running on your device • malware that prevents you from accessing your files and demands money for their return • ...

Cybersecurity Crossword 2023-09-28

Cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. A software installed on your computer that's used to keep intruders out.
  2. The _____ Man is an award winning security awareness series on KnowBe4.
  3. Virtual Private network
  4. A Data ____ is when a hacker successfully attacks a business, gaining control of it's network.
  5. If your computer gets this, it could change, corrupt, or destroy information.
Down
  1. Two-factor _________ is an extra layer of protection used to ensure the security of online accounts..
  2. Wi-Fi Access points that allow users to connect to the internet while away from home. Can be vulnerable to threats.
  3. A scam where a hacker poses as a legitimate business or organization in order to fool someone into giving over their personal information.
  4. A name commonly given to unsolicited emails

9 Clues: Virtual Private network • A name commonly given to unsolicited emails • The _____ Man is an award winning security awareness series on KnowBe4. • A software installed on your computer that's used to keep intruders out. • If your computer gets this, it could change, corrupt, or destroy information. • ...

Cybersecurity Crossword 2023-09-14

Cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Protecting your online data and information.
  2. Learning about online threats and how to protect against them.
  3. A protective barrier for your computer or network
  4. Malicious software that can harm your computer.
Down
  1. Sending deceptive emails to trick people into revealing information.
  2. Unauthorized access to someone's computer or accounts.
  3. The practice of tracking and monitoring online activities.
  4. A secret code used to access your online accounts
  5. Keeping your personal information and data safe.

9 Clues: Protecting your online data and information. • Malicious software that can harm your computer. • Keeping your personal information and data safe. • A secret code used to access your online accounts • A protective barrier for your computer or network • Unauthorized access to someone's computer or accounts. • The practice of tracking and monitoring online activities. • ...

Crossword: Cybersecurity 2023-11-09

Crossword: Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the current era characterized by widespread use of digital technology
  2. a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
  3. a computer program that records every keystroke made by a computer user,
  4. concept of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from theft, damage, or unauthorized access
Down
  1. a type of disk storage composed of a thin and flexible disk of a magnetic storage medium
  2. Malicious software designed to spread from one computer to another
  3. a type of crime involving a computer or a computer network
  4. various types of malicious software, including viruses, worms, and spyware.
  5. process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access

9 Clues: a type of crime involving a computer or a computer network • a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data. • Malicious software designed to spread from one computer to another • the current era characterized by widespread use of digital technology • a computer program that records every keystroke made by a computer user, • ...

Automotive cybersecurity 2025-08-05

Automotive cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. group represents the characteristics of a vulnerability that may change over time.
  2. Control the body and disable the braking system.
  3. Track the vehicle, open the door, start the engine, and drive away.
  4. The requirement for users to participate in the compromise of a vulnerable component.
Down
  1. effects of an exploited vulnerability on the component.
  2. The context by which vulnerability is being attacked.
  3. The conditions that must exist to exploit the vulnerability
  4. Connected vehicles invades location privacy.
  5. level is an essential factor for vulnerability prioritization.

9 Clues: Connected vehicles invades location privacy. • Control the body and disable the braking system. • The context by which vulnerability is being attacked. • effects of an exploited vulnerability on the component. • The conditions that must exist to exploit the vulnerability • level is an essential factor for vulnerability prioritization. • ...

Cybersecurity (Ans) 2025-08-01

Cybersecurity (Ans) crossword puzzle
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  1. _____es infect you and make you sick
  2. A piece of material used to mend a weak point
  3. A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger
  4. In greek mythology, there was a wooden horse called the ______ horse.
  5. An invertebrate animal with long, slender soft bodies and no limbs.
Down
  1. The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
  2. Sounds like 'fishing'
  3. To make use of a situation in a way considered unfair
  4. Opposite of defend

9 Clues: Opposite of defend • Sounds like 'fishing' • _____es infect you and make you sick • A piece of material used to mend a weak point • A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger • To make use of a situation in a way considered unfair • An invertebrate animal with long, slender soft bodies and no limbs. • ...

Cybersecurity puzzle 2024-09-15

Cybersecurity puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Always make sure your software is _____. (7 letters)
  2. The bad software that locks your files until you pay money. (9 letters)
  3. A special word or code used to protect accounts. (8 letters)
  4. A program that can harm your computer. (5 letters)
  5. A device we use to connect to the internet. (8 letters)
  6. A trick someone uses online to get your personal information. (7 letters)
Down
  1. Don’t open suspicious _____. They might have viruses. (7 letters)
  2. Keep your _____ private and never share it with others. (8 letters)
  3. Software that helps protect your computer from bad programs. (10 letters)

9 Clues: A program that can harm your computer. (5 letters) • Always make sure your software is _____. (7 letters) • A device we use to connect to the internet. (8 letters) • A special word or code used to protect accounts. (8 letters) • Don’t open suspicious _____. They might have viruses. (7 letters) • Keep your _____ private and never share it with others. (8 letters) • ...

Cybersecurity Awareness 2024-10-20

Cybersecurity Awareness crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Fraudulent scheme, often involving money or personal information.
  2. Stealing personal or sensitive information without permission.
  3. Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information through deceptive emails.
  4. Malicious software designed to harm or exploit devices.
Down
  1. A form of phishing using SMS or text messages.
  2. Two-factor authentication, an extra layer of security for online accounts.
  3. Unauthorized access to data in a system.
  4. Manipulative techniques to trick people into giving up confidential information.
  5. Irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent over the internet.

9 Clues: Unauthorized access to data in a system. • A form of phishing using SMS or text messages. • Malicious software designed to harm or exploit devices. • Irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent over the internet. • Stealing personal or sensitive information without permission. • Fraudulent scheme, often involving money or personal information. • ...

Cyber Security Awareness 2025-04-07

Cyber Security Awareness crossword puzzle
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  1. The act of attempting to crack passwords or keys through exhaustive attempts
  2. Indian cybersecurity nodal agency
  3. A person who gains unauthorized access to data
  4. An Act to provide for the processing of digital personal data
  5. Phishing attack that uses QR codes to deceive victims and steal sensitive information
  6. Malicious tool that records keystrokes
  7. Cyberattack where a cybercriminal pretends to be a trusted entity or individual to gain unauthorised access to sensitive systems, data
  8. Cyber cell governed by MHA
  9. Ministry responsible for cybersecurity in India
  10. An Attack technique used by cybercriminals to steal sensitive financial information from individuals and businesses without their knowledge
  11. Cybercriminals pose as law enforcement officers or government officials and contact individuals
  12. Fix released to remove software vulnerabilities
Down
  1. A type of software designed to damage or disrupt systems
  2. A fake site mimicking a legitimate one
  3. Data encrypted to prevent unauthorized access
  4. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) portal, which helps users report fraudulent phone numbers
  5. Attack where users are tricked into giving up confidential info
  6. Type of attack exploiting human psychology
  7. Unwanted software designed to throw ads
  8. Powerful technology merging "deep learning" and "fake“, can be used to create incredibly realistic manipulated media
  9. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) portal, which helps users to report suspicious incoming international calls
  10. India's initiative for citizen cyber hygiene and digital cleanliness
  11. Type of software that tracks user activity without consent
  12. Cyber Crisis Management Plan
  13. Multi-Factor Authentication
  14. Unwanted or unsolicited emails, often used for phishing
  15. Organization responsible for critical infra protection in India
  16. Indian law governing IT offences

28 Clues: Cyber cell governed by MHA • Multi-Factor Authentication • Cyber Crisis Management Plan • Indian law governing IT offences • Indian cybersecurity nodal agency • A fake site mimicking a legitimate one • Malicious tool that records keystrokes • Unwanted software designed to throw ads • Type of attack exploiting human psychology • Data encrypted to prevent unauthorized access • ...

Chapter 2 - Cybersecurity Threat Landscape 2025-09-08

Chapter 2 - Cybersecurity Threat Landscape crossword puzzle
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  1. attacks seeking to extort money or other concessions from victims by threatening to release sensitive information or launching further attacks
  2. the set of activities and resources available to cybersecurity professionals seeking to learn about changes in the threat environment
  3. attack that attempts to compromise devices, systems, or software before it even reaches the organization
  4. attacks motivated by organizations seeking to steal secret information from other organizations
  5. attack that occurs when an employee, contractor, vendor, or other individual with authorized access to information and systems uses that access to wage an attack
  6. a geographic view of threat intelligence
  7. an anonymous network created through encryption technology and often used for illicit activity
  8. attacks by actors hacking into either foreign governments or corporations
  9. attacks motivated by a desire to get even with an individual or organization by exacting retribution against them
  10. attacks seeking to take down or interrupt critical systems or networks
  11. term for attackers who use hacking techniques but have limited skills; aka script kiddie
  12. threat actor that comes from within our own environment
Down
  1. attacks motivated by a desire to expose vulnerabilities and improve security
  2. attack in which access to sensitive information is gained and then removed from an organization
  3. attacker who uses hacking techniques to accomplish an activist goal
  4. includes information like the severity, fixes, and other information useful for both attackers and defenders
  5. the path or means by which an attack can gain access to a target in order to cause harm
  6. threat actor that exists outside organizations: competitors, criminals, and the curious
  7. threat intelligence that is acquired from publicly available sources
  8. attacks on a system that exploits vulnerabilities that are unknown to others, including the vendor
  9. the study of the methods used by cybersecurity adversaries when engaging in attacks

21 Clues: a geographic view of threat intelligence • threat actor that comes from within our own environment • attacker who uses hacking techniques to accomplish an activist goal • threat intelligence that is acquired from publicly available sources • attacks seeking to take down or interrupt critical systems or networks • ...

Hack me! 2025-01-29

Hack me! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what infosec manages
  2. hash, but without potatoes
  3. antivirus, global outage in '24
  4. free password manager
Down
  1. another word for infosec
  2. common encoding for sending data
  3. read something encrypted

7 Clues: what infosec manages • free password manager • another word for infosec • read something encrypted • hash, but without potatoes • antivirus, global outage in '24 • common encoding for sending data

Cyberpatriot 2023-02-08

Cyberpatriot crossword puzzle
Across
  1. gives instructions on what to do
  2. protection of digital assets
  3. where users are sorted and adjusted
  4. protects against incoming cyberattacks
Down
  1. the scrambling of data to protect it
  2. gives points for answering questions
  3. where the competition takes place
  4. file disguised as something else
  5. software with ill intents

9 Clues: software with ill intents • protection of digital assets • file disguised as something else • gives instructions on what to do • where the competition takes place • where users are sorted and adjusted • the scrambling of data to protect it • gives points for answering questions • protects against incoming cyberattacks

March 2026 2026-02-26

March 2026 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A threat exploiting a flaw
  2. Unauthorised entry to access attempt
  3. Official organisation rules or guidelines
  4. To label information based on sensitivity
  5. Sensitive information that must be secured
  6. Potential dangers to an organisation
  7. Steps to reduce risk exposure
  8. Protecting systems from malicious digital attacks (two words)
  9. Ongoing observation of systems or environments
Down
  1. Used to control physical entry (two words)
  2. Inspections or evaluations of controls
  3. Limiting who can enter a system or facility
  4. Proof of who someone is
  5. Measures to protect people, information and assets
  6. Verifying a user's identity

15 Clues: Proof of who someone is • A threat exploiting a flaw • Verifying a user's identity • Steps to reduce risk exposure • Unauthorised entry to access attempt • Potential dangers to an organisation • Inspections or evaluations of controls • Official organisation rules or guidelines • To label information based on sensitivity • Used to control physical entry (two words) • ...

Tackett Wedding 2026-05-01

Tackett Wedding crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Number of years the couple has been together
  2. The university they both attended
  3. Bride's middle name
  4. First name of the best man
  5. The city where the bride was born
  6. Bride's total number of aunts (including greats!)
  7. The country where they pan to honeymoon
Down
  1. The state the groom grew up in
  2. Name of the couple's cat
  3. Groom's profession
  4. The city where the couple met
  5. Groom's favorite video game
  6. First name of the maid of honor
  7. The sport the bride played in high school
  8. Groom's birth month

15 Clues: Groom's profession • Bride's middle name • Groom's birth month • Name of the couple's cat • First name of the best man • Groom's favorite video game • The city where the couple met • The state the groom grew up in • First name of the maid of honor • The university they both attended • The city where the bride was born • The country where they pan to honeymoon • ...

Black Hat Crossword 2020-07-27

Black Hat Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Where computers can fly
  2. Distant labor
  3. Not your Grandmother's Tuna
Down
  1. Defensive computing
  2. For Loops
  3. Troy's Downfall

6 Clues: For Loops • Distant labor • Troy's Downfall • Defensive computing • Where computers can fly • Not your Grandmother's Tuna

CSN Turkeyday Puzzle 2021-11-24

CSN Turkeyday Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Carbonblack and crowdstrike are ____ tools
  2. Swimlane and Phantom/splunk are ____ tools
  3. Twenty leaves and purple
  4. Only company in the US that specialized soley in cybersecurity hiring
  5. Anonymous by design, removing unconscious bias and fear of reprisal
  6. Intune, sentinel, and AD are in this cloud
Down
  1. Incident responders may have the responsibility to extract and analyze _______
  2. K8s
  3. A CI/CD Engineer or Container Engineer
  4. Find and be _____
  5. Cloud automation, Monty, and not Perl
  6. _____ your career
  7. Ubuntu and CentOS are ____ variants

13 Clues: K8s • Find and be _____ • _____ your career • Twenty leaves and purple • Ubuntu and CentOS are ____ variants • Cloud automation, Monty, and not Perl • A CI/CD Engineer or Container Engineer • Carbonblack and crowdstrike are ____ tools • Swimlane and Phantom/splunk are ____ tools • Intune, sentinel, and AD are in this cloud • ...

IT Application and Emerging Technologies - crossword Puzzel 2025-09-15

IT Application and Emerging Technologies - crossword Puzzel crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Virtual environment for immersive experience
  2. A decentralized digital currency
  3. Machines simulating human intelligence
  4. Computers designed to mimic the human brain
  5. Smart devices connected via the internet (3)
  6. Technology enabling virtual meetings
  7. Protects against cyber threats
  8. Collection and analysis of huge data sets
  9. Ability of machines to learn from data
Down
  1. Tracking technology used in logistics and shopping
  2. Replacing paper-based systems with computers (11)
  3. Sharing resources over the internet
  4. 3D _________, used in manufacturing

13 Clues: Protects against cyber threats • A decentralized digital currency • Sharing resources over the internet • 3D _________, used in manufacturing • Technology enabling virtual meetings • Machines simulating human intelligence • Ability of machines to learn from data • Collection and analysis of huge data sets • Computers designed to mimic the human brain • ...

Vocabulary Review 2026-02-13

Vocabulary Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Proof that you bought something
  2. Group of related TV or media episodes
  3. Money you can spend in a shop instead of cash
  4. Visual images used to explain information
  5. Being friendly and welcoming to guests
  6. Main person in a story
  7. An official public statement
  8. A custom passed down through generations
  9. System that chooses online content
Down
  1. Protection against digital attacks
  2. Rules of a company
  3. Short, attention-grabbing news title
  4. To look at websites for information
  5. A regularly updated online journal
  6. A public display of art
  7. A shop or manufacturer guarantee
  8. Money returned to a customer
  9. Not working properly

18 Clues: Rules of a company • Not working properly • Main person in a story • A public display of art • Money returned to a customer • An official public statement • Proof that you bought something • A shop or manufacturer guarantee • Protection against digital attacks • A regularly updated online journal • System that chooses online content • To look at websites for information • ...

ReadOn Insights Crossword 22-01-26 2026-01-20

ReadOn Insights Crossword 22-01-26 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The country linked to the 2025 cyber breach of a Norwegian hydroelectric dam.
  2. The Indonesian president whose likeness was impersonated in deepfake scam videos.
  3. The core organisational capability—combining preparedness, response, and recovery—that determines whether firms can survive major cyberattacks.
  4. Britain’s largest carmaker, forced into a five-week production shutdown in 2025 following a major cyberattack.
  5. The most common form of cyber-enabled fraud affecting individuals globally in 2025, often involving deceptive emails, messages, or links.
Down
  1. Artificial Intelligence, identified by 94% of executives as the biggest driver of change in the cybersecurity threat landscape.
  2. Business networks where a single weak vendor or software supplier can trigger cascading cyber failures across multiple organisations.
  3. AI-generated video and audio content used to impersonate leaders, executives, or relatives to commit fraud and misinformation campaigns.
  4. The organisation that released the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026.
  5. A cyber threat that has overtaken ransomware as the primary concern of CEOs, due to its scale, speed, and reputational damage.

10 Clues: The organisation that released the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. • The country linked to the 2025 cyber breach of a Norwegian hydroelectric dam. • The Indonesian president whose likeness was impersonated in deepfake scam videos. • Britain’s largest carmaker, forced into a five-week production shutdown in 2025 following a major cyberattack. • ...

Crossword 2024-04-18

Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a device to separate your network
  2. different word for a trial version
  3. where data is stored on a pc
  4. is also an island
  5. most important software on a pc
Down
  1. a system for redundant storage
  2. protects your pc from attacks
  3. a program that isnt what it claims to be
  4. a common peripheral
  5. the prominent layer 2 protokol

10 Clues: is also an island • a common peripheral • where data is stored on a pc • protects your pc from attacks • a system for redundant storage • the prominent layer 2 protokol • most important software on a pc • a device to separate your network • different word for a trial version • a program that isnt what it claims to be

ONBOARDING 2025-10-06

ONBOARDING crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Core principle of honesty and moral conduct
  2. Evidence-based evaluation in auditing
  3. Protection against unauthorized access to computer systems
  4. Moralprinciple guiding fair behavior
  5. Planning for potential future risks
Down
  1. A barrier that blocks malicious network traffic
  2. Ensuring responsibility and answerability
  3. Unexpected danger or uncertainty that may cause loss
  4. Professional review of compliance and controls
  5. Safeguard for confidential information

10 Clues: Planning for potential future risks • Moralprinciple guiding fair behavior • Evidence-based evaluation in auditing • Safeguard for confidential information • Ensuring responsibility and answerability • Core principle of honesty and moral conduct • Professional review of compliance and controls • A barrier that blocks malicious network traffic • ...

The Changing World of Work 2026-05-03

The Changing World of Work crossword puzzle
Across
  1. working from home
  2. meeting through video or phone calls
  3. training workers for completely new types of jobs
  4. traveling to the workplace
  5. AI programs that help users on websites by providing support through conversations
Down
  1. AI that learns from data
  2. choosing when to work
  3. machines doing human work
  4. working while traveling
  5. protecting digital systems and data

10 Clues: working from home • choosing when to work • working while traveling • AI that learns from data • machines doing human work • traveling to the workplace • protecting digital systems and data • meeting through video or phone calls • training workers for completely new types of jobs • AI programs that help users on websites by providing support through conversations

GCSAM 2023 2023-07-10

GCSAM 2023 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A “tunnel” for private network browsing:
  2. The collection, use, sharing, storage, destruction, or processing of PI that is provided by an individual in connection with obtaining a product, service, or employment, including an individual’s choice on how their PI is used.
  3. Be client obsessed, champion our people, lead with integrity, own it, and win as one are examples of TIAA’s:
  4. What malware propagates without a host program?
  5. A _____ review is done quarterly to review privileged access.
  6. What is the most common attack vector for malware?
  7. TIAA’s ______ promotes a culture of inclusion, diversity and equity by connecting associates across diverse perspectives, wide-ranging talents and unique experiences.
  8. A targeted form of phishing that is customized for specific individuals within a specific organization.
  9. What does GCSAM stand for?
  10. Suspicious sender address, invalid branding, appealing to emotions, sense of urgency, invalid URL’s, request for sensitive data, spelling errors, requests to click links, and signatures are all __________ of phishing attempts.
Down
  1. Who founded TIAA?
  2. Malware that limits users access until a ransom is paid.
  3. A phishing technique that utilizes two emails: one benign and one containing the malicious element. The first email facilitates a sense of familiarity when the second, malicious, email arrives.
  4. Who is the security awareness program’s mascot?
  5. What is TIAA’s social impact hashtag?
  6. Be the change by delivering lifetime income for all with investments that build a better world is TIAA’s:
  7. When somebody sends an e-mail with a link to a bogus website it is called:
  8. In 2021 TIAA cybersecurity expanded to become TIAA _____ cybersecurity.
  9. The probability of exposure or loss of assets is considered?

19 Clues: Who founded TIAA? • What does GCSAM stand for? • What is TIAA’s social impact hashtag? • A “tunnel” for private network browsing: • Who is the security awareness program’s mascot? • What malware propagates without a host program? • What is the most common attack vector for malware? • Malware that limits users access until a ransom is paid. • ...

Topic 7 - Development of Computer Industry and Law 2024-05-02

Topic 7 - Development of Computer Industry and Law crossword puzzle
Across
  1. In Malaysia, a core legislation in governing the communications and multimedia industry is called
  2. What vendor is ranked first for the semiconductor industry in 2018
  3. Sector that handles communication on a global scale and create infrastructure that allows any type of data sending
  4. Computer system resources and services that can be accessed over the cloud
  5. Cyber law exists to handle cybersecurity and…
  6. Digital form of value that can be used as a token for transaction electronically
  7. The act of analyzing data, create conclusion about that information, and make a future prediction out of it is called
  8. Devices of information-age products are called
  9. Law that cover all internet-related technologies and provide a legal system for controlling it is called
  10. Hardware component that acts as the “brain” of a desktop computer, that could performs both arithmetic and operations, is called
Down
  1. Institution that is responsible for the abuse of telecommunicating services done by the industries in that certain sector is called
  2. In telecommunication industry, who manufacture and sell telecommunications equipment
  3. Design/infrastructure of information resource that can be navigated efficiently
  4. The process of protecting systems, data, and networks from cyber attacks is called
  5. In telecommunication industry, who operate and provide access to deliver services via internet
  6. Major segments of telecommunication industry besides equipment vendors and service providers
  7. The most important legislation that applies to telecoms (including internet)
  8. What is the leading computer manufacturing company that based in Taiwan
  9. What institution that serve as the telecommunications regulator in Malaysia
  10. Two of the most leading countries that controlled more than 80% of the semiconductor industry are U.S. and…

20 Clues: Cyber law exists to handle cybersecurity and… • Devices of information-age products are called • What vendor is ranked first for the semiconductor industry in 2018 • What is the leading computer manufacturing company that based in Taiwan • Computer system resources and services that can be accessed over the cloud • ...

Safety & Risk Awareness Month 2025-10-12

Safety & Risk Awareness Month crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Formal review to ensure standards are met.
  2. Screenings to monitor health & well-being.
  3. Ensures a safe remote work environment.
  4. Word or phrase used to access systems.
  5. A proactive measure to prevent incidents.
  6. The state of being informed and alert.
  7. Protecting systems from online threats.
Down
  1. Process of identifying potential hazards.
  2. Keeping sensitive data safe from exposure.
  3. Understanding potential risks.
  4. A scam email pretending to be legitimate.
  5. Measures taken to avoid danger or harm.
  6. Possibility of loss or harm.
  7. Digitally altered video.
  8. Valuable digital information.
  9. Adhering to rules and regulations.

16 Clues: Digitally altered video. • Possibility of loss or harm. • Valuable digital information. • Understanding potential risks. • Adhering to rules and regulations. • Word or phrase used to access systems. • The state of being informed and alert. • Ensures a safe remote work environment. • Measures taken to avoid danger or harm. • Protecting systems from online threats. • ...

Future Jobs 2022-01-15

Future Jobs crossword puzzle
Across
  1. discontinue a job here and offer it in another country
  2. a specialist who’s an authority on something
  3. can continue for a long time
  4. a plan
  5. safety
  6. outdated and old-fashioned
Down
  1. someone who takes on gig work
  2. what we expect to happen in the future
  3. intelligence advanced computer software
  4. someone who starts a new company
  5. work temporary work on a specific project
  6. protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

12 Clues: a plan • safety • outdated and old-fashioned • can continue for a long time • someone who takes on gig work • someone who starts a new company • what we expect to happen in the future • intelligence advanced computer software • work temporary work on a specific project • a specialist who’s an authority on something • discontinue a job here and offer it in another country • ...

Big 8 Ideas of Cyber 2024-01-11

Big 8 Ideas of Cyber crossword puzzle
Across
  1. worth a great deal
  2. doing the right thing online
  3. Always conected world
  4. synonym for electronic
  5. a staemnt of intent to damage
Down
  1. keeping computers safe and sound
  2. imaginng what could go wrong and figuring out how to stop it
  3. the application of conceptual knowledge
  4. It's like the key to a magical fortress and how to build it
  5. navigating dangers online
  6. the big impact of cybersecurity choices
  7. keeping secerets safe online

12 Clues: worth a great deal • Always conected world • synonym for electronic • navigating dangers online • doing the right thing online • keeping secerets safe online • a staemnt of intent to damage • keeping computers safe and sound • the application of conceptual knowledge • the big impact of cybersecurity choices • It's like the key to a magical fortress and how to build it • ...

cybersicuritie eng briac 2024-03-13

cybersicuritie eng briac crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A barrier against network threats
  2. Harmful software
  3. is a network of private computers that have been infected with malicious software and are controlled as a group without the owners' knowledge.
  4. Fixing software vulnerabilities
  5. Protection against online threats
  6. Leaking sensitive information have 1 space (_)
  7. Unauthorized access
Down
  1. Double security confirmation for login have 1 space (_)
  2. Online assault
  3. Weakness in security
  4. Tricking people to reveal private information
  5. Scrambling data to keep it secret

12 Clues: Online assault • Harmful software • Unauthorized access • Weakness in security • Fixing software vulnerabilities • A barrier against network threats • Scrambling data to keep it secret • Protection against online threats • Tricking people to reveal private information • Leaking sensitive information have 1 space (_) • Double security confirmation for login have 1 space (_) • ...

Kathi, Katya 2026-06-16

Kathi, Katya crossword puzzle
Across
  1. traditional publications such as books, magazines and newspaper
  2. unwanted distortion in digital images
  3. distributed via use of the airwaves
  4. protection of computer systems
Down
  1. right to publish without censorship
  2. mass media like newspapers,tv that share news professionaly
  3. online platforms for content
  4. Misleading news
  5. disinformation,censorship, to manipulate people
  6. History of Information
  7. professional research of Information
  8. aggressive behaviour on the internet

12 Clues: Misleading news • History of Information • online platforms for content • protection of computer systems • right to publish without censorship • distributed via use of the airwaves • professional research of Information • aggressive behaviour on the internet • unwanted distortion in digital images • disinformation,censorship, to manipulate people • ...

Teen Leaders Crossword Puzzle 2026-01-14

Teen Leaders Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. You need to earn 2 volunteer _____ per month
  2. President of TLC
  3. Our lead advisor
  4. What day is TLC always on.
  5. The theme for this weeks meeting
Down
  1. Something our club is always doing
  2. One of the Core Values, the act of telling the truth
  3. Abbreviation for an upcoming event
  4. Our shirt color this year
  5. Our teen spotlight for this week
  6. TLC's Treasurer

11 Clues: TLC's Treasurer • President of TLC • Our lead advisor • Our shirt color this year • What day is TLC always on. • Our teen spotlight for this week • The theme for this weeks meeting • Something our club is always doing • Abbreviation for an upcoming event • You need to earn 2 volunteer _____ per month • One of the Core Values, the act of telling the truth

February Huddle 2025-02-21

February Huddle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. If our new brand fonts are not available, we should use _____
  2. Your one-stop-shop for brand-related materials
  3. Recently promoted to CRO
  4. Our new intranet features a ________________ resources column.
Down
  1. Confidence and _________
  2. Cybersecurity Training is due ____________ 3rd
  3. Recently promoted to CSO
  4. ISE 2025 was held in ____________
  5. ______ are due February 28th
  6. Germany's discount platform is _____________
  7. India's discount platform is ___________

11 Clues: Confidence and _________ • Recently promoted to CSO • Recently promoted to CRO • ______ are due February 28th • ISE 2025 was held in ____________ • India's discount platform is ___________ • Germany's discount platform is _____________ • Cybersecurity Training is due ____________ 3rd • Your one-stop-shop for brand-related materials • ...

bytetrails7 2025-02-25

bytetrails7 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Storing data over the internet
  2. Protecting data from unauthorized access
  3. Software managing hardware and software resources
  4. Virtual representation of physical hardware
Down
  1. Device that connects multiple networks
  2. A column in a table
  3. Secures data by converting it to a coded form
  4. Smallest unit of data in computing
  5. High-level programming language
  6. Set of vertices connected by edges

10 Clues: A column in a table • Storing data over the internet • High-level programming language • Smallest unit of data in computing • Set of vertices connected by edges • Device that connects multiple networks • Protecting data from unauthorized access • Virtual representation of physical hardware • Secures data by converting it to a coded form • ...

ONBOARDING 2025-10-06

ONBOARDING crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A barrier that blocks malicious network traffic
  2. Core principle of honesty and moral conduct
  3. Unexpected danger or uncertainty that may cause loss
  4. Protection against unauthorized access to computer systems
  5. Ensuring responsibility and answerability
Down
  1. Planning for potential future risks
  2. Professional review of compliance and controls
  3. Safeguard for confidential information
  4. Evidence-based evaluation in auditing
  5. Moralprinciple guiding fair behavior

10 Clues: Planning for potential future risks • Moralprinciple guiding fair behavior • Evidence-based evaluation in auditing • Safeguard for confidential information • Ensuring responsibility and answerability • Core principle of honesty and moral conduct • Professional review of compliance and controls • A barrier that blocks malicious network traffic • ...

ONBOARDING 2025-10-06

ONBOARDING crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A barrier that blocks malicious network traffic
  2. Core principle of honesty and moral conduct
  3. Unexpected danger or uncertainty that may cause loss
  4. Protection against unauthorized access to computer systems
  5. Ensuring responsibility and answerability
Down
  1. Planning for potential future risks
  2. Professional review of compliance and controls
  3. Safeguard for confidential information
  4. Evidence-based evaluation in auditing
  5. Moralprinciple guiding fair behavior

10 Clues: Planning for potential future risks • Moralprinciple guiding fair behavior • Evidence-based evaluation in auditing • Safeguard for confidential information • Ensuring responsibility and answerability • Core principle of honesty and moral conduct • Professional review of compliance and controls • A barrier that blocks malicious network traffic • ...

TTS INFORMATIKA (Dipta 8D) 2025-10-13

TTS INFORMATIKA (Dipta 8D) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Kondisi komputer yang berhenti bekerja mendadak
  2. Papan utama tempat semua komponen komputer terhubung
  3. Jalan pintas untuk membuka file atau aplikasi
  4. Keluar dari sistem komputer
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  1. Keamanan dunia maya
  2. Tampilan awal layar komputer
  3. Mode menyimpan data sebelum komputer dimatikan
  4. Sistem keamanan jaringan untuk mencegah akses tidak sah
  5. Jenis malware yang menular ke file
  6. Program untuk mengatur unduhan

10 Clues: Keamanan dunia maya • Keluar dari sistem komputer • Tampilan awal layar komputer • Program untuk mengatur unduhan • Jenis malware yang menular ke file • Jalan pintas untuk membuka file atau aplikasi • Mode menyimpan data sebelum komputer dimatikan • Kondisi komputer yang berhenti bekerja mendadak • Papan utama tempat semua komponen komputer terhubung • ...

Emerging Modes of Business 2026-05-16

Emerging Modes of Business crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Conducting commerce over electronic networks.
  2. Hiring outside agencies for non-core work.
  3. Electronic banking and financial services.
  4. Electronic money used on online platforms.
  5. Searching for products online.
Down
  1. Verifying the identity of an online buyer.
  2. Malicious program affecting cybersecurity.
  3. Plastic card loaded with electronic data.
  4. Converting data into secure code for safety.
  5. Selling products over phone calls.

10 Clues: Searching for products online. • Selling products over phone calls. • Plastic card loaded with electronic data. • Verifying the identity of an online buyer. • Malicious program affecting cybersecurity. • Hiring outside agencies for non-core work. • Electronic banking and financial services. • Electronic money used on online platforms. • ...

Participation | Cybersecurity Crossword Puzzle 2023-03-13

Participation | Cybersecurity Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Malware that can reproduce itself
  2. phishing that targets a specific individual
  3. program that is run entirely from the network
  4. encrypted parts of the internet
  5. hacker poses as a legitimate business
  6. attack on a computer system
  7. technology used to keep intruders out
  8. breach hacker successfully breaking into a system
  9. Coding used to protect your information
  10. computer infected with a virus
Down
  1. contains items that are temporarily blocked
  2. capture of data as its being transmitted
  3. process of identifying a user
  4. a private network across a public network
  5. records keystrokes made on a computer
  6. malware that hijacks your system
  7. malware used by hackers to spy on you
  8. tricked into clicking on a object on a web page
  9. hacker changes the IP address of an email
  10. video that has been altered to make it authentic

20 Clues: attack on a computer system • process of identifying a user • computer infected with a virus • encrypted parts of the internet • malware that hijacks your system • Malware that can reproduce itself • records keystrokes made on a computer • malware used by hackers to spy on you • hacker poses as a legitimate business • technology used to keep intruders out • ...

NOVA Cybersecurity Lab Glossary 2022-10-03

NOVA Cybersecurity Lab Glossary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a fictional virus modeled after the Stuxnet virus that is able to damage physical infrastructure.
  2. extra copies of computer files that can be used to restore files that are lost or damaged.
  3. a computer program that can copy itself and cause harm in various ways, such as stealing private
  4. the amount of data that can pass through a network or part of a network per second.
  5. or destroying data.
  6. a computer or computer program that provides specific services on a network, such as an email server that directs emails and a web server that serves up web pages.
  7. a flaw or weakness in a computer program that hackers or malware can exploit to gain access to a system or damage it.
  8. someone who uses computers and computer networks to disrupt services or share secret information in an effort to draw attention to political or social issues.
  9. a company or organization that gives users and devices access to the Internet.
  10. two or more interconnected devices that can exchange data.
Down
  1. a type of malware that holds victims’ computer files hostage by locking access to them or encrypting them.
  2. a distributed denial of service attack attempts to make an online service, like a website, unavailable by overwhelming it with a flood of traffic from a team of computers.
  3. attempting to trick people into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, often by using emails or fake websites that look like they are from trusted organizations.
  4. code written in a programming language that instructs computers to perform specific tasks.
  5. a type of connection between devices that can exchange information and power supply.
  6. a data storage device that is used to store, back up, and transfer computer files.
  7. multiple computers on a network that are infected with a program that can be controlled remotely.
  8. software designed to block malware from entering protected networks.
  9. programs that harm computers, networks, or people.
  10. viruses, worms, ransomware, and other
  11. unsolicited emails sent to many addresses in order to make money through advertising or identity theft.
  12. a piece of software designed to update a computer program in order to fix a software vulnerability or improve the program.
  13. the process of using codes to make readable information unreadable.

23 Clues: or destroying data. • viruses, worms, ransomware, and other • programs that harm computers, networks, or people. • two or more interconnected devices that can exchange data. • the process of using codes to make readable information unreadable. • software designed to block malware from entering protected networks. • ...

CIS178 Cybersecurity Crossword Puzzle 2023-04-19

CIS178 Cybersecurity Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. authentication using physical characteristics
  2. people carrying out specific actions
  3. software that installs itself secretly
  4. highly targeted phishing attacks
  5. virus disguised as legitimate software
  6. protect personal data
  7. users directed towards fake websites
  8. updates to improve security
Down
  1. permission to be on hard-drive
  2. security feature to detect hacking
  3. users denied access to services
  4. mathematical fuction that protects information
  5. attempting to obtain sensitive information
  6. prevents unauthorized access
  7. program added for entertainment
  8. emails asking for sensitive information
  9. detect and remove viruses
  10. software that makes data unstable
  11. secret software installed on hard-drive
  12. shared storage accessed online

20 Clues: protect personal data • detect and remove viruses • updates to improve security • prevents unauthorized access • permission to be on hard-drive • shared storage accessed online • users denied access to services • program added for entertainment • highly targeted phishing attacks • software that makes data unstable • security feature to detect hacking • ...

CIS 178 Cybersecurity Participation 2023-04-20

CIS 178 Cybersecurity Participation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Malware that demands payment
  2. Software that detects malware
  3. Criminal activity on computer systems
  4. secure website connection
  5. Successful cyber attack
  6. a software vulnerability
  7. a system weakness
  8. malicious digital activity
  9. data protection method
  10. fraudulent email technique
Down
  1. network security barrier
  2. a traffic overload cyberattack
  3. user identity verification
  4. computer infection
  5. secret access code
  6. unauthorized access
  7. harmful software program
  8. unsolicited email
  9. A network of infected computers
  10. physical trait recognition

20 Clues: unsolicited email • a system weakness • computer infection • secret access code • unauthorized access • data protection method • Successful cyber attack • network security barrier • harmful software program • a software vulnerability • secure website connection • user identity verification • physical trait recognition • malicious digital activity • fraudulent email technique • ...

Cybersecurity Unit - Vocabulary Crossword 2023-04-25

Cybersecurity Unit - Vocabulary Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Using someone else’s work and claiming it is your own
  2. A type of online threat where a fake website is used to try and trick people into providing personal information.
  3. Settings on social media that limit who can see your online activity.
  4. The right to be free of undue intrusion.
  5. Computer programs designed to protect your computer from online threats, like viruses and other malicious software.
  6. An illegal use of copyrighted material.
  7. Original work that is not protected by copyright and is free to use without permission is known to be in this.
Down
  1. A type of malware that is spread through human interaction, usually by clicking on an infected attachment, download, or link.
  2. A setting online or on social media that prevents another user from seeing your profile or contacting you in any way.
  3. An online community of people with like interests
  4. The exclusive right to make copies. This automatically applies to original work.
  5. Formal ways to give credit to an original creator or author.
  6. These are guidelines for using copyright-protected work in a specific way and for a specific purpose, like a school project, to avoid copyright infringement.
  7. Malicious Software.
  8. A permanent record of all of your online activity.
  9. A detailed report on someone’s actions and behaviors
  10. A type of online threat where a fake email is used to try and trick people into clicking and providing personal information.
  11. A type of malware that is difficult to detect and secretly watches what you do online. Some versions can copy your keystrokes.
  12. A type of malware that looks like a trustworthy file or program but isn’t. Insidious malware.
  13. A type of malware that self-replicates and spreads without human interaction. Can use up all of your RAM and make your computer freeze and become unusable.

20 Clues: Malicious Software. • An illegal use of copyrighted material. • The right to be free of undue intrusion. • An online community of people with like interests • A permanent record of all of your online activity. • A detailed report on someone’s actions and behaviors • Using someone else’s work and claiming it is your own • ...

cybersecurity crossword by perla 2022-05-23

cybersecurity crossword by perla crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a wireless technology for exchanging data over short distances.
  2. Computer viruses are small programs or scripts that can negatively affect the health of your computer
  3. A technology that allows us to access our files and/or services through the internet from anywhere in the world
  4. A copy of data and/or applications contained in the IT stored on magnetic media outside of the IT to be used in the event IT data are lost.
  5. Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact an information system through unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, modification of data, and/or denial of service
  6. the determining factor in the classification of an enclave of servers/computers
  7. An audio or video clip that has been edited and manipulated to seem real or believable.
  8. A network point that acts as an entrance to another network
  9. Type of surveillance software that has the capability to record every key stroke you make on a Log file, usually encrypted
  10. Any program that acts to produce copies of itself. Examples include; a program, a worm, or virus.
  11. Encryption is the process of converting data to an unrecognizable or "encrypted" form. It is commonly used to protect sensitive information so that only authorized parties can view it
  12. Unauthorized act of bypassing the security mechanisms of a system.
  13. Software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems
  14. An attempt to gather information about an information system for the apparent purpose of circumventing its security controls.
  15. the science that deals with the logic of form, quantity, and disposition
  16. A feature or defect of a computer system that allows surreptitious unauthorized access to data
  17. A bot is an automated program that runs over the Internet
  18. A decoy system or network that serves to attract potential attackers.
Down
  1. The activity of defrauding an online account holder of financial information by posing as a legitimate company
  2. Is global system of interconnected computer networks that use the internet protocol suite
  3. A hacking attack that tricks victims into clicking on an unintended link or button, usually disguised as a harmless element.
  4. a term used to describe any fraudulent business or scheme that takes money or other goods from an unsuspecting person.
  5. A hacker security tool that captures passwords and message traffic to and from a computer.
  6. A block of data sent over the network transmitting the identities of the sending and receiving stations, error-control information, and message.
  7. The moment a hacker successfully exploits a vulnerability in a computer or device, and gains access to its files and network.
  8. Is the body of technology's, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access
  9. It acts as a barrier between a trusted system or network and outside connections, such as the Internet.
  10. a process that ensures and confirms a user’s identity.
  11. Self replicating virus that does not alter files but resides in active memory and duplicates itself
  12. Type of incident involving insertion of a large volume of data resulting in denial of service.
  13. A form of malware that deliberately prevents you from accessing files on your computer – holding your data hostage.
  14. A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data
  15. A weakness in automated system security procedures, technical controls, environmental controls, administrative controls, internal controls, etc., that could be used as an entry point to gain unauthorized access to information or disrupt critical processing.
  16. Software agent that performs a function or operation on behalf of another application or system while hiding the details involved.
  17. To indiscriminately send unsolicited, unwanted, irrelevant, or inappropriate messages, especially commercial advertising in mass quantities.
  18. a way for the website to recognize you and keep track of your preferences.
  19. Software that enables a user to obtain convert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data from their hard drive

37 Clues: a process that ensures and confirms a user’s identity. • A bot is an automated program that runs over the Internet • A network point that acts as an entrance to another network • a wireless technology for exchanging data over short distances. • A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data • ...

2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023-10-06

2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Month crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A process or measure used to verify a user's identity.
  2. Software that is secretly or surreptitiously installed into an information system without the knowledge of the system user or owner.
  3. Unsolicited emails sent to many addresses.
  4. Converting data into a form that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized people.
  5. A mechanism for creating a secure connection between a computing device and a computer network.
  6. A cybersecurity risk that originates from within an organization.
  7. The ability of individuals to understand and exercise control over how information about themselves may be used by others.
  8. Software designed to block malware from entering protected networks.
  9. An individual, group, organization, or government that conducts or has the intent to conduct detrimental activities.
  10. An unauthorized user who attempts to or gains access to an information system.
  11. Faking the sending address of a transmission to gain illegal entry into a secure system.
  12. A collection of computers compromised by malicious code and controlled across a network.
  13. A replacement for passwords that provide more secure sign-ins to websites and apps across a user's devices.
Down
  1. Software that compromises the operation of a system by performing an unauthorized function or process.
  2. A computer program that can copy itself and cause harm in various ways, such as stealing private information or destroying data.
  3. Part of the internet that isn't indexed by search engines.
  4. The unauthorized movement or disclosure of sensitive information to a party, usually outside the organization.
  5. Attempting to trick people into revealing sensitive information, often by using emails or fake websites that look like they are from trusted sources.
  6. The protection of digital information, as well as the integrity of the infrastructure housing and transmitting digital information.
  7. Computer programs that can block, detect, and remove viruses and other malware.
  8. A flaw or weakness in an information system that could be exploited.
  9. A type of malware that denies a user's access to a system or data until a sum of money is paid

22 Clues: Unsolicited emails sent to many addresses. • A process or measure used to verify a user's identity. • Part of the internet that isn't indexed by search engines. • A cybersecurity risk that originates from within an organization. • A flaw or weakness in an information system that could be exploited. • ...

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 2024-09-24

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Pop-up malware intent on using fear tactics to get you to perform an action.
  2. Data must be accessible when you need them. Part of the CIA triad.
  3. The trustworthiness that data have not been altered or modified by unauthorized users. Part of the CIA triad.
  4. A flaw in a system that can enable an adversary to compromise the security of that system.
  5. A type of threat that includes authorized system users and disgruntled employees.
  6. "Good guy" hackers.
  7. A popular, but not-so-secure, policy where users can use their personal smart devices to conduct business.
  8. Software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a system.
  9. Multiple compromised systems under the control of a single attacker.
  10. A device that permits the flow of authorized data, while keeping unauthorized data out.
  11. A vulnerability or exploit that is unknown to software developers and security professionals.
  12. A team that acts as the adversary during a security assessment.
  13. Using fraudulent e-mails to trick recipients into providing sensitive information or taking a deliberate action.
  14. The broad term for nontraditional, internet-connected smart devices.
  15. A network of devices created for the sole purpose of luring in an attacker.
  16. A protocol used to ensure time synchronization between devices.
Down
  1. The act of moving around, looking for vulnerable Wi-Fi networks.
  2. Hardware and/or software used to capture and record key strokes.
  3. Spear phishing aimed at high-profile targets such as executives.
  4. Cryptography that uses two different keys for encryption and decryption.
  5. Information that can be used to distinguish an individual’s identity.
  6. The act of applying a fix to a software defect.
  7. An (abbreviated) attack where a malicious actor sits in-between two parties, intercepting communications.
  8. Cryptography that uses the same shared secret key for both encryption and decryption.
  9. An attack from multiple compromised systems that target a single system, service, or application.
  10. Malware intent on holding your data hostage in an attempt to extort money.
  11. Protecting of information from unauthorized access. Part of the CIA triad.
  12. A team usually involved with the defense of the organization’s infrastructure.
  13. An old method programmers use to bypass security to gain access to a system or software. "War Games"
  14. "Bad guy" hackers.
  15. An isolated environment used by security professionals to run suspicious code or to "detonate" potential malware.

31 Clues: "Bad guy" hackers. • "Good guy" hackers. • The act of applying a fix to a software defect. • A team that acts as the adversary during a security assessment. • A protocol used to ensure time synchronization between devices. • The act of moving around, looking for vulnerable Wi-Fi networks. • Hardware and/or software used to capture and record key strokes. • ...

Cybersecurity Ethics, Laws & Standards 2025-10-09

Cybersecurity Ethics, Laws & Standards crossword puzzle
Across
  1. unauthorized access to computer systems
  2. moral principles that govern a person's behavior or actions
  3. policy that defines proper and improper use of technology and networks
  4. process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access
  5. copies of data stored separately for recovery in case of loss
  6. using someone else's work without giving proper credit
  7. law that protects sensitive health information
  8. coordinates international cybercrime investigations
  9. security process requiring two separate forms of identification
  10. online platforms for sharing content and communication
  11. software designed to damage or disrupt a computer system
  12. legal right that grants the creator control over their work
  13. network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic
Down
  1. criminal activity carried out using computers or the internet
  2. trail of data created by a person’s online activity
  3. software that secretly monitors user activity
  4. option that controls who can see your online information
  5. protects us critical infrastructure from cyber threats
  6. deceptive attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy source
  7. unauthorized access and release of confidential information
  8. using digital technology to harass or intimidate someone
  9. crime of obtaining someone’s personal information to commit fraud
  10. manipulating people to give up confidential information
  11. study of ethical issues surrounding computer use
  12. protects student education records and data
  13. a secret word or phrase used to gain access to a system
  14. software designed to detect and remove malicious programs
  15. malware that locks users out of their files until a payment is made
  16. update to software that fixes vulnerabilities or bugs
  17. proper and respectful behavior when communicating online
  18. practices and steps taken to maintain system health and improve security
  19. internet crime complaint center that accepts and investigates online crime reports

32 Clues: unauthorized access to computer systems • protects student education records and data • software that secretly monitors user activity • law that protects sensitive health information • study of ethical issues surrounding computer use • trail of data created by a person’s online activity • coordinates international cybercrime investigations • ...

2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025-09-24

2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Software that displays unwanted advertisements.
  2. A vulnerability unknown to those who should mitigate it.
  3. Network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic.
  4. System that aggregates and analyzes security data.
  5. Software update that fixes vulnerabilities.
  6. Malware disguised as legitimate software.
  7. Symmetric encryption standard used worldwide.
  8. Unauthorized transmission of sensitive information.
  9. Isolated environment for testing suspicious code.
  10. Framework for managing digital identities.
  11. Routine practices to maintain security health.
  12. Simulated attack to evaluate system security.
  13. Security broker between users and cloud services.
  14. Security method requiring multiple forms of verification.
  15. Software that secretly gathers user information.
  16. Protocol for secure communication over networks.
  17. Attack method that tries every possible password combination.
Down
  1. Psychological manipulation to trick users into giving up confidential info.
  2. General term for malicious software.
  3. Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity.
  4. Malware that encrypts data and demands payment for its release.
  5. Prolonged and targeted cyberattack.
  6. Creates a secure connection over the internet.
  7. Malware that hides its presence from detection.
  8. Process of converting data into a coded format.
  9. Controls access to privileged accounts.
  10. Network of infected devices controlled remotely.
  11. Malware that replicates itself to spread.
  12. Hidden method of bypassing normal authentication.
  13. Converts data into a fixed-size string.

30 Clues: Prolonged and targeted cyberattack. • General term for malicious software. • Controls access to privileged accounts. • Converts data into a fixed-size string. • Malware disguised as legitimate software. • Malware that replicates itself to spread. • Framework for managing digital identities. • Software update that fixes vulnerabilities. • ...