cybersecurity Crossword Puzzles

Cybersecurity 2024-04-03

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. A computer attack aimed at making a service unavailable.
  2. A program/device that protects a network.
  3. A type of malware that looks like a legimate program and is undetected by the anti-virus
  4. A network of computers infected by malware that are under the control of a single attacking party.
  5. A technique for protecting data by transforming it irreversibly.
Down
  1. A technique of symmetric encryption.
  2. A hashing algorithm which is the most used in secret-keys transfert.
  3. A known certfication authority who offers free certificates.
  4. A brand that makes cybersecurity devices especially for companies.
  5. A technique used by fraudsters to obtain personal information with the aim of committing identity theft.

10 Clues: A technique of symmetric encryption. • A program/device that protects a network. • A computer attack aimed at making a service unavailable. • A known certfication authority who offers free certificates. • A technique for protecting data by transforming it irreversibly. • A brand that makes cybersecurity devices especially for companies. • ...

Cybersecurity 2024-05-04

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. Weaknesses or flaws in software, hardware, or network infrastructure that can be exploited by attackers to compromise the security of a system.
  2. The process of converting data into a form that is unreadable without the correct decryption key, thereby protecting it from unauthorized access.
  3. The process of verifying the identity of a user or device attempting to access a system, often through passwords, biometric scans, or two-factor authentication methods.
Down
  1. Deliberate actions taken by hackers or malicious entities to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or data.
  2. A type of cyber attack in which attackers impersonate legitimate entities to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information, such as passwords or financial data.
  3. Unauthorized access or attempted access to a computer system or network by an individual or automated process.
  4. Authentication techniques that rely on unique biological characteristics, such as fingerprints, iris scans, or facial recognition, to verify the identity of individuals accessing a system or device.
  5. A network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
  6. Malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems or data, often spread through email attachments, infected websites, or removable media.
  7. A software update designed to fix security vulnerabilities or address other issues within a program or operating system.

10 Clues: Unauthorized access or attempted access to a computer system or network by an individual or automated process. • A software update designed to fix security vulnerabilities or address other issues within a program or operating system. • ...

Cybersecurity 2024-04-29

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. Unsolicited or unwanted email, often containing malicious links or attachments.
  2. Unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive information.
  3. A security mechanism that uses unique physical or behavioral characteristics to authenticate users.
  4. Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security.
  5. Measures taken to protect the integrity and confidentiality of data transmitted over a network.
Down
  1. Malware that encrypts files or systems and demands payment for their release.
  2. A form of MFA that requires users to provide two different authentication factors.
  3. Knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity risks, threats, and best practices.
  4. The process of responding to and mitigating the effects of a cybersecurity incident.
  5. Software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software from computer systems.

10 Clues: Unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive information. • Malware that encrypts files or systems and demands payment for their release. • Unsolicited or unwanted email, often containing malicious links or attachments. • Knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity risks, threats, and best practices. • ...

Cybersecurity 2024-05-07

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. when you lose data this policy lets you restore it
  2. a program that allows hackers access to data without detect
  3. hacking under the onwers consent
  4. security actions like protecting the computer
  5. A self-replicating program
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  1. hacker that violates laws but not for malicious intent
  2. Basically rules and regulations
  3. protecting data from digital attacks
  4. Hacking with malicious intent
  5. A malicious program that is desguised

10 Clues: A self-replicating program • Hacking with malicious intent • Basically rules and regulations • hacking under the onwers consent • protecting data from digital attacks • A malicious program that is desguised • security actions like protecting the computer • when you lose data this policy lets you restore it • hacker that violates laws but not for malicious intent • ...

Cybersecurity 2024-09-22

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. The highest level of access in a computer system
  2. Security technology that uses physical characteristics like fingerprints or facial recognition
  3. A security principle that ensures data has not been altered or tampered with
  4. A security threat that originates from within an organization
  5. The process of confirming the identity of a user or device
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  1. A hidden method of bypassing normal authentication to gain access to a system
  2. the science of encrypting and decrypting data
  3. is a key goal of cyber security
  4. The use of investigative techniques to examine digital crimes or security breaches
  5. one of the world's largest ransomware attacks in history

10 Clues: is a key goal of cyber security • the science of encrypting and decrypting data • The highest level of access in a computer system • one of the world's largest ransomware attacks in history • The process of confirming the identity of a user or device • A security threat that originates from within an organization • ...

cybersecurity 2025-11-27

cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. Attack that overwhelms a service
  2. Malware that demands payment
  3. Software that secretly monitors activity
  4. Fraudulent attempt to steal information
  5. Malware disguised as legitimate software
  6. Network of compromised devices
Down
  1. Self-replicating malicious program
  2. Barrier that filters network traffic
  3. Technique to protect data
  4. Malicious software

10 Clues: Malicious software • Technique to protect data • Malware that demands payment • Network of compromised devices • Attack that overwhelms a service • Self-replicating malicious program • Barrier that filters network traffic • Fraudulent attempt to steal information • Software that secretly monitors activity • Malware disguised as legitimate software

Cybersecurity 2026-03-27

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. stop a specific person from contacting you online
  2. a person constantly putting another person down (words, actions, etc)
  3. Belief someone is honest and reliable
  4. sending/receiving sexual messages online
  5. picture of what is on your screen
  6. telling someone of power an incident that has occurred
Down
  1. someone who just watches another person getting bullied, does nothing
  2. Using a different identity to deceive or manipulate
  3. secret code to keeping personal information/accounts safe
  4. permission granted from ALL involved parties

10 Clues: picture of what is on your screen • Belief someone is honest and reliable • sending/receiving sexual messages online • permission granted from ALL involved parties • stop a specific person from contacting you online • Using a different identity to deceive or manipulate • telling someone of power an incident that has occurred • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-04-25

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. Oberbegriff für schädliche Software
  2. Psychologische Manipulation zur Informationsgewinnung
  3. Kryptografische Prüfziffer von Daten
  4. Täuschungsmethode, um an persönliche Daten zu gelangen
  5. Angriff auf eine bisher unbekannte Sicherheitslücke
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  1. Simulierter Angriff zur Sicherheitsüberprüfung
  2. Erpresst Nutzer durch Verschlüsselung ihrer Daten
  3. Authentifizierungsmethode mit zusätzlicher Sicherheit
  4. Wird zum Entschlüsseln in der asymmetrischen Kryptographie verwendet
  5. Schützt Netzwerke vor unautorisierten Zugriffen

10 Clues: Oberbegriff für schädliche Software • Kryptografische Prüfziffer von Daten • Simulierter Angriff zur Sicherheitsüberprüfung • Schützt Netzwerke vor unautorisierten Zugriffen • Erpresst Nutzer durch Verschlüsselung ihrer Daten • Angriff auf eine bisher unbekannte Sicherheitslücke • Authentifizierungsmethode mit zusätzlicher Sicherheit • ...

CyberSecurity 2026-06-15

CyberSecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. a type of cyber threat that involves sending a user a fake email that is designed to look genuine. It will encourage the user to provide their personal data either by clicking a link to a fake website, or by responding to the email.
  2. a type of malicious software that is downloaded onto a user's computer or device.
  3. a software based cyber threat that replicates itself with the aim of corrupting data or filling up the available memory space in a computer,causing it to crash.
  4. a type of cyber threat that targets a web server to cause it to crash and prevent access to the web pages that it stores.
  5. a software based cyber threat that spies on a user's action whilst using a computer, such as logging their key presses.
  6. a software based cyber issue that automatically creates popup advertisements.
Down
  1. a type of password that uses a person's biological data, such as their fingerprint.
  2. a name given to a perpetrator that carries out an act of hacking.
  3. a software based cyber threat that encrypts a user's data to stop them gaining access to it until a ransom (money) is paid.
  4. a cyber security method that is used to examine incoming and outgoing traffic from a computer or network.

10 Clues: a name given to a perpetrator that carries out an act of hacking. • a software based cyber issue that automatically creates popup advertisements. • a type of malicious software that is downloaded onto a user's computer or device. • a type of password that uses a person's biological data, such as their fingerprint. • ...

Cybersecurity 2021-02-12

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. An unwanted software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer, for example monitoring your internet usage to send you harmless but annoying adverts.
  2. A series of letters, numbers or symbols that protect data in your computer.
  3. A type of malware that exploits vulnerabilities in the a computer’s operating system and once in uses the system’s resources.
  4. A person that tries to access your data by getting into your computer, for example by figuring our your passwords.
  5. Locks a computer, encrypts files, and prevents the user from being able to access the data.
Down
  1. A more sinister spyware that records every keystroke made by a user.
  2. It infects a computer and causes it to download or display adverts or pop-ups when the victim is online.
  3. Being able to edit and view personal files like photos or videos.
  4. A self-replicating software, to get into the computer it has to be downloaded as part of another file which is then executed on the computer.
  5. A specific type of computer virus that tricks you into downloading it onto your computer. Once in your computer it might open a ‘back door’ to give an attacker remote access to your computer.

10 Clues: Being able to edit and view personal files like photos or videos. • A more sinister spyware that records every keystroke made by a user. • A series of letters, numbers or symbols that protect data in your computer. • Locks a computer, encrypts files, and prevents the user from being able to access the data. • ...

Cybersecurity 2024-12-24

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. A harmful program that damages computers or steals information.
  2. Rules that guide how computers communicate securely.
  3. A system that spots unauthorized access to a network.
  4. A way to verify if someone is who they claim to be.
Down
  1. When sensitive information is accessed without permission.
  2. A barrier that protects a computer from harmful connections.
  3. A weakness in a system that can be exploited by hackers.
  4. A process that scrambles data to keep it secure.
  5. An attempt to harm a computer system or steal data.
  6. A scam where fake emails trick people into giving personal information.

10 Clues: A process that scrambles data to keep it secure. • An attempt to harm a computer system or steal data. • A way to verify if someone is who they claim to be. • Rules that guide how computers communicate securely. • A system that spots unauthorized access to a network. • A weakness in a system that can be exploited by hackers. • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-01-13

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. A scam to steal information through fake communication
  2. A copy of data stored for recovery in case of loss
  3. Malicious software that secretly tracks your online activity and steals personal information
  4. A malicious program that replicates itself and spreads to other systems
  5. A security method requiring two or more ways to verify your identity before granting access
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  1. Malware that demands payment to restore access to data or systems
  2. A software update to fix vulnerabilities
  3. A secret key to access your account
  4. Someone who gains unauthorized access to systems or networks
  5. The right to control your personal information and keep it protected from unauthorized access.

10 Clues: A secret key to access your account • A software update to fix vulnerabilities • A copy of data stored for recovery in case of loss • A scam to steal information through fake communication • Someone who gains unauthorized access to systems or networks • Malware that demands payment to restore access to data or systems • ...

cybersecurity 2025-03-06

cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. A cyber attack that tricks people into revealing personal information via fake emails or websites.
  2. Malicious software that secretly gathers user information.
  3. Software designed to harm or exploit computer systems.
  4. A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software.
  5. A secret combination of characters used to access a system.
  6. A type of malware that locks files and demands payment for decryption.
Down
  1. A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
  2. The process of converting data into a secure code to prevent unauthorized access.
  3. Software that detects and removes malicious programs.
  4. A person who gains unauthorized access to computer systems.

10 Clues: Software that detects and removes malicious programs. • Software designed to harm or exploit computer systems. • Malicious software that secretly gathers user information. • A person who gains unauthorized access to computer systems. • A secret combination of characters used to access a system. • A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software. • ...

Cybersecurity 2023-10-31

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a hacker that is malicious
  2. the art of protecting devices and data from unauthorized access
  3. a hacker that is doing good
  4. when your personal data is kept secret
Down
  1. a hacker that works without permission
  2. when you personal data is available
  3. Multi-Factor________ something you have, know, and are
  4. Internet of __________
  5. a kind of human engineering
  6. an unusual way to solve a problem

10 Clues: Internet of __________ • a hacker that is malicious • a hacker that is doing good • a kind of human engineering • an unusual way to solve a problem • when you personal data is available • a hacker that works without permission • when your personal data is kept secret • Multi-Factor________ something you have, know, and are • ...

cybersecurity 2024-12-04

cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. Malware that takes user data hostage
  2. Act of illegally retrieving confidential information
  3. Type of virus spread via emails or links
  4. Protective measures put in place against attacks
  5. Tool used to connect to a private network securely
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  1. Set of techniques to secure a business against cyberattacks
  2. Malware designed to spy on the user without them realizing it
  3. Term designating a computer attack consisting of overwhelming a server with requests to render it inoperable
  4. Secure authentication method using two separate elements
  5. that takes user data hostage

10 Clues: that takes user data hostage • Malware that takes user data hostage • Type of virus spread via emails or links • Protective measures put in place against attacks • Tool used to connect to a private network securely • Act of illegally retrieving confidential information • Secure authentication method using two separate elements • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-05-05

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. Forging the sender's address in emails
  2. sending fake messages/links to steal persona data.
  3. A series of small attacks
  4. unauthorized means,
  5. Copying or distributing unauthorized software
  6. Altering data before entering into computer system
Down
  1. Taking control of a website
  2. creating fake documents
  3. A type of malware disguised
  4. Sending large volumes of unwanted mails

10 Clues: unauthorized means, • creating fake documents • A series of small attacks • Taking control of a website • A type of malware disguised • Forging the sender's address in emails • Sending large volumes of unwanted mails • Copying or distributing unauthorized software • sending fake messages/links to steal persona data. • Altering data before entering into computer system

Cybersecurity 2021-06-02

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. Intention to damage a person.
  2. The fraudulent practice of sending emails in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
  3. Techniques to protect integrity of networks, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access.
  4. It is a cyber-attack where the perpetrator uses several, often thousands of, unique IP addresses.
  5. Ability of a user to access information or resources in a specified location and in the correct format.
  6. Illegal access to a computer system for the purpose od causing damage.
Down
  1. Malicious software designed to damage.
  2. Without permission or authorization
  3. Refers to methods of ensuring that data is real, accurate and safeguarded from unauthorized user modification.
  4. It's the protection of personal information.

10 Clues: Intention to damage a person. • Without permission or authorization • Malicious software designed to damage. • It's the protection of personal information. • Illegal access to a computer system for the purpose od causing damage. • It is a cyber-attack where the perpetrator uses several, often thousands of, unique IP addresses. • ...

Cybersecurity 2022-06-29

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Purchasing of asset
  2. hardware and software
  3. Longeststage of asset lifecycle
  4. Tangible asset
  5. Intangible asset
  6. tangible asset
Down
  1. physical asset
  2. Digital media and content
  3. Wear and tear situation
  4. Costlier than traditional
  5. plumbing installation

11 Clues: physical asset • Tangible asset • tangible asset • Intangible asset • Purchasing of asset • hardware and software • plumbing installation • Wear and tear situation • Digital media and content • Costlier than traditional • Longeststage of asset lifecycle

CYBERSECURITY 2025-10-27

CYBERSECURITY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A fake message that tries to trick you into giving personal information.
  2. A scam website pretending to be a trusted one.
  3. A test to prove you are human, not a robot
  4. Software that protects your computer from viruses.
  5. Harmful software designed to damage or access your computer.
  6. A secret word or phrase used to protect your accounts.
Down
  1. Connecting to the internet without using wires
  2. The act of stealing someone’s personal information online
  3. Footprint The trace of information you leave online.
  4. A combination of letters, numbers, and symbols that makes a password strong.

10 Clues: A test to prove you are human, not a robot • Connecting to the internet without using wires • A scam website pretending to be a trusted one. • Software that protects your computer from viruses. • Footprint The trace of information you leave online. • A secret word or phrase used to protect your accounts. • The act of stealing someone’s personal information online • ...

Grade 10 - Theme 8 2026-04-01

Grade 10 - Theme 8 crossword puzzle
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  1. Karşıya yüklemek
  2. öncü,etkileyen
  3. indirmek(bir dosyayı vs.)
  4. etiketleme(sosyal medyada)
  5. profil resmi
  6. şifre
  7. takipçi
  8. masaüstü
  9. siber güvenlik
  10. dijital çağ
Down
  1. uygulama
  2. kablosuz
  3. Aygıt
  4. sanal gerçeklik

14 Clues: Aygıt • şifre • takipçi • uygulama • kablosuz • masaüstü • dijital çağ • profil resmi • öncü,etkileyen • siber güvenlik • sanal gerçeklik • Karşıya yüklemek • indirmek(bir dosyayı vs.) • etiketleme(sosyal medyada)

Cybersecurity 2021-06-02

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Intention to damage a person
  2. The fraudulent practice of sending emails in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
  3. Techniques to protect integrity of networks, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access.
  4. It is a cyber-attack where the perpetrator uses several, often thousands of, unique IP addresses.
  5. Ability of a user to access information or resources in a specified location and in the correct format.
  6. Illegal access to a computer system for the purpose od causing damage.
Down
  1. Malicious software designed to damage.
  2. Without permission or authorization
  3. Refers to methods of ensuring that data is real, accurate and safeguarded from unauthorized user modification.
  4. It's the protection of personal information.

10 Clues: Intention to damage a person • Without permission or authorization • Malicious software designed to damage. • It's the protection of personal information. • Illegal access to a computer system for the purpose od causing damage. • It is a cyber-attack where the perpetrator uses several, often thousands of, unique IP addresses. • ...

cybersecurity 2022-05-06

cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. eg.: 192.160.81.1
  2. A network security system
  3. background process of stealing data
  4. Virtual Private Network
  5. A man who hacks
Down
  1. sharing negative content about someone else
  2. denial of internet service attack
  3. baiting to reveal personal information
  4. A type of malware that steals data
  5. privileged acces managemen (or a brawl stars character)

10 Clues: A man who hacks • eg.: 192.160.81.1 • Virtual Private Network • A network security system • denial of internet service attack • A type of malware that steals data • background process of stealing data • baiting to reveal personal information • sharing negative content about someone else • privileged acces managemen (or a brawl stars character)

Cybersecurity 2022-11-17

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. chats for you
  2. irritating
  3. attacks specific servers
  4. covid
  5. rigs elections
Down
  1. forced advertising
  2. knowingly downloaded
  3. ransoms your files
  4. wastes network bandwidth
  5. shops for you

10 Clues: covid • irritating • chats for you • shops for you • rigs elections • forced advertising • ransoms your files • knowingly downloaded • wastes network bandwidth • attacks specific servers

cybersecurity 2023-10-02

cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. malware that is designed to steal personal information, such as passwords , CC numbers
  2. A process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks
  3. A set of rules & procedures that govern the security of an organization's information systems.
  4. A system that prevents unauthorized access to a computer network
  5. Type of attack that attempts to trick users into revealing confidential information
  6. The process of verifying the identity of a user or device
Down
  1. process of granting access to resources based on a user's identity and permissions
  2. Encrypts a victim's files and demands payment to decrypt them
  3. Control to protect integrity of information
  4. A system that monitors a network for suspicious activity

10 Clues: Control to protect integrity of information • A system that monitors a network for suspicious activity • The process of verifying the identity of a user or device • Encrypts a victim's files and demands payment to decrypt them • A system that prevents unauthorized access to a computer network • A process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks • ...

Cybersecurity 2024-02-18

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. Code red is a type of computer _______.
  2. Its Chakravyuh feature is an end-point anti- malware and antivirus software that creates a virtual layer between the user and the internet, blocking hackers from accessing sensitive data.which OS is refered here.
  3. In ethical hacking and cyber security, there are ______types of scanning.
  4. what is transformed with the help of a cipher algorithm.
  5. The technique used to hide information inside a picture.
Down
  1. It can be a software program or a hardware device that filters all data packets coming through the internet, a network, etc. it is known as the
  2. Oldest phone hacking technique used by hackers to make free calls.
  3. The malware which does not replicate or clone through an infection.
  4. The debian based OS which has 2 virtual machines and focuses on preserving user's data.
  5. A type of attack which uses a fraudulent server with a relay address.

10 Clues: Code red is a type of computer _______. • what is transformed with the help of a cipher algorithm. • The technique used to hide information inside a picture. • Oldest phone hacking technique used by hackers to make free calls. • The malware which does not replicate or clone through an infection. • ...

CyberSecurity 2024-02-24

CyberSecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What first changed?
  2. What else did the attackers turn off?
  3. How did the attacker get into the car computer?
  4. How to prevent this from happening
  5. What type of breech was it?
Down
  1. What did the hackers want to do?
  2. What did the video call the car?
  3. Was the car new or old?
  4. who attacked him?
  5. What was he in?

10 Clues: What was he in? • who attacked him? • What first changed? • Was the car new or old? • What type of breech was it? • What did the hackers want to do? • What did the video call the car? • How to prevent this from happening • What else did the attackers turn off? • How did the attacker get into the car computer?

CYBERSECURITY 2020-06-13

CYBERSECURITY crossword puzzle
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  1. An occasion when private information can be seen by people who should not be able to see it is called data ... .
  2. A string of characters that allows access to a computer system or service.
  3. A web page or screen that updates often to show the latest information.
  4. The manner in which the components of a computer or computer system are organized and integrated.
Down
  1. A piece of code which is capable of copying itself and can corrupt the system or destroy data.
  2. A software designed to interfere with a computer´s normal functioning.
  3. The action to make something stronger or more important is called ... up.
  4. A type of utility used for scanning and removing viruses from a computer is called anti-virus ... .
  5. An attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system.
  6. The practice of examining large pre-existing databases in order to generate new information is called data ...

10 Clues: A software designed to interfere with a computer´s normal functioning. • A web page or screen that updates often to show the latest information. • An attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system. • The action to make something stronger or more important is called ... up. • ...

Cybersecurity 2024-03-19

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Secret code used to access a device or network
  2. Process of verifying identity
  3. Software designed to harm a device or network
  4. Unauthorized access to a device or network
Down
  1. Criminal activity carried out using technology
  2. Malicious attempt to damage or disrupt a computer system
  3. Weakness in a system that can be exploited
  4. Fraudulent attempt to gain sensitive information
  5. System designed to prevent unauthorized access
  6. Method of protecting information

10 Clues: Process of verifying identity • Method of protecting information • Weakness in a system that can be exploited • Unauthorized access to a device or network • Software designed to harm a device or network • Criminal activity carried out using technology • Secret code used to access a device or network • System designed to prevent unauthorized access • ...

cybersecurity 2024-02-21

cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cyber-attack
  2. Action that guarantee the identity of a computer
  3. Error checking method
  4. Hash function
Down
  1. Unpredictable number generated by an algorithm
  2. Systems that are connected by each others
  3. Technological process for telling a computer which tasks to perform in order to solve problems
  4. One way encryption
  5. Internet protocol part of the transport layer
  6. Reference model of system interconnection

10 Clues: Cyber-attack • Hash function • One way encryption • Error checking method • Systems that are connected by each others • Reference model of system interconnection • Internet protocol part of the transport layer • Unpredictable number generated by an algorithm • Action that guarantee the identity of a computer • ...

cybersecurity 2024-11-12

cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What do you call the set of secret characters used to access accounts and secure information?
  2. What is malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate software?
  3. What is the term for a digital attack in which hackers demand payment to unlock encrypted files?
  4. What is a deceptive email that tricks users into giving sensitive information?
  5. What is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks?
Down
  1. What is the process of verifying the identity of a user before granting access to a system?
  2. What type of attack overwhelms a system with traffic, causing it to crash?
  3. What do you call a software program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers?
  4. What is the act of attempting to gain unauthorized access to a computer or network?
  5. What is a tool that filters incoming and outgoing network traffic to secure a network?

10 Clues: What is malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate software? • What type of attack overwhelms a system with traffic, causing it to crash? • What is a deceptive email that tricks users into giving sensitive information? • What is the act of attempting to gain unauthorized access to a computer or network? • ...

CYBERSECURITY 2025-02-08

CYBERSECURITY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A person who tries to break into systems.
  2. A fake email trying to trick you.
  3. Someone you do not know online.
  4. Relating to computers and the internet.
  5. Software designed to harm your device.
Down
  1. The action of entering username/password.
  2. A secret code to keep your account safe.
  3. A way to send messages online.
  4. Keeping your personal information safe.
  5. A harmful program that damages a computer.

10 Clues: A way to send messages online. • Someone you do not know online. • A fake email trying to trick you. • Software designed to harm your device. • Keeping your personal information safe. • Relating to computers and the internet. • A secret code to keep your account safe. • The action of entering username/password. • A person who tries to break into systems. • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-05-26

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Malware disguised as legitimate software
  2. Process of verifying user identity
  3. A vulnerability exploited before being publicly known
  4. Deceptive attempt to steal user credentials via fake emails
  5. Software that secretly gathers user information
Down
  1. Process of converting data into a secure format
  2. System that filters incoming and outgoing network traffic
  3. Malware that encrypts files and demands payment
  4. General term for harmful software like viruses or worms
  5. Program designed to detect and remove malware

10 Clues: Process of verifying user identity • Malware disguised as legitimate software • Program designed to detect and remove malware • Process of converting data into a secure format • Malware that encrypts files and demands payment • Software that secretly gathers user information • A vulnerability exploited before being publicly known • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-06-25

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Being trustworthy
  2. The state of being exposed to an attack
  3. The practice of protecting systems from attacks
  4. Software that obtains seccret information
  5. The action of decoding
Down
  1. The action of encoding
  2. Malicius software
  3. Software used to prevent, and remove malicius software
  4. An attmept by hackers to damage a computer
  5. Reveal personal information from fraudulent emails

10 Clues: Malicius software • Being trustworthy • The action of encoding • The action of decoding • The state of being exposed to an attack • An attmept by hackers to damage a computer • Software that obtains seccret information • The practice of protecting systems from attacks • Reveal personal information from fraudulent emails • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-07-29

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Network of private computers infected with malicious software
  2. Technique of making data unreadable to unauthorized users
  3. Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information
  4. Barrier between a trusted network and untrusted networks
  5. Software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access
  6. Secret string used to authenticate access
Down
  1. Attacker tricks someone into breaking security procedures
  2. Attempts to guess a password by trying many combinations
  3. Method of verifying identity using fingerprints, retina, etc.
  4. Security flaw allowing attackers to access restricted data

10 Clues: Secret string used to authenticate access • Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information • Attempts to guess a password by trying many combinations • Barrier between a trusted network and untrusted networks • Attacker tricks someone into breaking security procedures • Technique of making data unreadable to unauthorized users • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-02-03

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A potential cause of harm to a system, such as an attacker or malicious software
  2. The process of verifying the identity of a user or system
  3. A small piece of data used to verify a user’s identity during authentication
  4. Writing software with built-in security measures to prevent vulnerabilities
  5. A weakness in a system that can be exploited by attackers
Down
  1. Process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access
  2. A piece of software designed to fix vulnerabilities or improve functionality
  3. Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system
  4. A method of attempting to acquire sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity
  5. A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network

10 Clues: The process of verifying the identity of a user or system • A weakness in a system that can be exploited by attackers • Process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access • Writing software with built-in security measures to prevent vulnerabilities • A piece of software designed to fix vulnerabilities or improve functionality • ...

Cybersecurity 2026-06-05

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Something you use to log into accounts
  2. - The process of converting data into a coded format to prevent unauthorised access
  3. - Manipulating people psychologically to bypass security controls and gain confidential information
Down
  1. - Harmful software like viruses
  2. - Extra step when logging in
  3. - Malware that locks or encrypts data and demands payment for its release
  4. - Fake emails trying to trick you
  5. - A vulnerability unknown to the vendor that can be exploited before a fix is available
  6. - A security control that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic
  7. - Helps protect your internet traffic on public Wi-Fi

10 Clues: - Extra step when logging in • - Harmful software like viruses • - Fake emails trying to trick you • - Something you use to log into accounts • - Helps protect your internet traffic on public Wi-Fi • - Malware that locks or encrypts data and demands payment for its release • - The process of converting data into a coded format to prevent unauthorised access • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-09-05

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Wie nennt man die übergeordneten Sicherheitsziele wie Vertraulichkeit, Integrität und Verfügbarkeit, die im Security Concept verankert sind?
  2. Welches Dokument fasst die Cybersecurity-Ziele und -Anforderungen eines Items zusammen und leitet daraus Schutzmaßnahmen ab?(englisches Wort)
  3. Welcher Schritt ist Teil des Security Concepts und untersucht, welche Angriffe realistisch sind?
  4. Welche Prüfaktivität simuliert Angriffe, um Schwachstellen in einem System aufzudecken?
Down
  1. Wie nennt man den Unterschied zwischen erwartetem und tatsächlichem Testergebnis im Testbericht?
  2. Welcher Mechanismus stellt sicher, dass nur autorisierte Personen Fahrzeugdiagnosen durchführen können?(englisches Wort)
  3. Welcher Begriff beschreibt, wie tief und breit ein Penetrationstest durchgeführt wird
  4. Wie heißt das typische Verfahren, bei dem ein Steuergerät eine Herausforderung stellt und der Tester den passenden Schlüssel liefern muss? (deutsch und englisches Wort)
  5. Wie nennt man den praktischen Nachweis, dass eine Schwachstelle während eines Pentests ausnutzbar ist?
  6. Welches Dokument fasst die Ergebnisse von Tests zusammen und zeigt, ob Anforderungen erfüllt wurden?"),

10 Clues: Welcher Begriff beschreibt, wie tief und breit ein Penetrationstest durchgeführt wird • Welche Prüfaktivität simuliert Angriffe, um Schwachstellen in einem System aufzudecken? • Wie nennt man den Unterschied zwischen erwartetem und tatsächlichem Testergebnis im Testbericht? • ...

cybersecurity 2026-07-20

cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The process of verifying a user's identity before granting access.
  2. Malicious software that locks or encrypts files and demands payment to restore access.
  3. A secure connection that encrypts internet traffic and protects online privacy.
  4. A security system that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic.
  5. The security principle that keeps information accessible only to authorized users.
Down
  1. A cyberattack that tricks users into revealing sensitive information through fake emails or links.
  2. The process of converting readable data into unreadable format
  3. The cybersecurity principle that ensures data remains accurate and unaltered.
  4. Software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
  5. Software that detects, prevents, and removes virus, worms ,etcs from a device.

10 Clues: The process of converting readable data into unreadable format • The process of verifying a user's identity before granting access. • The cybersecurity principle that ensures data remains accurate and unaltered. • Software that detects, prevents, and removes virus, worms ,etcs from a device. • ...

Cybersecurity Glosary 2025-10-07

Cybersecurity Glosary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Security principle ensuring that data is not altered or tampered with
  2. Type of malware that locks data until a payment is made
  3. Permission to access certain resources or perform actions
  4. Fraudulent attempt to get sensitive information by pretending to be a trusted empty
  5. Company that provides users access to the Internet
  6. Malicious program disguised as legitimate software
  7. Network of connected devices that communicate over the Internet
  8. Unauthorized takeover of a system, network or online session
  9. Process that converts data into unreadable code to protect it
  10. Manipulating people to reveal confidential information
Down
  1. Weak Points in a system that attackers can exploit
  2. Security principle ensuring that systems and data are accesible when needed
  3. Process of verifying someone's identity before granting access
  4. Secret string of characters used for authentication
  5. Probability that a threat will exploit a vulnerability
  6. Software that secretly collects user data and send it to others
  7. Risks that come from employees or people inside an organization

17 Clues: Weak Points in a system that attackers can exploit • Company that provides users access to the Internet • Malicious program disguised as legitimate software • Secret string of characters used for authentication • Probability that a threat will exploit a vulnerability • Manipulating people to reveal confidential information • ...

Cybersecurity Awareness 2021-10-27

Cybersecurity Awareness crossword puzzle
Across
  1. records keystrokes and sends its info to a hacker
  2. (three words) a term used to describe everyday objects that connect to the internet (such as fridges, thermostats, and smart speakers)
  3. verifying your identity with a username, password, or other piece of information
  4. hackers demand a ransom for the return of information after deploying this
  5. an audio or video clip that has been edited and changed to seem believable
  6. malware disguised as legitimate software
  7. the most common form of cryptocurrency
Down
  1. (two words) manipulating and deceiving people to get sensitive and private info; lying
  2. the practice of protecting critical systems and sensitive information from digital attacks
  3. emails, text messages, or other communication designed to convince you to give the sender personal information
  4. sends information from your computer to a third party without your knowledge
  5. short for malicious software
  6. use this to protect your information
  7. a way of hiding information
  8. a network security device that filters incoming and outgoing websites
  9. displays unauthorized ads on a user's screen
  10. short for virtual private network

17 Clues: a way of hiding information • short for malicious software • short for virtual private network • use this to protect your information • the most common form of cryptocurrency • malware disguised as legitimate software • displays unauthorized ads on a user's screen • records keystrokes and sends its info to a hacker • ...

Cybersecurity 2021-02-28

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Your data was not corrupted even though it crashed due to which feature of your NTFS system drive?
  2. The type of operating system that is permanently programmed into a hardware device.
  3. A _____ determines how memory is used.
  4. The most common Mobile OS.
Down
  1. The type of software license that allows a predetermined number of people to use the account at the same time.
  2. What is saved even when in private browsing?
  3. Your web browser is showing an outdated picture on a website that you visit often. Which of the following would be the best choice for attempting to fix this issue? Clear _____
  4. The most popular OS for desktops and laptops.
  5. An alert pops up on your screen informing you of a possible vulnerability in your system. Which security method is most likely responsible for sending this alert? _____ software
  6. The ____ accounts are responsible for creating new user accounts and setting permissions.

10 Clues: The most common Mobile OS. • A _____ determines how memory is used. • What is saved even when in private browsing? • The most popular OS for desktops and laptops. • The type of operating system that is permanently programmed into a hardware device. • The ____ accounts are responsible for creating new user accounts and setting permissions. • ...

Cybersecurity 2021-02-12

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Needs to be downloaded as part of another file which is then executed on the computer.
  2. It can be a worm, virus, or Trojan. It infects a computer and causes it to download or display malicious adverts
  3. Much similar to phishing but uses an SMS message
  4. Is software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent.
  5. Locks a computer, encrypts files, and therefore prevents the user from being able to access the data.
Down
  1. Specific type of computer virus that tricks you into downloading it onto your computer.
  2. Unwanted software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer.
  3. Replicate themselves but do not attach themselves to files as a virus does.
  4. Is a cybercrime in which a target/s are contacted by email, text message or telephone by posing as a legitimate institution.
  5. A secret word/phrase used to protect important log-in info on different websites

10 Clues: Much similar to phishing but uses an SMS message • Replicate themselves but do not attach themselves to files as a virus does. • A secret word/phrase used to protect important log-in info on different websites • Is software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent. • ...

Cybersecurity! 2022-09-22

Cybersecurity! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. person who uses computers to gain access to computers without consent
  2. stopping something from happening
  3. a type of malicious software that is installed without the user knowing to gain sensitive information on a system.
  4. protects your computer from attacks
  5. something a user clicks on to go to another page
Down
  1. guidelines for workplace procedures
  2. an attempt to damage or destroy a network
  3. keep safe from harm
  4. knowing of a situation or fact
  5. emails or texts sent to try and get personal information

10 Clues: keep safe from harm • knowing of a situation or fact • stopping something from happening • guidelines for workplace procedures • protects your computer from attacks • an attempt to damage or destroy a network • something a user clicks on to go to another page • emails or texts sent to try and get personal information • ...

Cybersecurity 2022-12-05

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. it’s when a hacker changes the IP address of an email so that it seems to come from a trusted source.
  2. A wiper is a type of malware with a single purpose: to erase user data and ensure it can’t be recovered.
  3. While someone is tricked into clicking on one object on a web page when they want to click on another, this practice is known as clickjacking.
  4. A rootkit is software that gives malicious actors remote control of a victim’s computer with full administrative privileges.
  5. A form of malware used by hackers to spy on you and your computer activities.
Down
  1. a wide variety of bad software used to infect and/or damage a system, most often delivered via spam emails.
  2. Worms target vulnerabilities in operating systems to install themselves into networks.
  3. A scam where a hacker poses as a legitimate business or organization (especially credit card companies, banks, charities, Internet providers, other utilities) in order to fool the victim
  4. it kidnaps your computer and holds it for ransom, hence the clever name.
  5. disguises itself as desirable code

10 Clues: disguises itself as desirable code • it kidnaps your computer and holds it for ransom, hence the clever name. • A form of malware used by hackers to spy on you and your computer activities. • Worms target vulnerabilities in operating systems to install themselves into networks. • ...

cybersecurity 2024-10-10

cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. theft: The crime of obtaining personal information and using it to assume someone else's identity.
  2. This is the overall practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from digital attacks.
  3. A piece of software designed to fix a vulnerability or bug.
  4. Malicious software designed to disrupt computer operations, steal data, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
  5. A weakness in a computer system that can be exploited by attackers.
  6. A type of malware that restricts access to a computer system or data until a ransom is paid.
Down
  1. A cyberattack where a hacker poses as a trusted entity to trick a user into providing sensitive information.
  2. The process of converting information into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access.
  3. authentication (2FA): A security process that requires two forms of identification, such as a password and a code sent to your phone.
  4. A network security system that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and decides whether to allow or block specific traffic.

10 Clues: A piece of software designed to fix a vulnerability or bug. • A weakness in a computer system that can be exploited by attackers. • The process of converting information into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access. • This is the overall practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from digital attacks. • ...

cybersecurity 2024-11-12

cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What do you call the set of secret characters used to access accounts and secure information?
  2. What is malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate software?
  3. What is the term for a digital attack in which hackers demand payment to unlock encrypted files?
  4. What is a deceptive email that tricks users into giving sensitive information?
  5. What is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks?
Down
  1. What is the process of verifying the identity of a user before granting access to a system?
  2. What type of attack overwhelms a system with traffic, causing it to crash?
  3. What do you call a software program that replicates itself and spreads to other computers?
  4. What is the act of attempting to gain unauthorized access to a computer or network?
  5. What is a tool that filters incoming and outgoing network traffic to secure a network?

10 Clues: What is malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate software? • What type of attack overwhelms a system with traffic, causing it to crash? • What is a deceptive email that tricks users into giving sensitive information? • What is the act of attempting to gain unauthorized access to a computer or network? • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-05-02

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Software that secretly gathers information about a person or organization without their knowledge.
  2. The process of converting data into a coded format to prevent unauthorized access.
  3. A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined rules.
  4. Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer or network.
  5. A software update designed to fix vulnerabilities or bugs in a program or system.
  6. A network of infected devices controlled remotely by an attacker, often used for large-scale attacks.
Down
  1. The method of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system before granting access.
  2. A type of malware disguised as legitimate software to trick users into installing it.
  3. A type of cyberattack where attackers trick users into revealing sensitive information through deceptive emails or messages.
  4. Malware that locks or encrypts a victim’s data and demands payment for its release.

10 Clues: A software update designed to fix vulnerabilities or bugs in a program or system. • The process of converting data into a coded format to prevent unauthorized access. • Malware that locks or encrypts a victim’s data and demands payment for its release. • A type of malware disguised as legitimate software to trick users into installing it. • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-04-25

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Oberbegriff für schädliche Software
  2. Psychologische Manipulation zur Informationsgewinnung
  3. Kryptografische Prüfziffer von Daten
  4. Täuschungsmethode, um an persönliche Daten zu gelangen
  5. Angriff auf eine bisher unbekannte Sicherheitslücke
Down
  1. Simulierter Angriff zur Sicherheitsüberprüfung
  2. Erpresst Nutzer durch Verschlüsselung ihrer Daten
  3. Authentifizierungsmethode mit zusätzlicher Sicherheit
  4. Wird zum Entschlüsseln in der asymmetrischen Kryptographie verwendet
  5. Schützt Netzwerke vor unautorisierten Zugriffen

10 Clues: Oberbegriff für schädliche Software • Kryptografische Prüfziffer von Daten • Simulierter Angriff zur Sicherheitsüberprüfung • Schützt Netzwerke vor unautorisierten Zugriffen • Erpresst Nutzer durch Verschlüsselung ihrer Daten • Angriff auf eine bisher unbekannte Sicherheitslücke • Authentifizierungsmethode mit zusätzlicher Sicherheit • ...

CYBERSECURITY 2025-01-03

CYBERSECURITY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A digital security barrier that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
  2. The act of intentionally accessing a system or network without authorization, often to steal data or damage the system.
  3. A secure connection that allows users to access the internet privately by routing their connection through a server, masking their IP address.
  4. A weakness or flaw in a system, software, or network that can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access or cause harm.
  5. A type of malware that locks or encrypts a victim’s files, demanding payment (ransom) for their release.
Down
  1. Malicious software that pretends to be legitimate or harmless software to gain unauthorized access to a system.
  2. The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring data remains private.
  3. A type of cyber attack where attackers impersonate legitimate entities to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information.
  4. A general term for malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
  5. Software that secretly monitors and collects a user's activities and personal information without their consent.

10 Clues: A type of malware that locks or encrypts a victim’s files, demanding payment (ransom) for their release. • Malicious software that pretends to be legitimate or harmless software to gain unauthorized access to a system. • The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring data remains private. • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-07-10

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A person who gains unauthorized access to systems
  2. Malicious software
  3. Method used to convert data into unreadable format
  4. Unauthorized attempt to access data or systems
  5. Keeping software up to date (two words, no space)
Down
  1. A secret word or phrase used to authenticate
  2. Security method requiring two forms of verification (abbr.)
  3. Virtual barrier separating internal network from external access
  4. Software used to detect and remove malware
  5. Common social engineering attack using fake emails

10 Clues: Malicious software • Software used to detect and remove malware • A secret word or phrase used to authenticate • Unauthorized attempt to access data or systems • A person who gains unauthorized access to systems • Keeping software up to date (two words, no space) • Method used to convert data into unreadable format • Common social engineering attack using fake emails • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-07-06

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A person who gains unauthorized access to computer system
  2. A flaw or weakness in a system
  3. Software designed to detect and remove malicious programs
  4. A secret word or phrase used to gain access
Down
  1. Type of attack where users are tricked into giving information
  2. A program that appears legitimate but is harmful
  3. The process of converting information into code
  4. A harmful program that replicates itself
  5. A physical device used for authentication
  6. Unsolicited email, often for advertising

10 Clues: A flaw or weakness in a system • A harmful program that replicates itself • Unsolicited email, often for advertising • A physical device used for authentication • A secret word or phrase used to gain access • The process of converting information into code • A program that appears legitimate but is harmful • A person who gains unauthorized access to computer system • ...

CYBERSECURITY 2025-10-27

CYBERSECURITY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Connecting to the internet without using wires
  2. A scam website pretending to be a trusted one.
  3. Software that protects your computer from viruses.
  4. A test to prove you are human, not a robot
  5. A fake message that tries to trick you into giving personal information.
  6. A combination of letters, numbers, and symbols that makes a
Down
  1. The act of stealing someone’s personal information online
  2. Harmful software designed to damage or access your computer.
  3. Footprint The trace of information you leave online.
  4. A secret word or phrase used to protect your accounts.
  5. strong.

11 Clues: strong. • A test to prove you are human, not a robot • Connecting to the internet without using wires • A scam website pretending to be a trusted one. • Software that protects your computer from viruses. • Footprint The trace of information you leave online. • A secret word or phrase used to protect your accounts. • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-11-10

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. gain unauthorized access to a computer system
  2. capable of being easily hurt
  3. refers to any external entity who may have access to private data
  4. security risk who cause the program to crash
  5. network of maliciously installed bots
  6. records or transmits a user's keystrokes
Down
  1. cyber exploit directed at online card players
  2. unauthorized duplication or deletion of an organization's electronic information
  3. security mechanism for separating running programs
  4. software tools used by a third party

10 Clues: capable of being easily hurt • software tools used by a third party • network of maliciously installed bots • records or transmits a user's keystrokes • security risk who cause the program to crash • cyber exploit directed at online card players • gain unauthorized access to a computer system • security mechanism for separating running programs • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-11-10

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Malicious computer software
  2. records or transmits a user's keystrokes
  3. secure time-limited credential
  4. take advantage of a particular error
  5. used to flood a target server
Down
  1. software tools used by a third party
  2. possible source of harm
  3. network of maliciously installed bots
  4. injecting malicious scripts into legitimate web pages
  5. bypassing normal authentication or security mechanisms

10 Clues: possible source of harm • Malicious computer software • used to flood a target server • secure time-limited credential • software tools used by a third party • take advantage of a particular error • network of maliciously installed bots • records or transmits a user's keystrokes • injecting malicious scripts into legitimate web pages • ...

Year 12 Cybersecurity 2023-08-16

Year 12 Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A hacker who operates between ethical and unethical boundaries, often exposing vulnerabilities without permission.
  2. An individual who simulates cyberattacks to evaluate the security of a system.
  3. A hacker who uses their skills to help organizations identify and fix security vulnerabilities.
  4. Measures taken to protect physical assets and facilities from unauthorized access or harm.
  5. The accuracy and reliability of data, protected from unauthorized alteration.
  6. A hacker who engages in malicious activities for personal gain or to cause harm.
  7. Mistakes made by individuals that can lead to security breaches.
  8. Creating multiple security layers to prevent unauthorized access at different levels.
  9. Covert agents who gather information on behalf of a government or organization.
  10. An individual or group that uses cyberattacks to create fear and chaos for political or ideological reasons.
Down
  1. Ensuring that sensitive information is accessible only to authorized individuals.
  2. The ability to identify and recognize cybersecurity threats and incidents.
  3. Making sure that data is accessible when needed, without unauthorized disruptions.
  4. Individuals with advanced computer skills who manipulate software or systems for various purposes.
  5. Covert activities aimed at gathering confidential information from competitors or enemies.
  6. Individuals who engage in illegal activities on the internet for financial gain.
  7. People within an organization who have access to sensitive information and can pose security risks.
  8. Implementing measures to discourage potential attackers from targeting a system or organization.
  9. Introducing obstacles and barriers to slow down attackers' progress.
  10. The process of restoring systems and data after a cybersecurity breach or incident.
  11. Taking swift actions to address and mitigate cybersecurity incidents.

21 Clues: Mistakes made by individuals that can lead to security breaches. • Introducing obstacles and barriers to slow down attackers' progress. • Taking swift actions to address and mitigate cybersecurity incidents. • The ability to identify and recognize cybersecurity threats and incidents. • ...

dasd 2021-04-30

dasd crossword puzzle
Across
  1. List
  2. flotante, Float
  3. entero, Integer
  4. Sprite
  5. Loop
  6. Variable
  7. Autonomous
  8. binarios Binary numbers
  9. Else
  10. If
  11. Cyber
  12. automático, Machine learning
  13. If else
  14. neuronales, nueral networks
Down
  1. Settings
  2. cybersecurity
  3. Function
  4. Python
  5. el lazo, For loop
  6. Print
  7. Commit
  8. Array
  9. while, While loop
  10. activo, Uptime
  11. Tap

25 Clues: If • Tap • List • Loop • Else • Print • Array • Cyber • Sprite • Python • Commit • If else • Settings • Function • Variable • Autonomous • cybersecurity • activo, Uptime • flotante, Float • entero, Integer • el lazo, For loop • while, While loop • binarios Binary numbers • neuronales, nueral networks • automático, Machine learning

dasd 2021-04-30

dasd crossword puzzle
Across
  1. List
  2. flotante, Float
  3. entero, Integer
  4. Sprite
  5. Loop
  6. Variable
  7. Autonomous
  8. binarios Binary numbers
  9. Else
  10. If
  11. Cyber
  12. automático Machine learning
  13. If else
  14. neuronales nueral networks
Down
  1. Settings
  2. cybersecurity
  3. Function
  4. Python
  5. el lazo, For loop
  6. Print
  7. Commit
  8. Array
  9. while, While loop
  10. activo, Uptime
  11. Tap

25 Clues: If • Tap • List • Loop • Else • Print • Array • Cyber • Sprite • Python • Commit • If else • Settings • Function • Variable • Autonomous • cybersecurity • activo, Uptime • flotante, Float • entero, Integer • el lazo, For loop • while, While loop • binarios Binary numbers • neuronales nueral networks • automático Machine learning

The trends and buzzwords associated with disruptive technology 2025-08-07

The trends and buzzwords associated with disruptive technology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Mesh
  2. Intelligence (AI)
  3. technology
  4. (XaaS)
  5. cloud
  6. Detection and Response (EDR)
Down
  1. Liability Insurance
  2. Immune System (DIS)
  3. Automation
  4. Intelligence (BI)
  5. Screening
  6. Computing
  7. Reality (XR)
  8. Authentication (MFA)

14 Clues: Mesh • cloud • (XaaS) • Screening • Computing • Automation • technology • Reality (XR) • Intelligence (BI) • Intelligence (AI) • Liability Insurance • Immune System (DIS) • Authentication (MFA) • Detection and Response (EDR)

hour puzzle 2025-11-18

hour puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. spirit bowl
  2. stupid machine
  3. our mascot
  4. best group
  5. lab
  6. hard to install
  7. debate
  8. CyBear
  9. vroom
  10. senator ___ Kennedy
  11. put the desks together
Down
  1. the worst class
  2. spinny
  3. daily task
  4. favorite period
  5. the good old days
  6. phantom program
  7. bruno mars song about cybersecurity THREATS

18 Clues: lab • vroom • spinny • debate • CyBear • daily task • our mascot • best group • spirit bowl • stupid machine • the worst class • favorite period • phantom program • hard to install • the good old days • senator ___ Kennedy • put the desks together • bruno mars song about cybersecurity THREATS

cyber 2026-08-31

cyber crossword puzzle
Across
  1. info site
  2. internet
  3. bullying being mean online
  4. person in charge
  5. specific info about you
  6. requries passcode or cipher
  7. id
Down
  1. this class
  2. bad hacker
  3. info
  4. unapproved access
  5. data
  6. information about someone
  7. good hacker
  8. private data exposure
  9. just hacker
  10. weakness

17 Clues: id • info • data • internet • weakness • info site • this class • bad hacker • good hacker • just hacker • person in charge • unapproved access • private data exposure • specific info about you • information about someone • bullying being mean online • requries passcode or cipher

C4EM Crossword Game 2026-05-04

C4EM Crossword Game crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Federal agency offering the featured cybersecurity grant
  2. Organization hosting economic mobility training sprints
  3. Cybersecurity education and workforce development program
  4. Key focus area tied to jobs and skill development
  5. Program model providing unrestricted cash support
  6. Focus of Brookings-AEI rural development site visits
  7. The central theme of the newsletter
Down
  1. Major NACo event in Orleans Parish
  2. Infrastructure focus linked to county planning and policy
  3. Leveraging opioid settlement funds for _____ supports
  4. 16-week training supporting practitioners

11 Clues: Major NACo event in Orleans Parish • The central theme of the newsletter • 16-week training supporting practitioners • Key focus area tied to jobs and skill development • Program model providing unrestricted cash support • Focus of Brookings-AEI rural development site visits • Leveraging opioid settlement funds for _____ supports • ...

INF Crossword Puzzle 2024-01-24

INF Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Game Changers
  2. Safety Protocol
  3. Private
  4. Machinery
  5. Code
  6. Man-Made
Down
  1. Design
  2. Storage
  3. Connections
  4. Computer Procedure
  5. Login

11 Clues: Code • Login • Design • Storage • Private • Man-Made • Machinery • Connections • Game Changers • Safety Protocol • Computer Procedure

Lucas' Graduation-Day Crossword 2021-10-14

Lucas' Graduation-Day Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Grand _ University
  2. Type of Ceremony
  3. GCU Street
  4. Years in School
  5. Type of Degree
  6. Lucas's Employer
  7. Graduate
  8. GCU Color
  9. Black Beans
Down
  1. Name of GCU Mascot
  2. Go...
  3. Lucas's Major
  4. Pomp
  5. group of people
  6. Hat Decoration
  7. A builder
  8. Best type of Tree

17 Clues: Pomp • Go... • Graduate • A builder • GCU Color • GCU Street • Black Beans • Lucas's Major • Hat Decoration • Type of Degree • Years in School • group of people • Type of Ceremony • Lucas's Employer • Best type of Tree • Name of GCU Mascot • Grand _ University

Cybersecurity 2022-11-28

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. manipulation of people into performing actions or give up confidential information.
  2. causes your computer to download or display malicious adverts or pop-ups
  3. a group of Internet-connected devices, each of which runs one or more bots. can be used to perform Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS)
  4. Designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent.
  5. a type of social engineering where an attacker sends a fraudulent message designed to trick a person into revealing sensitive information to the attacker
Down
  1. When infected, they locks/encrypted your computer or files, and demand money or else they will delete or publish it.
  2. replicate itself by maliciously modifying other computer programs and inserting code.
  3. Any malware that misleads users of its true intent. The term is derived from the Ancient Greek story.
  4. replicate itself in order to create traffic and slowing down the system.
  5. describes a social engineering act of obtaining someone else's personal information without their consent.

10 Clues: Designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent. • causes your computer to download or display malicious adverts or pop-ups • replicate itself in order to create traffic and slowing down the system. • manipulation of people into performing actions or give up confidential information. • ...

Cybersecurity 2022-11-18

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the protection of internet-connected systems such as hardware, software and data from cyberthreats
  2. engineering the term used for a broad range of malicious activities accomplished through human interactions.
  3. testing an authorized simulated attack performed on a computer system to evaluate its security
  4. category of malicious cyber-attacks that hackers or cybercriminals employ
  5. information such as facts and numbers used to analyze something or make decisions
  6. network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an organization's previously established security policies
Down
  1. the measurement and statistical analysis of people's unique physical and behavioral characteristics
  2. when attackers send malicious emails designed to trick people into falling for a scam
  3. allow users to keep their software programs updated without having to check for and install available updates manually
  4. software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning

10 Clues: software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning • category of malicious cyber-attacks that hackers or cybercriminals employ • information such as facts and numbers used to analyze something or make decisions • when attackers send malicious emails designed to trick people into falling for a scam • ...

CyberSecurity 2023-01-05

CyberSecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Should be constructed of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters
  2. A flawed or weakness in computer system that could be exploited to violate the system's security.
  3. Harmful computer programs such as viruses, worms, and trojans used by hackers to gain access to your computer and cause destruction.
  4. Hardware or software designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network.
  5. Unauthorized access to a network, information systems, or application.
Down
  1. Verifying identity
  2. Fraudulent email purportedly from a reputable company attempting to get a personal information.
  3. Widely used in-home network technology that allows for wireless connection in interfacing with the internet.
  4. The address of a webpage. Check the validity of it before clicking on it.
  5. A sequence of words or text used to control access to a computer; similar to a password.

10 Clues: Verifying identity • Unauthorized access to a network, information systems, or application. • The address of a webpage. Check the validity of it before clicking on it. • Should be constructed of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters • A sequence of words or text used to control access to a computer; similar to a password. • ...

Cybersecurity 2021-03-08

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. making a copy of original data
  2. software that causes harm to a computer
  3. a malicious computer program that is hidden in an application
  4. software that tracks the key strokes on the keyboard
  5. defrauding an online account holder of financial information by posing as a legitimate company
Down
  1. software that lets a user obtain covert information on your computer activities
  2. someone who exploits weaknesses in a computer system
  3. Software designed to detect and destroy a virus
  4. a standalone malicious computer program that replicates and spreads on a computer system
  5. software that encodes data and requires a key to decode

10 Clues: making a copy of original data • software that causes harm to a computer • Software designed to detect and destroy a virus • someone who exploits weaknesses in a computer system • software that tracks the key strokes on the keyboard • software that encodes data and requires a key to decode • a malicious computer program that is hidden in an application • ...

Cybersecurity 2021-02-12

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. data dater that has personal information such as your maiden name or your date of birth
  2. a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
  3. you use it to login to websites and files
  4. Need to be attached to a file
  5. not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others.
Down
  1. what you do without getting permission to do it first
  2. a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
  3. Opens a back door which allows more malware to be loaded
  4. Uses vulnerabilities to move into your machine.
  5. when somebody sends an email giving you false information to make you give them something

10 Clues: Need to be attached to a file • you use it to login to websites and files • Uses vulnerabilities to move into your machine. • what you do without getting permission to do it first • Opens a back door which allows more malware to be loaded • not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others. • ...

Cybersecurity 2021-02-12

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. data dater that has personal information such as your maiden name or your date of birth
  2. a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
  3. you use it to login to websites and files
  4. Need to be attached to a file
  5. not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others.
Down
  1. what you do without getting permission to do it first
  2. a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
  3. Opens a back door which allows more malware to be loaded
  4. Uses vulnerabilities to move into your machine.
  5. when somebody sends an email giving you false information to make you give them something

10 Clues: Need to be attached to a file • you use it to login to websites and files • Uses vulnerabilities to move into your machine. • what you do without getting permission to do it first • Opens a back door which allows more malware to be loaded • not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others. • ...

CYBERSECURITY 2021-10-18

CYBERSECURITY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The short form of malicious software - Malware
  2. A software that covertly monitors your online behavior
  3. A software or hardware device designed to protect your private data
  4. A tool that helps mask to location of the user to guarantee anonymity
  5. The practice of sending fraudulent communications that appear to come from a reputable source
Down
  1. HORSE A piece of malware that often allows a hacker to gain remote access to a computer through a back door
  2. A piece of malicious code that can replicate itself in order to spread the infection to other connected computers
  3. A technology that enables us to access our files through the internet remotely
  4. The process of encoding data to prevent theft by ensuring the data can only be accessed with a key
  5. An incident where a hacker gains unauthorized access to a computer or device

10 Clues: The short form of malicious software - Malware • A software that covertly monitors your online behavior • A software or hardware device designed to protect your private data • A tool that helps mask to location of the user to guarantee anonymity • An incident where a hacker gains unauthorized access to a computer or device • ...

cybersecurity 2023-04-02

cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. worm A type of malware that spreads itself by copying itself to other computers on the same network (9 letters): _________ worm
  2. Malicious software that is designed to gain access to a computer system without the user's consent (7 letters): ________
  3. A technique used to trick users into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers (9 letters): _________ing
  4. A type of attack that involves intercepting and altering communication between two parties (10 letters): _________-in-the-middle attack
  5. of Service A type of attack that attempts to make a computer or network resource unavailable to its intended users (8 letters): _________ of Service
Down
  1. exploit A type of attack that targets vulnerabilities in software or hardware to gain unauthorized access (8 letters): _________ exploit
  2. force A type of attack that involves guessing a password by trying many different combinations (9 letters): _________ force attack
  3. The process of converting data into an unreadable format to prevent unauthorized access (8 letters): _________tion
  4. A security protocol used to encrypt internet traffic (4 letters): ______
  5. A type of authentication that uses physical characteristics, such as fingerprints or facial

10 Clues: A security protocol used to encrypt internet traffic (4 letters): ______ • A type of authentication that uses physical characteristics, such as fingerprints or facial • The process of converting data into an unreadable format to prevent unauthorized access (8 letters): _________tion • ...

Cybersecurity 2023-08-23

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A string of characters that allows access to a computer system or service.
  2. Before an application goes live, it needs to go through a security ___.
  3. Process of updating to address security vulnerabilities.
  4. If a cyber attack is suspected, it should be reported to the ___ response team.
  5. SIEM tool from IBM.
Down
  1. A type of social engineering attack involving communication that pretends to be legitimate.
  2. We are all cyber ___.
  3. Used in cryptography to prove authenticity of a device, server, or user.
  4. FIM checks OS, database, and application software files to uncover tampering. What is the I in FIM?
  5. Linux distro used for ethical hacking.

10 Clues: SIEM tool from IBM. • We are all cyber ___. • Linux distro used for ethical hacking. • Process of updating to address security vulnerabilities. • Before an application goes live, it needs to go through a security ___. • Used in cryptography to prove authenticity of a device, server, or user. • ...

Cybersecurity 2023-11-24

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. when your data is confidential, available and keeps it's integrity
  2. a special way of decrypting a cipher such as pigpen, morse code, or caesar
  3. internet of things
  4. hacker that does bad
  5. words or text that needs a key to decode
  6. hacker that does good but without permission
Down
  1. hiding a file or text in a picture
  2. hacking people without code
  3. authentication that is something you are, know or have
  4. hacker that does good

10 Clues: internet of things • hacker that does bad • hacker that does good • hacking people without code • hiding a file or text in a picture • words or text that needs a key to decode • hacker that does good but without permission • authentication that is something you are, know or have • when your data is confidential, available and keeps it's integrity • ...

Cybersecurity 2024-03-20

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A scam where a hacker poses as a legitimate business or organization in order to fool the victim into giving them sensitive personal information
  2. shield users against viruses, spyware, trojans, and worms that can damage computer hardware through email or web browsing.
  3. a network security device that monitors traffic to or from your network.
  4. Coding used to protect your information from hackers.
Down
  1. A hacker who is invited to test out computer systems and servers, looking for vulnerabilities "hacker ____ __ "
  2. The process of identifying a user’s identity
  3. malicious attempt to disrupt normal traffic to a web property.
  4. Malware that can reproduce itself for the purposes of spreading itself to other computers in the network
  5. a method of connecting a series of computers and devices in a private encrypted network,
  6. A piece of audio or video that has been altered and changed to make it seem authentic or credible.

10 Clues: The process of identifying a user’s identity • Coding used to protect your information from hackers. • malicious attempt to disrupt normal traffic to a web property. • a network security device that monitors traffic to or from your network. • a method of connecting a series of computers and devices in a private encrypted network, • ...

Cybersecurity 2024-05-07

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A piece of software designed to update a computer program or its supporting data, to fix or improve it.
  2. A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
  3. A network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an organization's previously established security policies.
  4. Unauthorized access to a network, information systems, or application.
  5. A piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying dat
Down
  1. The process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
  2. The process of recognizing a user's identity to ensure that individuals are who they claim to be.
  3. A type of surveillance software that has the capability to record every keystroke made on a computer.
  4. Fraudulent phone calls or voice messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to trick individuals into revealing personnel information.
  5. A service that allows you to connect to the internet via a server run by a provider, creating a secure connection.

10 Clues: Unauthorized access to a network, information systems, or application. • The process of recognizing a user's identity to ensure that individuals are who they claim to be. • The process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access. • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-02-16

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A cybersecurity measure that verifies identity using something you know and something you have.
  2. A cybersecurity practice that scrambles data to protect it.
  3. A fake website designed to steal login credentials.
  4. A type of cyberattack that floods a server with traffic to take it down.
  5. A type of virus that disguises itself as a legitimate program.
Down
  1. The process of confirming that a user is who they claim to be.
  2. A program that secretly records what a user types to steal passwords.
  3. A type of attack where hackers encrypt files and demand payment.
  4. A malicious software that spreads without user action.
  5. Tricking someone into revealing personal information through fake emails.

10 Clues: A fake website designed to steal login credentials. • A malicious software that spreads without user action. • A cybersecurity practice that scrambles data to protect it. • The process of confirming that a user is who they claim to be. • A type of virus that disguises itself as a legitimate program. • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-04-08

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to decide the quality or importance of something
  2. a residence that uses internet-connected devices
  3. the chance that something will happen
  4. the activity of getting into someone else's computer system without permission
Down
  1. the quality of being vulnerable
  2. a detailed plan for achieving success in situations
  3. a member of a group of people who move from one place to another
  4. a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen
  5. a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations
  6. the possibility of something bad happening

10 Clues: the quality of being vulnerable • the chance that something will happen • the possibility of something bad happening • to decide the quality or importance of something • a residence that uses internet-connected devices • a detailed plan for achieving success in situations • a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen • ...

Cybersecurity 2024-09-16

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity
  2. Malware that locks or encrypts data, demanding payment for its release
  3. A person who gains unauthorized access to systems or networks
  4. Process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access
Down
  1. A secret word or phrase used to authenticate access to data or systems
  2. Software that secretly monitors user activity and collects information
  3. Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or disable computers
  4. A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
  5. Software used to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software
  6. A secure network connection that allows users to send and receive data as if they were on a private network

10 Clues: A person who gains unauthorized access to systems or networks • Software used to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software • Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or disable computers • Process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access • A secret word or phrase used to authenticate access to data or systems • ...

cybersecurity 2025-11-17

cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. :malware that intervenes with the aim of harming the computer user
  2. : security method based on identity and access management which requires two forms of identification to access resources and data.
  3. : essential network devices that operate at the data link layer of the OSI model
  4. : a person who is looking for ways to bypass software and hardware protections
  5. : a kind of binder in which we store various files.
  6. : Set of remote servers offering services accessible via the Internet.
Down
  1. : a type of operating system commonly used on computers and laptops
  2. : method used in cryptanalysis to find a password or a key
  3. : an attack that takes advantage of a security vulnerability for which no patch has been implemented
  4. : Software capable of detecting and eliminating computer viruses.

10 Clues: : a kind of binder in which we store various files. • : method used in cryptanalysis to find a password or a key • : Software capable of detecting and eliminating computer viruses. • :malware that intervenes with the aim of harming the computer user • : a type of operating system commonly used on computers and laptops • ...

IT Cybersecurity 2023-03-29

IT Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Wireless network that requires no authentication.
  2. A method that allows the frequency of the wireless network to be fine-tuned. Each channel is approximately 20 MHz wide.
  3. Wireless communication technology that allows two devices to connect to each other over a short distance.
  4. Combines multiple channels—or lanes—to increase the amount of traffic that a modem's highway can comfortably support.
  5. A communication method that uses radio waves to transmit data from small circuit boards called RFID tags to special scanners.
  6. Wireless authentication method that allows for automatic connection between a device and the wireless access point.
  7. The wireless access point provides access to a wireless network.
  8. An enhancement to MIMO that allows the antennae on the access point to divide streams between multiple devices.
  9. A communication method that allows two-way communication between two devices within a few centimeters of each other.
  10. Wireless authentication method that uses a passphrase to authenticate users.
  11. A method that combines channels into one to increase bandwidth.
Down
  1. Encryption protocol used on most wireless networks today. Versions 2 and 3 are the latest versions in use.
  2. Authentication method that forces a user to agree to terms or pay a fee before accessing the wireless network.
  3. An enhancement that allows multiple antennas to use the same radio frequency.
  4. The expected number of times an event will occur in a given time frame.
  5. Conceals the data's original meaning to prevent it from being known or used.
  6. An Ethernet cable provides the connection between a device connected to the network port and the switch.
  7. The interface between a computer's hardware and software.

18 Clues: Wireless network that requires no authentication. • The interface between a computer's hardware and software. • A method that combines channels into one to increase bandwidth. • The wireless access point provides access to a wireless network. • The expected number of times an event will occur in a given time frame. • ...

cybersecurity Crossword 2025-10-14

cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. acts as a security camera which watches for any suspicious activity
  2. ensuring data is accurate, complete, and secure
  3. storing data on a device not connected to a network
  4. used to detect, prevent, and remove any malicious software
  5. transmits data as pulses of light
  6. the proccess of proving your identity and ensuring authorization
  7. a security system which acts as a barrier between private and external ones and monitors incoming and outgoing traffic
Down
  1. ensuring timely access to information
  2. two step process to verifying identity
  3. relies on physical connections, which makes it difficult to hack
  4. ensures that someone can't unsend anything or deny any action online
  5. to reduce the potential harm of a threat
  6. tool which monitora network traffic and blocks off any sort of malicious activity
  7. stands for confidentiality, integrity, and availability and also means keeping data secret and secure
  8. ways to verify a user's identity
  9. the possibility of an unfortunate event occuring
  10. keeping data private and accessible only to those who are authorized

17 Clues: ways to verify a user's identity • transmits data as pulses of light • ensuring timely access to information • two step process to verifying identity • to reduce the potential harm of a threat • ensuring data is accurate, complete, and secure • the possibility of an unfortunate event occuring • storing data on a device not connected to a network • ...

Internal Audit Holiday Fun 2023-12-14

Internal Audit Holiday Fun crossword puzzle
Across
  1. TEST
  2. UNLOCK
  3. SWEET
  4. TECH SAFETY
  5. CHEAT
  6. CHEAT
  7. WENDY'S TREAT
Down
  1. PROCESS SAFETY MEASURES
  2. MEAN ONE
  3. PROBABILITY
  4. JOLLY
  5. APPROVAL
  6. RED NOSE

13 Clues: TEST • JOLLY • SWEET • CHEAT • CHEAT • UNLOCK • MEAN ONE • APPROVAL • RED NOSE • PROBABILITY • TECH SAFETY • WENDY'S TREAT • PROCESS SAFETY MEASURES

Risk Awareness Month 2024 2024-05-14

Risk Awareness Month 2024 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. _________ can make a difference [Word found in EDM on CRO's message]
  2. _________ effort of every level [Word found in EDM on risk governance framework]
  3. Stay alert on possible _________ attempts [Word found in EDM on cybersecurity risks]
  4. We are not immune to _________ risks [Word found in EDM on cybersecurity risks]
  5. _________ form the 1st line of defence in our risk governance framework [Word found in EDM on risk governance framework]
  6. _________ into Critical Installations [Word found in EDM on operational risks]
Down
  1. Risk_________ Month [Word found in EDM on CRO's message]
  2. Flooding at expressways and major _________ [Word found in EDM on operational risks]
  3. Good _________ marksmanship [Word found in EDM on financial and strategic risk]
  4. Use water _________ appliances and fittings [Word found in EDM on financial and strategic risk]

10 Clues: Risk_________ Month [Word found in EDM on CRO's message] • _________ can make a difference [Word found in EDM on CRO's message] • _________ into Critical Installations [Word found in EDM on operational risks] • Good _________ marksmanship [Word found in EDM on financial and strategic risk] • ...

all about me 2025-04-24

all about me crossword puzzle
Across
  1. dog -1
  2. avalons weight
  3. second favorite color
  4. 4th period
  5. dog 2
  6. cat 1
  7. 1st period
  8. 3rd period
  9. ashers weight
  10. favorite taylor swift song
  11. 6th period
Down
  1. 2nd period
  2. favorite number
  3. ashers favorite snack
  4. dog 2
  5. favorite lizzo song
  6. favorite sport
  7. 5th period
  8. venus' weight
  9. dog 1
  10. favorite color
  11. 7th period
  12. 8th period

23 Clues: dog 2 • dog 2 • cat 1 • dog 1 • dog -1 • 2nd period • 4th period • 1st period • 3rd period • 5th period • 7th period • 8th period • 6th period • ashers weight • venus' weight • avalons weight • favorite sport • favorite color • favorite number • favorite lizzo song • second favorite color • ashers favorite snack • favorite taylor swift song

What is Cyber Security: Vocabulary Review 2024-09-04

What is Cyber Security: Vocabulary Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the practice of isolating resources and controlling access to them through APIs or strict interfaces
  2. a design technique that separates the functionality of a program into independent, interchangeable components.
  3. the process of breaking down complex cybersecurity models into abstract components to simplify and clearly define their security roles.
  4. the practice of protecting data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration
  5. the protection of data from unauthorized modification or deletion.
  6. a cybersecurity technique that protects processes from each other on an operating system.
  7. a design principle that emphasizes the importance of simplicity in cyber security systems and logics
  8. the practice of concealing information within other data, structures, or media to prevent unauthorized access.
  9. the principle of granting users only the minimum level of access or permissions necessary to perform their job functions
  10. the practice of collecting, processing, and storing only the minimum amount of data needed to complete a specific task.
Down
  1. creating secondary safety nets that bolster network security and mitigate single points of failure throughout the network.
  2. the ability to reliably access and use information in a timely manner.
  3. a cybersecurity strategy that uses multiple layers of security measures to protect an organization's assets.
  4. a process that separates data, processes, and administrative tasks into logical groupings, or domains.
  5. the practice of reducing unnecessary complexity and focusing on what's essential
  6. a way of looking at the world from the perspective of a hacker

16 Clues: a way of looking at the world from the perspective of a hacker • the protection of data from unauthorized modification or deletion. • the ability to reliably access and use information in a timely manner. • the practice of reducing unnecessary complexity and focusing on what's essential • ...

Procedure Name Crossword 2026-01-22

Procedure Name Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. QP3-03-1
  2. SP3-04
  3. PMP3-01
  4. IT3-01-2
  5. AP3-05
Down
  1. AP3-07
  2. HR3-05
  3. AP3-03
  4. SP3-05
  5. EP3-04
  6. RP3-01
  7. EP3-02
  8. QP3-11
  9. HR3-01

14 Clues: AP3-07 • HR3-05 • AP3-03 • SP3-05 • SP3-04 • EP3-04 • RP3-01 • EP3-02 • QP3-11 • HR3-01 • AP3-05 • PMP3-01 • QP3-03-1 • IT3-01-2

CCST Cyber Review Crossword 2026-05-04

CCST Cyber Review Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A keylogger is a type of spyware or hardware device that silently records every keystroke
  2. a type of malicious Trojan
  3. a type of malicious software
  4. the state of being exposed to physical, emotional, or systemic harm, characterized by susceptibility to risks, uncertainty, and emotional exposure
  5. a highly targeted form of phishing
  6. a foundational cryptographic protocol used to securely establish a shared secret key over an insecure public channel
  7. unsolicited, bulk messages used to deliver malware
  8. an expression, action, or condition indicating an intention to harm
  9. a retired, legacy symmetric-key block cipher that encrypts 64-bit blocks of data using a 56-bit key through 16 rounds of Feistel structure.
  10. a highly targeted cyberattack where threat actors send personalized
  11. malicious software (malware) that encrypts a victim’s data or locks them out of systems,
  12. the possibility of loss, injury, or adverse impact resulting from uncertainty
  13. a social engineering cyberattack that uses fraudulent communications
  14. a symmetric-key block cipher that applies the Data Encryption Standard (DES) algorithm three times to each 64-bit data block.
  15. A logic bomb is a piece of malicious code
Down
  1. a covert method of bypassing normal authentication to secure remote
  2. a type of harmful software
  3. a method, tool, or code snippet used by cybercriminals to take advantage of security vulnerabilities in software
  4. a social engineering cyberattack that uses fraudulent communications
  5. unauthorized access technique where an attacker, either physically or digitally, follows an authorized user into a secure area
  6. A rootkit is a sophisticated type of malicious software designed to provide unauthorized, persistent, and hidden administrative-level (root) access to a computer
  7. authorized cybersecurity professionals who use hacking techniques to identify and patch security vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications.
  8. is a cyberattack that injects malicious code into legitimate online advertising networks.
  9. provides identity-first cybersecurity solutions, specializing in phishing-resistant MFA, passwordless authentication,
  10. a process of strengthening systems
  11. a cyberattack using telephone calls to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information
  12. a Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) used in cybersecurity for digital signatures
  13. involves securing interconnected devices—from smart home gadgets to industrial sensors—that exchange data over the internet.
  14. a symmetric block cipher algorithm widely adopted in cybersecurity to protect sensitive data.
  15. a standalone, self-replicating malware that spreads automatically across networks

30 Clues: a type of harmful software • a type of malicious Trojan • a type of malicious software • a highly targeted form of phishing • a process of strengthening systems • A logic bomb is a piece of malicious code • unsolicited, bulk messages used to deliver malware • a covert method of bypassing normal authentication to secure remote • ...

Safe and Secure #1 2026-09-22

Safe and Secure #1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Authentication method that requires more than one item of proof
  2. Be suspicious of a ______ in your office
  3. Doing many things at once, which increases the risk of clicking on something bad!
  4. Small, hairy-footed humanoid that did not use the Internet
  5. "Better safe than ______"
  6. A secret set of text characters used to grant access
  7. A brand of laptop computer
Down
  1. Microsoft security software
  2. The process of updating an OS or application to a newer version
  3. Where to put valuables in your car
  4. Cybersecurity awareness month
  5. An email scheme to trick you into clicking on an unsafe link
  6. A zone in the network that is exposed to the public Internet
  7. Payment to an extortionist to release something taken from you
  8. We face 100,000+ cybersecurity ______ every day
  9. _____ accounts are bad; use an account for only one purpose
  10. The color of the box used to indicate external email

17 Clues: "Better safe than ______" • A brand of laptop computer • Microsoft security software • Cybersecurity awareness month • Where to put valuables in your car • Be suspicious of a ______ in your office • We face 100,000+ cybersecurity ______ every day • The color of the box used to indicate external email • A secret set of text characters used to grant access • ...

Technology 2025-01-08

Technology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. software
  2. to erase
  3. email address
  4. to surf the web
  5. digital digital era
  6. cellphone
  7. computer science
  8. the influences of technology
Down
  1. text message
  2. cybersecurity
  3. to save
  4. AI
  5. social media
  6. transmit

14 Clues: AI • to save • software • to erase • transmit • cellphone • text message • social media • cybersecurity • email address • to surf the web • computer science • digital digital era • the influences of technology

IEM's December Social Media Crossword Puzzle 2021-12-20

IEM's December Social Media Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. United States Space Force
  2. State Association of Counties Annual Meeting
  3. IEMer who moderated a discussion on wildfire resilience & prevention at #NDRC21 (last name)
  4. Follow Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s ______ best practices
  5. IEM’s innovative GIS ______
  6. IEMer who moderated the panel, Best Practice Programs at the State Level (last name)
  7. FEMA’s interactive Program Planning Toolkit
  8. FEMA’s 2022-2026 ____ ____
  9. Our thoughts are with the communities in Kentucky and the Midwest impacted by
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  1. AshBritt-IEM Health had the pleasure of meeting First Lady _____
  2. The IEM family would like to wish you and yours
  3. New FEMA Deputy Administrator (last name)
  4. Have you gotten you flu _____?
  5. It’s time to get into the holiday spirit by breaking out your…
  6. New COVID-19 variant

15 Clues: New COVID-19 variant • United States Space Force • FEMA’s 2022-2026 ____ ____ • IEM’s innovative GIS ______ • Have you gotten you flu _____? • New FEMA Deputy Administrator (last name) • FEMA’s interactive Program Planning Toolkit • State Association of Counties Annual Meeting • The IEM family would like to wish you and yours • ...

IEM July SM Crossword 2022-07-26

IEM July SM Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Each year, over 500,000 ____ are affected by house fires.
  2. ________ is creating a common baseline for cybersecurity performance goals in critical infrastructure.
  3. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration released a _______ Community Guide Tool for community planners and decision makers.
  4. On July 17th is also known as what?
Down
  1. People who regularly have ____ interactions with others tend to live longer, boost their mood, and have a sense of purpose.
  2. The US Postal Service processes and delivers 425.3 ______ pieces of mail each day.
  3. NIST is updating its _____ Framework (CSF) to keep pace with the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
  4. The ___ app provides access to weather alerts, disaster resources and preparedness tips.
  5. ______ bring the risk of fires, injuries, and death.
  6. July 25th is National Hire a _____ day.

10 Clues: On July 17th is also known as what? • July 25th is National Hire a _____ day. • ______ bring the risk of fires, injuries, and death. • Each year, over 500,000 ____ are affected by house fires. • The US Postal Service processes and delivers 425.3 ______ pieces of mail each day. • ...

Crossword 2025-05-13

Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. kiristysohjelma
  2. haavoittuvuus
  3. henkilöllisyysvarkaus
Down
  1. vaarantunut
  2. hakkerointi
  3. kyberturvallisuus
  4. tietomurto
  5. kiristys
  6. tietueet
  7. tiedot

10 Clues: tiedot • kiristys • tietueet • tietomurto • vaarantunut • hakkerointi • haavoittuvuus • kiristysohjelma • kyberturvallisuus • henkilöllisyysvarkaus

The Need for a Stronger Indian Cyber Law: Lessons from Global Cybersecurity Frameworks 2025-04-07

The Need for a Stronger Indian Cyber Law: Lessons from Global Cybersecurity Frameworks crossword puzzle
Across
  1. China mandates data ___ for sectors like finance and telecom
  2. China's national priority in its 2017 Cybersecurity Law
  3. CCPA's core feature: consumers can ___ of data sales
  4. IT Act clause on compensation for negligent data handling
  5. India's primary cybersecurity law (enacted in 2000)
  6. GDPR fines can hit 4% of global ___ (hint: revenue)
  7. Indian ID system hit by major 2018 data breach
  8. Urgent need for India's outdated IT Act
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  1. GDPR's "___ by Design" mandates proactive data protection
  2. Attack type that crippled AIIMS in 2023
  3. GDPR right allowing users to delete personal data
  4. California law allowing consumers to sue over data breaches
  5. Landmark EU regulation with "Right to be Forgotten"
  6. GDPR-required role: Data Protection ___

14 Clues: Attack type that crippled AIIMS in 2023 • GDPR-required role: Data Protection ___ • Urgent need for India's outdated IT Act • Indian ID system hit by major 2018 data breach • GDPR right allowing users to delete personal data • Landmark EU regulation with "Right to be Forgotten" • India's primary cybersecurity law (enacted in 2000) • ...

Cybersecurity Vocabulary 2023-01-25

Cybersecurity Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A bug where user input is passed as the format argument to printf
  2. This is when an application reveals sensitive data
  3. determines strength and validity of passwords.
  4. A secret entry point into a program.
  5. can undermine the controls that secure the data of millions
  6. The result of a mismatch between arithmetic and mathematical arithmetic
  7. The web server account is incorrectly given access to the system files
  8. Is the manipulation of people to divulge information or performing actions.
Down
  1. Somebody who gains illegal access to a phones system.
  2. An attempt to crack a password by using every combination of letters and digits until a password is cracked.
  3. bypassing standard authentication or encryption in a computer.
  4. Mother Nature's actions
  5. A trapdoor in software that allows easy maintenance
  6. A subset of the Trojan horse malware.
  7. A system used to gain authentications by cracking a password hash.
  8. when a hacker exploits the vulnerability before its fixed.

16 Clues: Mother Nature's actions • A secret entry point into a program. • A subset of the Trojan horse malware. • determines strength and validity of passwords. • This is when an application reveals sensitive data • A trapdoor in software that allows easy maintenance • Somebody who gains illegal access to a phones system. • ...

CyberSecurity Crossword 2023-08-07

CyberSecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Harmful computer programs such as viruses, worms, and trojans used by hackers to gain access to your computer and cause destruction
  2. Should be constructed of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters
  3. verifying identity
  4. a type of software that is designed to display advertisements on a user's computer or device.
  5. a type of software or hardware device that is designed to capture and record keystrokes made on a computer or other device
  6. The “I” in the C-I-A Triad; protection from unauthorized changes
  7. The “A” in the C-I-A Triad. It ensures authorized users have access
  8. A fraudulent email purportedly from a reputable company attempting to get personal information
Down
  1. Threatening behavior facilitated through electronic means such as texting
  2. A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid
  3. weakness in a computer system that could be exploited to violate the system’s security
  4. Software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert the user, and neutralize malicious code
  5. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. (Two words)
  6. The process of taking plain text and scrambling it into an unreadable format
  7. the act of secretly listening to or monitoring the conversations or communications of others without their knowledge or consent
  8. enables a user to connect securely from outside to their business network, even though they are not located on their office premises

16 Clues: verifying identity • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. (Two words) • The “I” in the C-I-A Triad; protection from unauthorized changes • The “A” in the C-I-A Triad. It ensures authorized users have access • Threatening behavior facilitated through electronic means such as texting • The process of taking plain text and scrambling it into an unreadable format • ...

Cybersecurity Month 2023-07-24

Cybersecurity Month crossword puzzle
Across
  1. (Hint: Make a copy of your important files for safety)
  2. (Hint: Your data is well-protected and out of harm's way)
  3. (Hint: Being informed and cautious about online risks)
  4. (Hint: Keep your personal information confidential)
  5. (Hint: A secret code you create to protect your accounts)
  6. (Hint: Ensure your online accounts and devices are protected)
  7. (Hint: Converting data into secret code to keep it safe)
Down
  1. (Hint: Relating to computers and the internet)
  2. (Hint: Regularly install software improvements for better security)
  3. (Hint: A protective barrier that keeps hackers out)
  4. (Hint: Secure your device with a digital key)
  5. (Hint: Harmful software that can damage your computer)
  6. (Hint: Tricky schemes to deceive you online)
  7. (Hint: A harmful computer program that can spread)
  8. (Hint: Only rely on reputable sources and websites)
  9. (Hint: Deceptive emails or messages trying to steal your info)

16 Clues: (Hint: Tricky schemes to deceive you online) • (Hint: Secure your device with a digital key) • (Hint: Relating to computers and the internet) • (Hint: A harmful computer program that can spread) • (Hint: A protective barrier that keeps hackers out) • (Hint: Keep your personal information confidential) • (Hint: Only rely on reputable sources and websites) • ...

Cybersecurity Vocab 2021-09-28

Cybersecurity Vocab crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Secret unknown access point into a system
  2. Flaw or potential for harm
  3. Virus that infects a computer before the operating system loads
  4. Following the rules or standards that have been established
  5. Software that is embedded in hardware
  6. Computer code intentially written to cause some form of harm
  7. Using a lie or scam to obtain private information
  8. Physical token inserted into a computer's usb port
Down
  1. Measurement and analysis of a biological feature
  2. Condition of being pricate or secret
  3. Something that takes a vulnerability to a level where it can be exploited
  4. Encrypts data do user connot access it intil a fee is paid to hacker only
  5. Acions of ,alicous code
  6. Proccess by which something becomes harder it is made harder to hack
  7. State of being complete or uncorrupted
  8. Technology that thracks a users' keystokes on the keyboard

16 Clues: Acions of ,alicous code • Flaw or potential for harm • Condition of being pricate or secret • Software that is embedded in hardware • State of being complete or uncorrupted • Secret unknown access point into a system • Measurement and analysis of a biological feature • Using a lie or scam to obtain private information • Physical token inserted into a computer's usb port • ...

cybersecurity awareness 2017-09-28

cybersecurity awareness crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is a string of characters used for authenticating a user on acomputer system
  2. A small, portable flash memory card that plugs into a computer s USB port and functions as a portable hard drive.
  3. is a type of malicious software program ("malware") that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code.
  4. refers to the technologies and processes designed to protect computers, networks and data from unauthorized access, vulnerabilities and attacks delivered via the Internet by cyber criminals.
  5. A criminal act that involves malicious threats intended to cause injury to an individual to compel him or her to do an act against his or her will.
  6. a local or restricted communications network, especially a private network created using World Wide Web software.
  7. an electronic device for storing and processing data
  8. is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software
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  1. is a type of malware that is installed on a computer without the knowledge of the owner in order to collect the owner's private information
  2. is a standalone malware computerprogram that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers. Often, it uses a computer network to spread itself, relying on security failures on the targetcomputer to access it.
  3. is an attack vector that relies heavily on human interaction and often involves tricking people into breaking normal security procedures.Feb
  4. is a form of malware in which rogue software code effectively holds a user's computer hostage until a "ransom" fee is paid.
  5. The translation of data into a secret code.The most effective way to achieve data security.
  6. The global communication network that allows almost allcomputers worldwide to connect and exchange information.
  7. the quantities, characters, or symbols on which operations are performed by a computer, being stored and transmitted in the form of electrical signals and recorded on magnetic, optical, or mechanical recording media.
  8. software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems.

16 Clues: an electronic device for storing and processing data • is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software • is a string of characters used for authenticating a user on acomputer system • software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems. • ...

Cybersecurity Crossword 2022-09-07

Cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. umbrella term for malicious software
  2. a software tool used to take advantage of a software or hardware vulnerabilities
  3. self replicating malware that does not require human interaction
  4. software that lets you browse the internet
  5. small files that track browser usage and preferences
  6. email based scamming
  7. software that scans a device to detect threats
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  1. day of the week most vendors release patches
  2. malware that encrypts files and demands payment
  3. software that secretly captures info as it is typed
  4. text message based scamming
  5. another word for a software update
  6. copy of computer data for data loss prevention
  7. phone based scamming
  8. any kind of unwanted, unsolicited digital communication
  9. filters unwanted traffic on a network

16 Clues: phone based scamming • email based scamming • text message based scamming • another word for a software update • umbrella term for malicious software • filters unwanted traffic on a network • software that lets you browse the internet • day of the week most vendors release patches • copy of computer data for data loss prevention • ...

Cybersecurity Puzzle 2025-09-26

Cybersecurity Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Incidents where confidential information is stolen, leaked, or disclosed are known as what?
  2. A strong culture equals strong _____.
  3. This security feature requires at least two forms of authentication.
  4. The concept of human firewalls is built on this critical aspect of security.
  5. Attackers using manipulative techniques to scam people is known as what?
  6. Organizational ____ are designed to keep people, data, and devices safe.
  7. What is one of the leading causes of security incidents?
Down
  1. This type of fraud occurs when a scammer uses stolen information to open credit cards in the victim’s name.
  2. What is the top attack method for cybercriminals?
  3. This type of malware encrypts data to prevent access to valuable resources.
  4. The umbrella term covering any form of malicious code that alters the functionality of computers and smart devices.
  5. In recent years, attackers have embraced the convenience of these.
  6. While online threats get the most attention in the world of security, these threats pose just as much risk.
  7. People are the last line of ____.
  8. It is imperative to ensure accounts are protected with these.
  9. If you encounter a phishing attack, what should you do immediately?

16 Clues: People are the last line of ____. • A strong culture equals strong _____. • What is the top attack method for cybercriminals? • What is one of the leading causes of security incidents? • It is imperative to ensure accounts are protected with these. • In recent years, attackers have embraced the convenience of these. • ...