cybersecurity Crossword Puzzles

IT-bezogene Gegenstücke 2025-01-30

IT-bezogene Gegenstücke crossword puzzle
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  1. biometric authentication, similar to how unique fingerprints identify individuals
  2. in cybersecurity, unauthorized listening, similar to an ear picking up private conversations
  3. network - main connectivity infrastructure, like the spine supporting the body’s structure
  4. temporary storage to process data faster, like short-term memory for quick recall
  5. directs traffic, like veins carrying blood to different parts of the body
  6. tracking used in UX/UI analysis, akin to vision guiding movement and interaction
  7. a point of congestion in systems, comparable to a narrowed artery restricting blood flow
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  1. keeps the system standing and running, similar to a healthy body maintaining vitality
  2. for voice input and communication, like vocal cords enabling speech
  3. an exchange of standardized signals between devices in a computer network, like the mutual recognition of two individuals before a conversation
  4. a sequence of execution, like muscle fibers working together for coordinated action
  5. protective barrier, like skin in cybersecurity defending against external threats
  6. signal used in networking to check system status, like a pulse monitoring health
  7. stores session info, like taste memory helping us remember flavors
  8. rules for communication, like language facilitating understanding in conversations

15 Clues: stores session info, like taste memory helping us remember flavors • for voice input and communication, like vocal cords enabling speech • directs traffic, like veins carrying blood to different parts of the body • signal used in networking to check system status, like a pulse monitoring health • ...

CYBERSECURITY 2021-11-08

CYBERSECURITY crossword puzzle
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  1. Hastag for 2021 Q4 Manila Thanksgiving Town Hall
  2. DE&I Champion for Philippines and Bulgaria
  3. Vaccine brand used in the IM PH Vaccination Program
  4. Where to get a digital copy of your Covid-19 Vaccination certificate
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  1. Helps in centralizing reports and dashboards in one location
  2. FAME 2021 Edition
  3. 2021 IM PH Virtual Year End Party

7 Clues: FAME 2021 Edition • 2021 IM PH Virtual Year End Party • DE&I Champion for Philippines and Bulgaria • Hastag for 2021 Q4 Manila Thanksgiving Town Hall • Vaccine brand used in the IM PH Vaccination Program • Helps in centralizing reports and dashboards in one location • Where to get a digital copy of your Covid-19 Vaccination certificate

Cybersecurity 2024-03-13

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. Online service that allows users to connect remotely to another network.
  2. Servers that are accessed over the Internet, and databases that run on those servers.
  3. The process of proving the claimed identity of an individual user.
  4. Software or application that displays advertisements on your computer
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  1. Various of malicious software that damages your computer.
  2. Software used by hackers to spy on you and your computer activities.
  3. A network of computers used to carry out cyberattacks on other systems.

7 Clues: Various of malicious software that damages your computer. • The process of proving the claimed identity of an individual user. • Software used by hackers to spy on you and your computer activities. • Software or application that displays advertisements on your computer • A network of computers used to carry out cyberattacks on other systems. • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-03-08

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. Software that monitors for malware
  2. Scam emails that trick users
  3. Harmful software that damages computers
  4. Facial recognition to access phone
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  1. machines learning and thinking
  2. Access granted to perform actions
  3. Malware locks files for money

7 Clues: Scam emails that trick users • Malware locks files for money • machines learning and thinking • Access granted to perform actions • Software that monitors for malware • Facial recognition to access phone • Harmful software that damages computers

Cybersecurity 2025-12-02

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. A security incident where sensitive, confidential, or personal information is accessed, stolen, or disclosed without authorization.
  2. Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
  3. The practice of protecting your digital world from cyber threats.
  4. Hackers send fake emails pretending to be a trusted source (like your bank), hoping you’ll click on a link or give them your personal info.
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  1. Stops unwanted traffic (like hackers) from getting into your system.
  2. A type of malicious software (malware) that encrypts a victim's files or locks their computer system, preventing them from accessing their data.
  3. Scrambles your sensitive data so that even if someone intercepts it, they can’t read it without the key to unlock it.

7 Clues: The practice of protecting your digital world from cyber threats. • Stops unwanted traffic (like hackers) from getting into your system. • Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems. • Scrambles your sensitive data so that even if someone intercepts it, they can’t read it without the key to unlock it. • ...

Coursework Crossword 2024-08-21

Coursework Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Think, MTI Alumni
  2. Richard Rumelt
  3. The rep from Green Peace has a question
  4. Reframe
  5. What? Like its hard?
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  1. Ethics or bust!
  2. Pitchercize
  3. What is today's costume?
  4. More money than God
  5. Money! Money! Money!

10 Clues: Reframe • Pitchercize • Richard Rumelt • Ethics or bust! • Think, MTI Alumni • More money than God • Money! Money! Money! • What? Like its hard? • What is today's costume? • The rep from Green Peace has a question

GoCIT Famous People in Cybersecurity 2025-04-10

GoCIT Famous People in Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. The 'S' in RSA encryption and co-inventor of Shamir's Secret Sharing.
  2. The 'A' in RSA encryption; cryptography pioneer.
  3. Former Chief Security Officer at Facebook and vocal advocate for digital privacy.
  4. Pioneer of public key cryptography and co-creator of the Diffie-Hellman algorithm.
  5. The 'R' in RSA encryption; helped develop one of the most widely used encryption algorithms.
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  1. Discovered a major DNS vulnerability in 2008 that shook the internet.
  2. Real name of Mudge, testified to Congress about cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
  3. Cryptographer and author of "Applied Cryptography"; widely known security expert.
  4. Father of modern computing; his work laid the groundwork for cryptography and codebreaking.
  5. Once the world's most wanted hacker, later became a cybersecurity consultant.

10 Clues: The 'A' in RSA encryption; cryptography pioneer. • Discovered a major DNS vulnerability in 2008 that shook the internet. • The 'S' in RSA encryption and co-inventor of Shamir's Secret Sharing. • Once the world's most wanted hacker, later became a cybersecurity consultant. • Real name of Mudge, testified to Congress about cybersecurity vulnerabilities. • ...

Cybersecurity 2022-11-24

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. is a person skilled in information technology who uses their technical knowledge to achieve a goal or overcome an obstacle
  2. software to defend the computer
  3. is a method of exchanging messages ("mail") between people using electronic devices.
  4. protection of computer systems and networks
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  1. data .....
  2. any software intentionally designed to cause disruption to a computer, server, client, or computer network
  3. synonym for nasty

7 Clues: data ..... • synonym for nasty • software to defend the computer • protection of computer systems and networks • is a method of exchanging messages ("mail") between people using electronic devices. • any software intentionally designed to cause disruption to a computer, server, client, or computer network • ...

Cybersecurity 2024-03-09

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. Weakness that can be exploited
  2. Verifies user or system identity.
  3. Scrambles data securely.
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  1. Network security system that controls traffic.
  2. Protects systems from attacks.
  3. Fraudulent emails to steal information.
  4. Malicious software that disrupts.

7 Clues: Scrambles data securely. • Protects systems from attacks. • Weakness that can be exploited • Verifies user or system identity. • Malicious software that disrupts. • Fraudulent emails to steal information. • Network security system that controls traffic.

Cybersecurity 2024-07-05

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. Threatens to publish or blocks access to data or a computer system
  2. Short for malicious software
  3. The practice of tricking Internet users through the use of deceptive email messages or websites
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  1. A network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and decides whether to allow or block specific traffic based on a defined set of security rules
  2. A malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service or network by overwhelming the target or its surrounding infrastructure with a flood of Internet traffic.
  3. A type of malicious software, or malware, that spreads between computers and causes damage to data and software.
  4. A way of scrambling data so that only authorized parties can understand the information.

7 Clues: Short for malicious software • Threatens to publish or blocks access to data or a computer system • A way of scrambling data so that only authorized parties can understand the information. • The practice of tricking Internet users through the use of deceptive email messages or websites • ...

CyberSecurity 2023-02-05

CyberSecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. Spread through a network and use system resources for example to slow the network speed down.
  2. Malicious form of self-replicating software that can spread quickly on a computer network.
  3. Infects a computer and causes it to download or display malicious adverts or pop-ups when the victim is online.
  4. Unwanted software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer.
  5. A piece of software that appears to perform a useful function (such as a game) but unbeknown to the user it also performs malicious actions. Name derives from the story of the Horse.
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  1. Locks a computer, encrypts files, and therefore prevents the user from being able to access the data.
  2. Malicious software is software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent.

7 Clues: Malicious form of self-replicating software that can spread quickly on a computer network. • Spread through a network and use system resources for example to slow the network speed down. • Unwanted software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer. • ...

CYBERSECURITY 2022-03-01

CYBERSECURITY crossword puzzle
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  1. transforming plaintext or cleartext into ciphertext
  2. Planning and maintaining organization safe in cyberspace
  3. used to prove one's identity, or authorize access to a resource
  4. malicious or ethical person who has knowledge and skill in analyzing program code or a computer system
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  1. practice of sending fraudulent messages that appear to come from a reputable source
  2. attaches itself with host file and replicates
  3. unwanted or unsolicited communications typically received via e-mail

7 Clues: attaches itself with host file and replicates • transforming plaintext or cleartext into ciphertext • Planning and maintaining organization safe in cyberspace • used to prove one's identity, or authorize access to a resource • unwanted or unsolicited communications typically received via e-mail • ...

Cybersecurity 2024-02-15

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. A technique used to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information
  2. The process of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from theft or damage
  3. A type of attack that floods a system or network with excessive traffic, causing it to become unavailable
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  1. The practice of verifying the identity of a user or system before granting access
  2. A program or device used to detect and prevent unauthorized access to a computer or network
  3. A secret code used to gain access to a computer system, network, or account
  4. A malicious program that self-replicates and spreads to other computers

7 Clues: A malicious program that self-replicates and spreads to other computers • A technique used to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information • A secret code used to gain access to a computer system, network, or account • The practice of verifying the identity of a user or system before granting access • ...

Cybersecurity 2024-11-28

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. device or node that connects to a network, such as a computer, smartphone, or IoT device, often targeted in cybersecurity attacks.
  2. secret or undocumented way of gaining access to a system or network, typically used for malicious purposes or as a debugging feature.
  3. the act of making something known or the fact that is made known
  4. (Movement)cybersecurity term referring to the act of moving through a network from one system to another after gaining initial access.
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  1. modify or adapt something (e.g., a device or software) for a different, often unintended, use—frequently associated with malicious intent in cybersecurity contexts.
  2. to avoid something by going around it
  3. type of attack that makes a system, service, or network unavailable by overwhelming it with a flood of requests or traffic.

7 Clues: to avoid something by going around it • the act of making something known or the fact that is made known • type of attack that makes a system, service, or network unavailable by overwhelming it with a flood of requests or traffic. • ...

Cybersecurity 2025-07-01

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
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  1. a computer data storage on servers in off-site locations
  2. protection of networks and programs from digital attacks
  3. a type of social engineering to steal data
  4. the use of numbers
  5. an intrusive software developed by criminals
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  1. weak places in the security system
  2. an unauthorized person trying to gain access

7 Clues: the use of numbers • weak places in the security system • a type of social engineering to steal data • an unauthorized person trying to gain access • an intrusive software developed by criminals • a computer data storage on servers in off-site locations • protection of networks and programs from digital attacks

Cybersecurity Cr0$$w0rd Puzz|3 2024-06-05

Cybersecurity Cr0$$w0rd Puzz|3 crossword puzzle
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  1. Horse
  2. Unsolicited emails
  3. Taking advantage of vulnerability
  4. Capture of data being transmitted
  5. Malicious software
  6. Challenge-response verification test
  7. Process that safeguards online assets
  8. Virtual perimeter around network
  9. Malicious code to harm victims
  10. Virtual secure corridor
  11. Deletion of all or part
  12. Dark web
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  1. Infectious malware that spreads
  2. Process to verify identity
  3. Bypasses security steps to gain access
  4. False or misleading information
  5. Malware that uses scare tactics
  6. Breach
  7. Fraudulent acquisition of user credentials
  8. Plain text into secret code
  9. Malicious program to extort money

21 Clues: Horse • Breach • Dark web • Unsolicited emails • Malicious software • Virtual secure corridor • Deletion of all or part • Process to verify identity • Plain text into secret code • Malicious code to harm victims • Infectious malware that spreads • False or misleading information • Malware that uses scare tactics • Virtual perimeter around network • Taking advantage of vulnerability • ...

Dandy & Nicole Wedding 2024-10-16

Dandy & Nicole Wedding crossword puzzle
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  1. City where the couple had their 1st date
  2. Engagement Ring cut
  3. Dandy's fave K-pop group
  4. Nicole specialization as a Doctor
  5. 1st out of country
  6. Number of Graduation Attended
  7. The month Nicole officially became Dandy's Girlfriend
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  1. Dandy's Profession
  2. Favorite color of Dandy
  3. Number of mutual friend
  4. Name of their coffee shop
  5. Nicole's Profession
  6. 1st business together
  7. How long they are together
  8. Favorite concert attended
  9. 2nd TV appearance

16 Clues: 2nd TV appearance • Dandy's Profession • 1st out of country • Engagement Ring cut • Nicole's Profession • 1st business together • Favorite color of Dandy • Number of mutual friend • Dandy's fave K-pop group • Name of their coffee shop • Favorite concert attended • How long they are together • Number of Graduation Attended • Nicole specialization as a Doctor • ...

ICT Crossword - Daniyarov Daniyar 2023-04-25

ICT Crossword - Daniyarov Daniyar crossword puzzle
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  1. What is programming?
  2. What is Wi-Fi?
  3. What is ICT?
  4. What is Internet?
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  1. What is AI?
  2. What is VR?
  3. What is cloud?
  4. What are examples of ICT tools?
  5. What is IoT?
  6. What is cybersecurity?

10 Clues: What is AI? • What is VR? • What is IoT? • What is ICT? • What is Wi-Fi? • What is cloud? • What is Internet? • What is programming? • What is cybersecurity? • What are examples of ICT tools?

TTS EDISI: CODING 2025 2025-03-23

TTS EDISI: CODING 2025 crossword puzzle
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  1. Jenis durian
  2. Jurusan Aldo
  3. Tales of ...
  4. Ungu berkaki 2, cedera rate 70%
  5. Tanah airku
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  1. Kelakuan tikus, "Semoga bendahara tidak melakukan ini"
  2. Jarak/massa, Sunway
  3. "Bos! Teh ais ... satu"
  4. Divisi paling rame
  5. Tongkrongan anak APU

10 Clues: Tanah airku • Jenis durian • Jurusan Aldo • Tales of ... • Divisi paling rame • Jarak/massa, Sunway • Tongkrongan anak APU • "Bos! Teh ais ... satu" • Ungu berkaki 2, cedera rate 70% • Kelakuan tikus, "Semoga bendahara tidak melakukan ini"

Chapter 5&6 2025-11-22

Chapter 5&6 crossword puzzle
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  1. USED IN CFAA CRITICISM (CATALYST) - ACTIVIST WHOSE PROSECUTION HIGHLIGHTED ARGUMENTS THAT CFAA IS OVERLY PUNITIVE
  2. VOLUNTARY FRAMEWORK FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CYBERSECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT
  3. INCENTIVIZED VULNERABILITY REPORTING THROUGH STRUCTURED COMPANY PROGRAMS
  4. INFORMATION PROTECTED UNDER THE EEA AND DTSA THAT MUST HAVE VALUE AND BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL
  5. REQUIRED LEGAL CONNECTION BETWEEN ACCESS CIRCUMVENTION AND POSSIBLE INFRINGEMENT
  6. ONE OF ORIN KERR'S THEORIES - VIOLATES GENERAL SOCIETAL EXPECTATIONS OF COMPUTER USE
  7. LEAD AGENCY FOR ASSET RESPONSE, WHICH INCLUDES HELPING COMPANIES AND GOVERNMENTS PROTECT ASSETS AND MITIGATE HARMS
  8. ACTION PROHIBITED UNDER CFAA AND CENTRAL TO THE MORRIS WORM CASE
  9. INTERNATIONAL TREATY FOR CYBERCRIME INVESTIGATIONS
  10. ONE OF ORIN KERR'S THEORIES - VIOLATIONS VIA BYPASSING TECHNICAL CONTROLS
  11. 2015 FEDERAL LAW CREATING A LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK FOR IMPROVING U.S. CYBERSECURITY
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  1. LAW PREVENTING DOMAIN NAME SQUATTING
  2. PRIMARY FEDERAL STATUTE GOVERNING UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS
  3. MOST LITIGATED CFAA ISSUE - REQUIRES ACTIVE ACCESS, NOT PASSIVE RECEIPT
  4. ONE OF THE SEVEN PROHIBITED ACTS UNDER THE CFAA - USE OF HACKING TO OBTAIN CLASSIFIED/NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
  5. 2016 LAW ENABLING COMPANIES TO SUE PRIVATELY FOR STOLEN TRADE SECRETS
  6. CFAA AND ESPIONAGE ACT CASE INVOLVING THEFT OF AEROSPACE TRADE SECRETS FOR CHINA (FORMAT: EXAMPLEVEXAMPLE
  7. ONE OF ORIN KERR'S THEORIES - VIOLATION ARISING FROM BREACHING AN AGREEMENT, POLICY, OR TERMS OF SERVICE
  8. RESTRICTS THE ABILITY OF INDIVIDUALS TO CIRCUMVENT ACCESS CONTROLS THAT PROTECT COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL.
  9. ONE OF THE FIVE PRINCIPLES IN THE NIST FRAMEWORK - IMPLEMENT SAFEGUARDS TO DELIVER SERVICES

20 Clues: LAW PREVENTING DOMAIN NAME SQUATTING • INTERNATIONAL TREATY FOR CYBERCRIME INVESTIGATIONS • PRIMARY FEDERAL STATUTE GOVERNING UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS • ACTION PROHIBITED UNDER CFAA AND CENTRAL TO THE MORRIS WORM CASE • 2016 LAW ENABLING COMPANIES TO SUE PRIVATELY FOR STOLEN TRADE SECRETS • MOST LITIGATED CFAA ISSUE - REQUIRES ACTIVE ACCESS, NOT PASSIVE RECEIPT • ...

Herts Experience 2023-11-07

Herts Experience crossword puzzle
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  1. Work in rehabilitation centres
  2. UH-GAF's latest programme additions in LMS
  3. Work in ethical hacking
  4. Globally accredited degree
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  1. medicine innovator
  2. Tagline
  3. How many schools?
  4. storytellers
  5. UH-UK campus location

9 Clues: Tagline • storytellers • How many schools? • medicine innovator • UH-UK campus location • Work in ethical hacking • Globally accredited degree • Work in rehabilitation centres • UH-GAF's latest programme additions in LMS

Puzzle 2 2024-08-28

Puzzle 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. A method in project management that focuses on time-boxed sprints
  2. A secure way of verifying user identity, often using fingerprint or facial recognition
  3. The type of banking that exists entirely online, without physical branches
  4. Capgemini's exclusive global initiative for leveraging applied innovation?
  5. The interest rate that central banks charge commercial banks for short-term loans
  6. A significant global regulatory framework in banking, introduced post-2008 financial crisis
  7. The practice of protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access
  8. A common technique used in cybersecurity to disguise and protect information
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  1. A key regulatory compliance requirement for banks handling EU citizens' data
  2. A data-driven approach for managing customer relations
  3. A loan granted for the purchase of real estate, typically paid back with interest over time
  4. The approach used by Barclays to integrate sustainability into its operations
  5. The practice of transferring money between accounts, either manually or automatically
  6. The term for integrating AI into customer service to provide instant responses
  7. The global system for financial messaging used by banks to communicate securely

15 Clues: A data-driven approach for managing customer relations • A method in project management that focuses on time-boxed sprints • The practice of protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access • The type of banking that exists entirely online, without physical branches • Capgemini's exclusive global initiative for leveraging applied innovation? • ...

Computer Puzzle game 2025-05-27

Computer Puzzle game crossword puzzle
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  1. misusing personal information
  2. grooming online child abuse
  3. hoaxing or misleading
  4. illegal entry into computer
  5. deliberate manner of harassing
  6. frau illegal method to get money
  7. number consists of 8 digits
  8. disrupt normal function of computer
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  1. code only understand by computer
  2. process to protect network
  3. act of sen misleading email
  4. blocking unauthorised access
  5. criminal activity using internet
  6. adding binary numbers
  7. protect computer from virus

15 Clues: adding binary numbers • hoaxing or misleading • process to protect network • act of sen misleading email • grooming online child abuse • illegal entry into computer • protect computer from virus • number consists of 8 digits • blocking unauthorised access • misusing personal information • deliberate manner of harassing • code only understand by computer • ...

Healthcare Cybersecurity & Technology 2025-06-04

Healthcare Cybersecurity & Technology crossword puzzle
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  1. A QR code that promises holiday magic but delivers coal
  2. A scam asking for gift cards instead of cookies for Santa
  3. A fake invoice disguised as a festive bill for holiday supplies
  4. A fake charity asking for donations to spread “holiday joy”
  5. Sneaky email scam trying to steal your holiday cheer and credentials
  6. Someone pretending to be Santa—or your boss—asking for favors
  7. Ads that look like Christmas bargains but hide malware under the tree
  8. Social media scam dangling fake holiday deals like ornaments
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  1. Big scam for big fish—executives on Santa’s VIP list
  2. A scam where “Santa CEO” orders you to send money fast
  3. A copycat email dressed up like a Christmas card
  4. A voice call scam that sounds jolly but steals your Christmas funds
  5. Fake helpers offering to “fix” your tech before Santa arrives
  6. A targeted scam aimed at one special “gift recipient” in your inbox
  7. A holiday love story that ends with stolen presents
  8. Like the Grinch stealing your account instead of Christmas
  9. Naughty text messages pretending to be festive greetings
  10. A scam claiming you’ve won Santa’s jackpot sleigh ride

18 Clues: A copycat email dressed up like a Christmas card • A holiday love story that ends with stolen presents • Big scam for big fish—executives on Santa’s VIP list • A scam where “Santa CEO” orders you to send money fast • A scam claiming you’ve won Santa’s jackpot sleigh ride • A QR code that promises holiday magic but delivers coal • ...

CyberSecurity-battaglia 2021-03-22

CyberSecurity-battaglia crossword puzzle
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  1. an electronic machine that calculates data very quickly, used for storing, writing, organizing, and sharing information
  2. the quality of being able to be trusted or believed
  3. the condition or state of being kept safe, damage, or loss
  4. used to describe websites that are safe and will not cause problems for your computer
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  1. the possibility of harm or death, or of something unpleasant happening
  2. a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities
  3. not enjoyable or pleasant
  4. physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or an attack
  5. to try to hurt or defeat using violence
  6. an amount of something that is being kept for future use
  7. information in an electronic form that can be stored and processed by a computer

11 Clues: not enjoyable or pleasant • to try to hurt or defeat using violence • the quality of being able to be trusted or believed • an amount of something that is being kept for future use • the condition or state of being kept safe, damage, or loss • the possibility of harm or death, or of something unpleasant happening • ...

CyberSecurity-battaglia 2021-03-22

CyberSecurity-battaglia crossword puzzle
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  1. information in an electronic form that can be stored and processed by a computer
  2. an electronic machine that calculates data very quickly, used for storing, writing, organizing, and sharing information
  3. the quality of being able to be trusted or believed
  4. an amount of something that is being kept for future use
  5. the condition or state of being kept safe, damage, or loss
  6. the possibility of harm or death, or of something unpleasant happening
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  1. a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities
  2. not enjoyable or pleasant
  3. used to describe websites that are safe and will not cause problems for your computer
  4. physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or an attack
  5. to try to hurt or defeat using violence

11 Clues: not enjoyable or pleasant • to try to hurt or defeat using violence • the quality of being able to be trusted or believed • an amount of something that is being kept for future use • the condition or state of being kept safe, damage, or loss • the possibility of harm or death, or of something unpleasant happening • ...

Cybersecurity Newsletter 2023-02-03

Cybersecurity Newsletter crossword puzzle
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  1. a malicious program that records the strokes on the keyboard to capture sensitive information
  2. Faith Healthcare's EHR solution for the clinics
  3. any malware that misleads users of its true intent
  4. any software intentionally designed to cause disruption to a computer.
  5. the psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information
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  1. a type of computer program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code into those programs.
  2. a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
  3. an internal website used for sharing resources and information. In other words, FHC uses SharePoint as its ___.
  4. Time & attendance, payroll, and soon-to-be education is managed with this system
  5. a form of social engineering where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such as ransomware.
  6. 4-letter abbreviation for protected health information (PHI) that is produced, saved, transferred or received in an electronic form.

11 Clues: Faith Healthcare's EHR solution for the clinics • any malware that misleads users of its true intent • any software intentionally designed to cause disruption to a computer. • Time & attendance, payroll, and soon-to-be education is managed with this system • a malicious program that records the strokes on the keyboard to capture sensitive information • ...

Cybersecurity Terms 2024-09-20

Cybersecurity Terms crossword puzzle
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  1. Unsolicited commercial email, junk mail.
  2. Small program that is timed to perform an operation on a system.
  3. A place where commands can be entered in Linux.
  4. Takes advantage of code flaws that have very recently been discovered.
  5. A program that blocks access until a ransom is paid.
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  1. Appears to be legitimate but really contains malicious code.
  2. Proving who you are so trust can be established.
  3. Software that installs advertisements on the PC in the form of toolbars or popups.
  4. Software that gathers data and forwards it without consent.
  5. Something you have.
  6. Files that appear to be legitimate programs, but really contain malicious code.

11 Clues: Something you have. • Unsolicited commercial email, junk mail. • A place where commands can be entered in Linux. • Proving who you are so trust can be established. • A program that blocks access until a ransom is paid. • Software that gathers data and forwards it without consent. • Appears to be legitimate but really contains malicious code. • ...

cybersecurity Crossword 2024-09-27

cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. A person who tries to break into computers to find information or cause trouble.
  2. A special tool that helps keep your computer safe by blocking bad stuff from getting in
  3. A secret word or code you use to protect your accounts and keep them safe.
  4. A new version of software that makes it better or fixes problems, helping to keep your computer safe
  5. A type of software that secretly watches what you do on your computer without your permission.
  6. A harmful program that can make your computer sick, just like a virus can make you sick
  7. A way to change your information into a secret code so only the right people can read it.
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  1. Guess the word
  2. Short for "malicious software," it's a type of bad program that can hurt your computer or steal your information
  3. A trick where someone pretends to be someone else to steal your personal information, usually through fake emails.
  4. A process to check if you are who you say you are, often by using a password or a special code.

11 Clues: Guess the word • A secret word or code you use to protect your accounts and keep them safe. • A person who tries to break into computers to find information or cause trouble. • A special tool that helps keep your computer safe by blocking bad stuff from getting in • A harmful program that can make your computer sick, just like a virus can make you sick • ...

CyberSecurity Terms 2025-04-04

CyberSecurity Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A great free password manager
  2. These emails try to get your credentials by creating a sense of urgency
  3. One of the top cybersecurity companies you can trust
  4. Regularly check for _______ on your computer or device
  5. Detects and removes harmful materials on your device
Down
  1. A great way to store your credentials would be using a ________ manager
  2. It's good to have a password length of at least ______
  3. Malware that can harm your computer
  4. Secures account through text/email/etc. (abbreviation)
  5. It's a good idea to ____ phishing or spam emails
  6. Good to empty every so often or recover deleted files in

11 Clues: A great free password manager • Malware that can harm your computer • It's a good idea to ____ phishing or spam emails • One of the top cybersecurity companies you can trust • Detects and removes harmful materials on your device • It's good to have a password length of at least ______ • Secures account through text/email/etc. (abbreviation) • ...

Cybersecurity Phishing 2023-06-14

Cybersecurity Phishing crossword puzzle
Across
  1. type of phishing targeting a group or individual
  2. links, BLANK, or other attachments
  3. type of phishing over text
  4. a false sense of
  5. this plus misspellings indicates phishing
  6. most common way to phish
Down
  1. check for these
  2. type of phishing over phone/voice call
  3. most common social engineering attack
  4. type of phishing targeting C-suite
  5. never give this or your password

11 Clues: check for these • a false sense of • most common way to phish • type of phishing over text • never give this or your password • links, BLANK, or other attachments • type of phishing targeting C-suite • most common social engineering attack • type of phishing over phone/voice call • this plus misspellings indicates phishing • type of phishing targeting a group or individual

Cybersecurity 2020-08-21

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. It protects systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.
  2. They are small files that some websites save on your computer. They store information about you, but they don't spy.
  3. A fraud that obtains users' private data from the Internet, especially to access their bank accounts.
  4. Someone who, with their technical knowledge, uses cyber attacks to break into computer systems.
Down
  1. They infect other files on the system with the intention of altering the functioning of your computer, without you noticing.
  2. An electronic device to store and process data; we use it a lot in quarantine.
  3. Unwanted email that you recieve, they are usually advertisements.

7 Clues: It protects systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. • Unwanted email that you recieve, they are usually advertisements. • An electronic device to store and process data; we use it a lot in quarantine. • Someone who, with their technical knowledge, uses cyber attacks to break into computer systems. • ...

CYBERSECURITY 2022-03-01

CYBERSECURITY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. transforming plaintext or cleartext into ciphertext.
  2. planning and maintaining organization safe in cyberspace.
  3. used to prove one's identity, or authorize access to a resource.
  4. malicious or ethical person who has knowledge and skill in analyzing program code or a computer system.
Down
  1. practice of sending fraudulent messages that appear to come from a reputable source.
  2. attaches itself with host file and replicates.
  3. unwanted or unsolicited communications typically received via e-mail.

7 Clues: attaches itself with host file and replicates. • transforming plaintext or cleartext into ciphertext. • planning and maintaining organization safe in cyberspace. • used to prove one's identity, or authorize access to a resource. • unwanted or unsolicited communications typically received via e-mail. • ...

CyberSecurity 2025-09-17

CyberSecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. strong key word to access computers
  2. Software designed to detect, prevent and remove malicious software
  3. social engineering scam
  4. MFA is Multi-Factor _
  5. Security Officer
Down
  1. The process of converting information into a code
  2. A type of malware that encrypts files, demanding a ransom for their decryption

7 Clues: Security Officer • MFA is Multi-Factor _ • social engineering scam • strong key word to access computers • The process of converting information into a code • Software designed to detect, prevent and remove malicious software • A type of malware that encrypts files, demanding a ransom for their decryption

Cybersecurity 2025-10-31

Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Strukturierter Aufbau von IT-Systemen mit Fokus auf Sicherheitsmaßnahmen.
  2. Welcher Begriff beschreibt die Verbindung von technischen und organisatorischen Sicherheitsmaßnahmen während des gesamten Fahrzeuglebenszyklus?
Down
  1. Simulierter Angriff zur Identifikation von Schwachstellen.
  2. Sicherheitsvorfall mit Auswirkungen auf Verfügbarkeit etc.
  3. Wie nennt sich die geplante Einführung von Updates während des Fahrzeugbetriebs?
  4. Schutz beim Systemstart vor Manipulationen (englisches Wort)
  5. Wird regelmäßig aktualisiert zur Bewertung neuer Gefahren

7 Clues: Wird regelmäßig aktualisiert zur Bewertung neuer Gefahren • Simulierter Angriff zur Identifikation von Schwachstellen. • Sicherheitsvorfall mit Auswirkungen auf Verfügbarkeit etc. • Schutz beim Systemstart vor Manipulationen (englisches Wort) • Strukturierter Aufbau von IT-Systemen mit Fokus auf Sicherheitsmaßnahmen. • ...

How well do you know Afia? 2024-04-15

How well do you know Afia? crossword puzzle
Across
  1. volunteer's every sunday
  2. OG Co-admin for this Big WhatsApp groupchat
  3. Birth month
  4. Master's degree
  5. volunteer vest color that she wore everyday during Ramadan
  6. Age
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  1. Number of siblings she has (including herself)
  2. Frequently visits this Masjid
  3. Fiance's name
  4. Eldest sister's name
  5. Her cat's name
  6. Birth state
  7. Admin for this Big WhatsApp groupchat

13 Clues: Age • Birth state • Birth month • Fiance's name • Her cat's name • Master's degree • Eldest sister's name • volunteer's every sunday • Frequently visits this Masjid • Admin for this Big WhatsApp groupchat • OG Co-admin for this Big WhatsApp groupchat • Number of siblings she has (including herself) • volunteer vest color that she wore everyday during Ramadan

Cybersecurity Crossword 2021-12-07

Cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. __ safeguards intended for the actual users
  2. IT firm that was subject of a Russian cyberattack
  3. always practice ____ password management to prevent against cyberattacks
  4. another work for SMS-based phishing
  5. __ safeguards intended for software and hardware
  6. process of preventing unauthorized access to IT systems
Down
  1. you can download ____ software to protect your devices
  2. cyberattack that demands a ransom payment
  3. name of criminal organization that hacked into the IT network of Colonial Pipeline
  4. this country was the subject of a Russian cyberattack in 2007
  5. most common form of cyberattack

11 Clues: most common form of cyberattack • another work for SMS-based phishing • cyberattack that demands a ransom payment • __ safeguards intended for the actual users • __ safeguards intended for software and hardware • IT firm that was subject of a Russian cyberattack • you can download ____ software to protect your devices • ...

cybersecurity 3 2024-05-07

cybersecurity 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. raw facts
  2. taking data out of a computer
  3. device operating controlled instructions
  4. use mechanical operations to perform calculations
  5. a series of related
Down
  1. your history
  2. instructions waiting to be executed
  3. a notebook computer
  4. entering data into a computer
  5. the most powerful computer that performs trillions of calculations per second
  6. a stationary location with a computer on top

11 Clues: raw facts • your history • a notebook computer • a series of related • taking data out of a computer • entering data into a computer • instructions waiting to be executed • device operating controlled instructions • a stationary location with a computer on top • use mechanical operations to perform calculations • ...

Cybersecurity Awareness 2023-09-14

Cybersecurity Awareness crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A piece of data from a website that is saved within a web browser and can be retrieved by the website at a later time
  2. Virtual Private Network
  3. A type of malicious software
  4. Fraudulent email that demands urgent action
  5. The manipulation of facial appearance through deep generative methods.
  6. The use of electronics to bully someone
Down
  1. Artificial intelligence
  2. The conversion of information or data into a code
  3. A part of the internet that isn't indexed by search engines
  4. An error, fault in a computer system
  5. Network security system

11 Clues: Artificial intelligence • Virtual Private Network • Network security system • A type of malicious software • An error, fault in a computer system • The use of electronics to bully someone • Fraudulent email that demands urgent action • The conversion of information or data into a code • A part of the internet that isn't indexed by search engines • ...

Cybersecurity Week! 2023-10-11

Cybersecurity Week! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Software used to prevent, scan, detect and delete viruses from a computer.
  2. A type of cyber attack that exploits a vulnerability in software that no one is aware of yet.
  3. A piece of audio or video that has been altered and changed to make it seem authentic or credible.
  4. A type of malware designed to give hackers access to and control over a target device.
  5. A cyber-attack that targets individuals through SMS or text messages.
  6. Tools that can record every keystroke that you type into a computer or mobile keyboard.
Down
  1. A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate code or software.
  2. Any software that installs itself on your computer and starts covertly monitoring your online behavior without your knowledge or permission.
  3. Malware that can reproduce itself for the purposes of spreading itself to other computers in the network.
  4. A technique through which a cybercriminal disguises themselves as a known or trusted source.
  5. A network of compromised computers used to carry out cyberattacks on other systems.

11 Clues: A cyber-attack that targets individuals through SMS or text messages. • A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate code or software. • Software used to prevent, scan, detect and delete viruses from a computer. • A network of compromised computers used to carry out cyberattacks on other systems. • ...

Cybersecurity Terms 2022-05-13

Cybersecurity Terms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The practice of securing systems, networks, and technologies from attacks and unauthorized access
  2. A type of network security that filters incoming and outgoing traffic
  3. When a legitimate website’s traffic is redirected to a fake site for malicious purposes
  4. Disguising data so it’s impossible to decipher without authorization
Down
  1. Using a device to mine cryptocurrency, without the device owner’s knowledge or permission
  2. Sending emails with a forged sender address is called email...
  3. Malicious software designed to disrupt a computer, server, or network
  4. A chain of Internet-connected devices centrally controlled by a hacker
  5. Email that you’ve technically solicited but it may serve little to no purpose to you
  6. A tool that allows you to maintain online anonymity while using the Internet
  7. DKIM and DMARC are both examples of a standard email authentication...

11 Clues: Sending emails with a forged sender address is called email... • Disguising data so it’s impossible to decipher without authorization • Malicious software designed to disrupt a computer, server, or network • A type of network security that filters incoming and outgoing traffic • A chain of Internet-connected devices centrally controlled by a hacker • ...

tzrtzrt 2023-07-11

tzrtzrt crossword puzzle
Across
  1. dkjdfköj
  2. marsupial
  3. ccccc
Down
  1. Has a trunk
  2. Likes to chase mice
  3. sdas
  4. an immersive and persistent three-dimensional virtual realm
  5. Flying mammal

8 Clues: sdas • ccccc • dkjdfköj • marsupial • Has a trunk • Flying mammal • Likes to chase mice • an immersive and persistent three-dimensional virtual realm

Pink October 2019-10-16

Pink October crossword puzzle
Across
  1. color for october
  2. Health Examination
  3. Data leak
  4. Celebration of years a significant event occurred
  5. Tissue cells hyper-proliferation
  6. ISO-certified
  7. Security measure to protect your data
  8. Evidence of authentication
  9. No Bra Day
Down
  1. File or program used to harm computers
  2. An example of CyberCrime
  3. Files/ data safety
  4. Day to promote Breast cancer Awareness
  5. Principle for measure of quality
  6. Associated with malicious attacks
  7. Breast cancer awareness period
  8. Symbol for breast cancer support
  9. Responsible for standard accreditation
  10. Breast cancer Victims

19 Clues: Data leak • No Bra Day • ISO-certified • color for october • Health Examination • Files/ data safety • Breast cancer Victims • An example of CyberCrime • Evidence of authentication • Breast cancer awareness period • Principle for measure of quality • Tissue cells hyper-proliferation • Symbol for breast cancer support • Associated with malicious attacks • ...

Guilfordian Print Issue 18 2023-05-02

Guilfordian Print Issue 18 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A popular short-form social media platform under scrutiny by the US government
  2. an acronym used to describe a wide range of queer and trans individuals
  3. The name of a firelord and main antagonist of Avatar: The Last Airbender
  4. A cybersecurity company that released data on cybersecurity insurance for colleges
  5. The namesake character of a TV show that has been running since 1999 and has around 280 episodes
  6. A youtuber who gained popularity through his FNAF playthroughs
  7. The month with a nickname of “madness” that is famous for basketball
  8. The person that Miles Kirkpatrick didn’t want to anger when talking about philosophy
Down
  1. The name of the most hated social media platform of Guilford College (by poll)
  2. Guilford College’s rival during the Soup Bowl
  3. A sport played by throwing a disc, usually plastic, to another person
  4. The country that Studio Ghibli is based in
  5. The name of the closest black hole to earth, also the name of the Primordial Greek Goddess of the Earth
  6. The sport played by Portia Star Jones, and in which Guilford College is part of the NCAA Emerging Pathway

14 Clues: The country that Studio Ghibli is based in • Guilford College’s rival during the Soup Bowl • A youtuber who gained popularity through his FNAF playthroughs • The month with a nickname of “madness” that is famous for basketball • A sport played by throwing a disc, usually plastic, to another person • ...

TTS TIK Neysha 8D 2025-10-11

TTS TIK Neysha 8D crossword puzzle
Across
  1. program yang ada di komputer
  2. perangkat lunak yang merusak sistem
  3. perlindungan terhadap ancaman digital yang ada
  4. menyalakan ulang komputer
  5. proses mematikan komputer
  6. memasukkan akun ke sistem
  7. otak komputer yang memproses data
  8. jalan pintas menuju program/file
Down
  1. kondisi dimana perangkat tidak merespon secara permanen
  2. tempat penyimpanan data
  3. Malware yang bisa menyebar dan merusak data
  4. pengguna komputer/perangkat
  5. salinan data
  6. tempat penyimpanan file
  7. alamat web

15 Clues: alamat web • salinan data • tempat penyimpanan data • tempat penyimpanan file • menyalakan ulang komputer • proses mematikan komputer • memasukkan akun ke sistem • pengguna komputer/perangkat • program yang ada di komputer • jalan pintas menuju program/file • otak komputer yang memproses data • perangkat lunak yang merusak sistem • Malware yang bisa menyebar dan merusak data • ...

TTS TIK Neysha 8D 2025-10-11

TTS TIK Neysha 8D crossword puzzle
Across
  1. program yang ada di komputer
  2. perangkat lunak yang merusak sistem
  3. perlindungan terhadap ancaman digital yang ada
  4. menyalakan ulang komputer
  5. proses mematikan komputer
  6. memasukkan akun ke sistem
  7. otak komputer yang memproses data
  8. jalan pintas menuju program/file
Down
  1. kondisi dimana perangkat tidak merespon secara permanen
  2. tempat penyimpanan data
  3. Malware yang bisa menyebar dan merusak data
  4. pengguna komputer/perangkat
  5. salinan data
  6. tempat penyimpanan file
  7. alamat web

15 Clues: alamat web • salinan data • tempat penyimpanan data • tempat penyimpanan file • menyalakan ulang komputer • proses mematikan komputer • memasukkan akun ke sistem • pengguna komputer/perangkat • program yang ada di komputer • jalan pintas menuju program/file • otak komputer yang memproses data • perangkat lunak yang merusak sistem • Malware yang bisa menyebar dan merusak data • ...

Save Our Systems!!! 2020-11-28

Save Our Systems!!! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Yes, it’s you alright!
  2. Cyberworld vaccine
  3. Trust me, I’ll ruin you!
  4. Internet’s most wanted
  5. A web assault?
  6. Alphanumeric, symbols & 8 spaces long
  7. Help, Support, Copy
  8. Flaming barrier
Down
  1. You are the bait here!
  2. A scary lot of viruses, worms, trojan horses, wipers
  3. For my eyes only/What’s mine stays mine
  4. Data protection and privacy law
  5. Scrambled data
  6. Online Safety

14 Clues: Online Safety • Scrambled data • A web assault? • Flaming barrier • Cyberworld vaccine • Help, Support, Copy • You are the bait here! • Yes, it’s you alright! • Internet’s most wanted • Trust me, I’ll ruin you! • Data protection and privacy law • Alphanumeric, symbols & 8 spaces long • For my eyes only/What’s mine stays mine • A scary lot of viruses, worms, trojan horses, wipers

Technology Through Time 2025-02-13

Technology Through Time crossword puzzle
Across
  1. New technology.
  2. Creative.
  3. How we access Google.
  4. Protects people online.
  5. A device used to carry out a function.
  6. Fake Brain.
Down
  1. Something that uses resources effectively.
  2. Spider's home and a place.
  3. The unit we are doing.
  4. Something you bring to school everyday.
  5. Banned.

11 Clues: Banned. • Creative. • Fake Brain. • New technology. • How we access Google. • The unit we are doing. • Protects people online. • Spider's home and a place. • A device used to carry out a function. • Something you bring to school everyday. • Something that uses resources effectively.

Envision Crossword 3 2023-12-05

Envision Crossword 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Structured data collection.
  2. - Technology at molecular scale.
  3. - Translates code to machine language.
  4. - Network security barrier.
Down
  1. - Protecting digital systems.
  2. - Physical computer parts.
  3. - Open-source OS.
  4. - Securing data through algorithms.
  5. - Language for web page creation.
  6. - Function calling itself.

10 Clues: - Open-source OS. • - Physical computer parts. • - Function calling itself. • - Network security barrier. • - Protecting digital systems. • - Structured data collection. • - Technology at molecular scale. • - Language for web page creation. • - Securing data through algorithms. • - Translates code to machine language.

CYBER AND DIGITAL LITERALLY 2024-04-30

CYBER AND DIGITAL LITERALLY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Principles and guidelines governing the ethical use and behavior in the digital realm, including respect for privacy, intellectual property, and online communities.
  2. Measures and precautions taken to protect digital devices, networks, and data from unauthorized access, use, or exploitation.
  3. Knowledge and understanding of information security risks, policies, and best practices among individuals and organizations.
  4. Deceptive schemes or frauds conducted through the internet, often aimed at tricking individuals into providing money or sensitive information.
  5. The unauthorized access, disclosure, or acquisition of sensitive or confidential information, often resulting in potential harm or exploitation.
  6. Practices and measures taken to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
  7. The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring confidentiality and privacy.
  8. Best practices and habits for maintaining good cybersecurity posture, including updating software, using strong passwords, and being cautious online.
  9. The rights and freedoms individuals have in the digital world, including privacy, freedom of expression, and access to information.
  10. The protection of personal information and data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, ensuring individuals' control over their own information.
  11. The protection of personal information and data shared on the internet from unauthorized access, use, or exploitation.
  12. Forms of media content that are created, distributed, and consumed digitally, including text, images, audio, and video.
  13. Malicious software that replicates itself and infects computer systems, causing harm to files, programs, and overall system performance.
  14. Malicious software designed to infiltrate, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems or networks.
  15. Deceptive attempts to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, or financial details, by posing as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication.
  16. A type of cyber attack where fraudulent emails, messages, or websites are used to trick individuals into providing sensitive information such as passwords or financial details.
  17. The ability to effectively navigate, evaluate, and use digital technologies and information sources for communication, learning, and productivity.
  18. The representation of an individual's identity in an online or digital context, including personal information, preferences, and interactions.
  19. The responsible and ethical use of technology, including understanding one's rights and responsibilities in the digital world.
  20. Psychological manipulation techniques used by attackers to deceive individuals or employees into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security.
  21. Strategies, technologies, and practices employed to protect computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats and attacks.
  22. Habits, behaviors, and routines aimed at maintaining good cybersecurity posture and minimizing risks, such as updating software, using strong passwords, and being cautious online.
  23. Practices and tools used to protect against threats and maintain privacy while accessing websites and online content.
  24. Proficiencies and abilities required to effectively navigate, evaluate, and utilize digital technologies, tools, and information.
Down
  1. Programs, courses, and initiatives aimed at raising awareness and educating individuals and communities about cybersecurity risks, best practices, and skills.
  2. Practices and precautions taken to protect oneself from potential risks and dangers encountered on the internet.
  3. The global network of interconnected computers that allows for the exchange of data and communication.
  4. Online platforms and websites that enable users to create, share, and interact with content and connect with others.
  5. The ability of individuals, organizations, and systems to withstand, adapt to, and recover from cyber threats, attacks, and disruptions.
  6. Deceptive or dishonest activities conducted over the internet with the intention of gaining financial or personal benefit at the expense of others.
  7. Legal frameworks and regulations governing activities, behavior, and transactions conducted in cyberspace, including privacy, intellectual property, and cybersecurity laws.
  8. The ability to identify, evaluate, and effectively use information from various sources, including digital and online resources.
  9. The fraudulent acquisition and use of someone else's personal information for financial gain or other malicious purposes.
  10. Criminal activities carried out using computers, networks, or digital devices, such as hacking, fraud, or identity theft.
  11. Valuable resources and properties stored or represented in digital form, including data, documents, media files, and virtual currencies.
  12. Authentication A security process that requires users to provide two different forms of identification to verify their identity, typically a password and a temporary code sent to a mobile device.
  13. Potential dangers and risks posed by malicious actors, vulnerabilities, and security weaknesses in computer systems and networks.
  14. The perception and impression that individuals or entities have based on their activities, behavior, and interactions conducted online.
  15. The exchange of information, ideas, and messages using digital technologies and platforms, such as email, social media, and instant messaging.
  16. Measures and practices implemented to protect computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities.
  17. Information and analysis about potential and emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and actors, used to inform cybersecurity decision-making and defenses.
  18. Unsolicited or unwanted electronic messages, typically sent in bulk, often for commercial or fraudulent purposes.
  19. Secret codes or phrases used to authenticate a user's identity and grant access to a computer system, network, or online account.
  20. Measures and safeguards implemented to secure sensitive or confidential data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
  21. The trail of data left behind by interactions in a digital environment, including online activities, communications, and transactions.
  22. Bullying behavior that occurs online or through digital devices, such as harassment, threats, or spreading rumors.
  23. Malicious actions or operations launched against computer systems, networks, or digital infrastructure with the intent of causing harm, disruption, or damage.
  24. Knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity risks, threats, and best practices among individuals and organizations.
  25. Competencies and abilities required to effectively navigate, utilize, and create digital technologies and resources for various purposes.
  26. A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules, protecting against unauthorized access and threats.

50 Clues: The global network of interconnected computers that allows for the exchange of data and communication. • Malicious software designed to infiltrate, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems or networks. • Practices and precautions taken to protect oneself from potential risks and dangers encountered on the internet. • ...

Harper Cybersecurity Review 2024-03-05

Harper Cybersecurity Review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. software we use to protect your laptop
  2. phishing attack thorough voice or phone call
  3. our email filter system
  4. #1 threat to our security
  5. usual media that a phish comes to
  6. type of request that is weird
  7. tactic that a phisher uses
  8. social media site where phisher researches
  9. phishing attack through text message
  10. used in phishing attack called Quishing
Down
  1. where people write the Wifi password
  2. public charging station stealing your info
  3. used for remote access
  4. authentication for VPN access
  5. Information Security is everyone's
  6. 12 or more characters
  7. site where you can scan your own attachments

17 Clues: 12 or more characters • used for remote access • our email filter system • #1 threat to our security • tactic that a phisher uses • authentication for VPN access • type of request that is weird • usual media that a phish comes to • Information Security is everyone's • where people write the Wifi password • phishing attack through text message • ...

Cybersecurity Awareness (Refresher) 2022-08-08

Cybersecurity Awareness (Refresher) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Malicious software that is inserted into a system with the intention of compromising victim's data
  2. It is commonly given by banks for use at ATMs
  3. It is an internet scam that targets unsuspecting users via email
  4. Lock your __ when not in use
  5. Cybersecurity is our shared __
  6. Creating a strong __ is the top priority in keeping your online world safe
  7. you should not post private and confidential __ such as credit card number or CVC code
  8. This the best action to take if you receive a suspicious email
  9. It refers to a copy of an e-record, kept to protect information loss
Down
  1. It is a software program to protect computer from internet viruses
  2. Unwanted advertising in email addresses
  3. An unauthorized person who maliciously disrupt or damage a computer
  4. It is a type of malware designed to block access to a computer system until monies are paid
  5. __ engineering refers to the method attackers use to manipulate people into sharing sensitive information
  6. Not to be clicked in emails from unknown sources
  7. A malicious program that spreads by inserting copies of itself into other programs
  8. Hardware or software mechanism to prevent unauthorized users from accessing a computer network

17 Clues: Lock your __ when not in use • Cybersecurity is our shared __ • Unwanted advertising in email addresses • It is commonly given by banks for use at ATMs • Not to be clicked in emails from unknown sources • This the best action to take if you receive a suspicious email • It is an internet scam that targets unsuspecting users via email • ...

Spam Nation 2024-10-30

Spam Nation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Popular tool used to filter out spam emails.
  2. To make information unclear, often to hide malicious code.
  3. Country where many major spam and cybercrime networks originate.
  4. A popular blog by the author covering cybersecurity.
  5. Fraudulent emails pretending to be legitimate to steal data.
  6. Process of moving a suspect from one country to face trial.
  7. Describes servers resistant to being shut down, popular with criminals.
  8. Malware that locks a computer until a ransom is paid.
  9. A targeted form of phishing aimed at specific individuals.
  10. First name of author
  11. To take control of someone else’s computer or online account.
  12. Leader of a significant Russian spam network.
  13. An affiliate program used to promote prescription drugs online.
  14. Attack that overloads a website to shut it down.
  15. The primary motivation behind spamming and cybercrime.
  16. A term describing a command signal used to connect to a botnet.
  17. Name of Book
  18. Faking information to deceive, often used in phishing.
  19. Another spam affiliate network similar to Glavmed.
Down
  1. An organized criminal scheme for profit, like illegal spamming.
  2. Criminal who deals in stolen credit card information.
  3. A cybersecurity expert mentioned in the book.
  4. A hacker with malicious intentions.
  5. Author and cybersecurity expert.
  6. People who transfer stolen money on behalf of criminals.
  7. A nickname for a notorious Russian spammer in the book.
  8. A network of hacked computers controlled by cybercriminals for sending spam.
  9. A member of a spam network who promotes illegal products.
  10. Crime committed through computers and the internet.
  11. Software that automatically displays or downloads ads on your computer.
  12. The main leader of a criminal organization.
  13. A major Russian spam organization mentioned in *Spam Nation*.
  14. A Russian organization that facilitated illegal online drug sales.
  15. Software tools that hide malware on a hacked computer.
  16. Harmful software used by spammers to control computers.
  17. Encoding data to keep it secure.
  18. A large botnet used in major spam and malware campaigns.
  19. Spam emails often advertise these for selling unregulated drugs online.
  20. A type of malware that hides in legitimate-looking software.
  21. Device or software that captures credit card info illegally.
  22. A known figure involved in the illegal spam trade.
  23. Organization that fights against spam globally.
  24. Unwanted and unsolicited email, often advertising shady products.

43 Clues: Name of Book • First name of author • Author and cybersecurity expert. • Encoding data to keep it secure. • A hacker with malicious intentions. • The main leader of a criminal organization. • Popular tool used to filter out spam emails. • A cybersecurity expert mentioned in the book. • Leader of a significant Russian spam network. • ...

Spam Nation 2024-10-30

Spam Nation crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A major Russian spam organization mentioned in *Spam Nation*.
  2. Spam emails often advertise these for selling unregulated drugs online.
  3. Popular tool used to filter out spam emails.
  4. A term describing a command signal used to connect to a botnet.
  5. Attack that overloads a website to shut it down.
  6. To make information unclear, often to hide malicious code.
  7. An affiliate program used to promote prescription drugs online.
  8. Harmful software used by spammers to control computers.
  9. Malware that locks a computer until a ransom is paid.
  10. A popular blog by the author covering cybersecurity.
  11. A Russian organization that facilitated illegal online drug sales.
  12. Crime committed through computers and the internet.
  13. Author and cybersecurity expert.
  14. A type of malware that hides in legitimate-looking software.
  15. Another spam affiliate network similar to Glavmed.
  16. Process of moving a suspect from one country to face trial.
  17. Faking information to deceive, often used in phishing.
  18. Criminal who deals in stolen credit card information.
  19. People who transfer stolen money on behalf of criminals.
  20. A cybersecurity expert mentioned in the book.
  21. A member of a spam network who promotes illegal products.
Down
  1. Organization that fights against spam globally.
  2. A known figure involved in the illegal spam trade.
  3. A large botnet used in major spam and malware campaigns.
  4. A hacker with malicious intentions.
  5. Fraudulent emails pretending to be legitimate to steal data.
  6. Software that automatically displays or downloads ads on your computer.
  7. Device or software that captures credit card info illegally.
  8. A targeted form of phishing aimed at specific individuals.
  9. The primary motivation behind spamming and cybercrime.
  10. Describes servers resistant to being shut down, popular with criminals.
  11. Unwanted and unsolicited email, often advertising shady products.
  12. Software tools that hide malware on a hacked computer.
  13. To take control of someone else’s computer or online account.
  14. Encoding data to keep it secure.
  15. A network of hacked computers controlled by cybercriminals for sending spam.
  16. An organized criminal scheme for profit, like illegal spamming.
  17. Leader of a significant Russian spam network.
  18. Country where many major spam and cybercrime networks originate.
  19. A nickname for a notorious Russian spammer in the book.
  20. The main leader of a criminal organization.

41 Clues: Encoding data to keep it secure. • Author and cybersecurity expert. • A hacker with malicious intentions. • The main leader of a criminal organization. • Popular tool used to filter out spam emails. • Leader of a significant Russian spam network. • A cybersecurity expert mentioned in the book. • Organization that fights against spam globally. • ...

Clue #3 2024-11-03

Clue #3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A digital object used in security processes, such as authentication tokens for user verification.
  2. The science of securing information by transforming it into unreadable formats.
Down
  1. Ensuring data is accurate and untampered, a core principle of cybersecurity.
  2. A software update to fix vulnerabilities or bugs.
  3. A U.S. agency that develops cybersecurity standards and guidelines.
  4. The process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access.
  5. Unwanted or unsolicited messages, often containing malicious content

7 Clues: A software update to fix vulnerabilities or bugs. • The process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access. • A U.S. agency that develops cybersecurity standards and guidelines. • Unwanted or unsolicited messages, often containing malicious content • The science of securing information by transforming it into unreadable formats. • ...

GC-CYBERSECURITY 2022-05-19

GC-CYBERSECURITY crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A piece of malicious code that encrypts files so the user can not access them until they pay.
  2. A piece of malicious code that is downloaded by pretending to be a useful piece of code
  3. Malicious code can be transferred from one computer to another using physical devices such as a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
  4. Old software and hardware may contain vulnerabilities that a hacker can e _ _ _ _ _ _ to gain access to a device.
  5. A piece of malicious code used to damage computers or steal data
  6. A hacker intercepts and steals data.
  7. Emails sent that appear to come from a legitimate organisation but links within the mail may install malicious code.
Down
  1. hackers attempt every posiible combination of characters to find a password
  2. A piece of malicious code. It infects computers by being downloaded within files.
  3. social ____________. Manipulating users into sharing their data.
  4. A common way to infect a computer with malicious code is to _ _ _ _ _ _ it from the internet or by clicking on suspicious links in mail.

11 Clues: A hacker intercepts and steals data. • A piece of malicious code used to damage computers or steal data • social ____________. Manipulating users into sharing their data. • hackers attempt every posiible combination of characters to find a password • A piece of malicious code. It infects computers by being downloaded within files. • ...

Cybersecurity Week 2022-10-14

Cybersecurity Week crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a service that creates a secure tunnel between your device and the internet
  2. a malicious software that spreads from one computer to another
  3. the process of verifying a users identity
  4. malicious code or software
Down
  1. taking readable plaintext, and converting it into ciphertext
  2. when attackers send malicious emails to trick people into a scam
  3. a software update that fixes bugs or updates security
  4. a security technique that requires multiple methods of authentication
  5. a malware that encrypts user data, and requires payment to get back
  6. a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain access to something
  7. a network security device that monitors traffic to or from your network

11 Clues: malicious code or software • the process of verifying a users identity • a software update that fixes bugs or updates security • taking readable plaintext, and converting it into ciphertext • a malicious software that spreads from one computer to another • when attackers send malicious emails to trick people into a scam • ...

CyberSecurity-battaglia 2021-03-22

CyberSecurity-battaglia crossword puzzle
Across
  1. to try to hurt or defeat using violence
  2. an electronic machine that calculates data very quickly, used for storing, writing, organizing, and sharing information
  3. the possibility of harm or death, or of something unpleasant happening
  4. the quality of being able to be trusted or believed
  5. used to describe websites that are safe and will not cause problems for your computer
Down
  1. not enjoyable or pleasant
  2. information in an electronic form that can be stored and processed by a computer
  3. the condition or state of being kept safe, damage, or loss
  4. a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities
  5. an amount of something that is being kept for future use
  6. physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or an attack

11 Clues: not enjoyable or pleasant • to try to hurt or defeat using violence • the quality of being able to be trusted or believed • an amount of something that is being kept for future use • the condition or state of being kept safe, damage, or loss • the possibility of harm or death, or of something unpleasant happening • ...

Cybersecurity Crossword 2025-04-14

Cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Scrambles data to protect it
  2. Code flaw that can be exploited
  3. Secret string used to access a system
  4. Unauthorized access to data
Down
  1. Frequent advice: keep this updated
  2. software – Malware
  3. Type of scam email
  4. ____ engineer, manipulates people to gain access
  5. Type of attack that overwhelms servers
  6. A ____ firewall protects networks
  7. A person who breaks into systems

11 Clues: software – Malware • Type of scam email • Unauthorized access to data • Scrambles data to protect it • Code flaw that can be exploited • A person who breaks into systems • A ____ firewall protects networks • Frequent advice: keep this updated • Secret string used to access a system • Type of attack that overwhelms servers • ____ engineer, manipulates people to gain access

Cybersecurity Terminology 2025-06-25

Cybersecurity Terminology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The process of encoding information in such a way that only authorized parties can access it
  2. The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
  3. A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
  4. The state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. In cybersecurity, a weakness that can be exploited.
  5. Short for "malicious software," it's any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network
Down
  1. A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid
  2. Software used to prevent, detect, and remove malicious software
  3. The process of decoding
  4. An attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system
  5. This is perhaps the most ubiquitous prefix in the field, indicating anything related to computers, networks, or the internet.
  6. The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.

11 Clues: The process of decoding • Software used to prevent, detect, and remove malicious software • A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data. • An attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system • The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks • ...

Technology Crossword 2025-02-20

Technology Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - Digital or virtual currency.
  2. - Gadgets you can wear.
  3. - Algorithms that improve over time.
  4. - Fifth generation mobile network.
  5. - Identification using physical traits.
  6. - Enhanced view of the real world.
  7. - Manipulation of matter on an atomic scale.
  8. - Network of connected devices.
  9. - Protection against digital threats.
  10. - Advanced subset of machine learning.
Down
  1. - Advanced computing using quantum bits.
  2. - Secure digital ledger technology.
  3. - Large sets of complex data.
  4. - Machines that mimic human thinking.
  5. - Extracting useful information from data.
  6. - Automated household devices.
  7. - Processing data near the source.
  8. - Technology dealing with robots.
  9. - Immersive digital environment.
  10. - Storing data on remote servers.

20 Clues: - Gadgets you can wear. • - Large sets of complex data. • - Digital or virtual currency. • - Automated household devices. • - Network of connected devices. • - Immersive digital environment. • - Technology dealing with robots. • - Storing data on remote servers. • - Fifth generation mobile network. • - Enhanced view of the real world. • - Processing data near the source. • ...

Summer Leigh Duchow #1 2025-09-03

Summer Leigh Duchow #1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Ready, Set?
  2. My ultimate plan with you
  3. Our red light activity
  4. My biggest physical fear
  5. My name in Stardew
  6. The color of my eyes
  7. Arms and?
  8. My major
  9. the noun end to all my letters
  10. Type of flora in my favorite movie
Down
  1. Pinky
  2. My favorite of your physical features
  3. Our Cat in Stardew
  4. Time period of our first LD Movie
  5. Your Major
  6. Favorite Color
  7. Our first date
  8. how bigI love you
  9. My roommate's name
  10. The dessert from our picnic
  11. End of sentance nickname

21 Clues: Pinky • My major • Arms and? • Your Major • Ready, Set? • Favorite Color • Our first date • how bigI love you • Our Cat in Stardew • My name in Stardew • My roommate's name • The color of my eyes • Our red light activity • My biggest physical fear • End of sentance nickname • My ultimate plan with you • The dessert from our picnic • the noun end to all my letters • Time period of our first LD Movie • ...

Steven Barrow 2025-01-28

Steven Barrow crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Experienced in 20 years
  2. State that he moved to first?
  3. Favorite Football team?
  4. High School attended?
  5. Engineering School attended?
Down
  1. Where parents are from?
  2. First Degree in College?
  3. First Masters Degree?
  4. Second Masters Degree?
  5. Born in __________ Canada?

10 Clues: First Masters Degree? • High School attended? • Second Masters Degree? • Where parents are from? • Experienced in 20 years • Favorite Football team? • First Degree in College? • Born in __________ Canada? • Engineering School attended? • State that he moved to first?

Password Security 2024-09-26

Password Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. What is recommended to use instead of a password for better security?
  2. What term describes nearly flawless simulations of people and voices created by scammers?
  3. What technology has enhanced hackers’ abilities to create realistic phishing, voice, and video scams?
Down
  1. What button in Outlook helps report suspicious emails?
  2. During which month is Cybersecurity Awareness Month celebrated?
  3. What is the name of the Cybersecurity Awareness Viva Engage community (3 words)?
  4. What type of authentication is abbreviated as MFA?
  5. What is the term for fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity?
  6. How many minutes can it take for hackers to discover a six-character password?
  7. What is the name of the company-approved, secure password manager mentioned?

10 Clues: What type of authentication is abbreviated as MFA? • What button in Outlook helps report suspicious emails? • During which month is Cybersecurity Awareness Month celebrated? • What is recommended to use instead of a password for better security? • What is the name of the company-approved, secure password manager mentioned? • ...

TIMPANOGOS NIST VPN FULTON COMPASSIONATE CLOUD 4 FORENSICS CYBERSECURITY AMBASSADORS 2024-11-30

TIMPANOGOS NIST VPN FULTON COMPASSIONATE CLOUD 4 FORENSICS CYBERSECURITY AMBASSADORS crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Domain, Different Era: Cloud
  2. for IT&C Home: Fulton
  3. BYU give back: Ambassadors
  4. standards body: NIST
  5. work connection: VPN
Down
  1. opportunity (good person): Compassionate
  2. of the Wasatch 7: Timpanogos
  3. elective: Forensics
  4. of unofficial emphases: 4
  5. honors at NIATEC: CyberSecurity

10 Clues: elective: Forensics • standards body: NIST • work connection: VPN • for IT&C Home: Fulton • of unofficial emphases: 4 • BYU give back: Ambassadors • of the Wasatch 7: Timpanogos • Domain, Different Era: Cloud • honors at NIATEC: CyberSecurity • opportunity (good person): Compassionate

CyberSecurity Awareness - Cyber Knowledge 2024-09-24

CyberSecurity Awareness - Cyber Knowledge crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is a cybersecurity threat in which attackers use QR codes to redirect victims to malicious websites or prompt them to download harmful content.
  2. email that is not wanted, email that is sent to large numbers of people and that consists mostly of advertising
  3. a weakness that can be accidentally triggered or intentionally exploited
  4. a software update inserted (or patched) into the code of an executable program that fixes bugs, installs new drivers
  5. computer software that is provided usually for free but contains advertisements
  6. a type of malicious software—or malware—that prevents you from accessing your computer files, systems, or networks and demands you pay a ransom for their return. Ransomware attacks can cause costly disruptions to operations and the loss of critical information and data.
  7. a program that is designed to harm a computer by deleting data,
  8. a string of words and characters that you type in to authenticate yourself
  9. preventive cybersecurity action
  10. a scam by which an email user is duped into revealing personal or confidential information which the scammer can use illicitly
  11. A tailgating attack is a breach of security where an unauthorized actor gains access to a controlled area by closely following someone with legitimate access credentials.
  12. a usually small self-contained and self-replicating computer program that invades computers on a network and usually performs a destructive action
Down
  1. the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain sensitive information by manipulating an individual into revealing secure information
  2. measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or attack
  3. having or showing realization, perception, or knowledge
  4. Employs deceptive text messages (SMS) to lure victims into sharing personal information or clicking malicious links.
  5. software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning
  6. computer software that secretly records information about the way you use your computer
  7. a potential circumstance, entity or event capable of exploiting a vulnerability and causing harm
  8. a secret series of numbers or letters that allows you to use a computer system
  9. Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is defined as: Any representation of information that permits the identity of an individual to whom the information applies to be reasonably inferred by either direct or indirect mean

21 Clues: preventive cybersecurity action • having or showing realization, perception, or knowledge • a program that is designed to harm a computer by deleting data, • software designed to interfere with a computer's normal functioning • a weakness that can be accidentally triggered or intentionally exploited • ...

inglês técnico 2025-07-29

inglês técnico crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Rede de computadores
  2. Protege redes contra acessos não autorizados
  3. Rede global de comunicação
  4. Técnica de codificação de informações
  5. Sequência de passos para resolver um problema
  6. Partes físicas do computador
  7. Correção de erros em programas
  8. Dispositivo que direciona dados na rede
Down
  1. Computador
  2. Programas de computador
  3. Banco de dados
  4. Ponto de interação entre usuário e sistema
  5. Segurança cibernética
  6. Armazenamento e processamento remoto
  7. Servidor que armazena e gerencia dados

15 Clues: Computador • Banco de dados • Rede de computadores • Segurança cibernética • Programas de computador • Rede global de comunicação • Partes físicas do computador • Correção de erros em programas • Armazenamento e processamento remoto • Técnica de codificação de informações • Servidor que armazena e gerencia dados • Dispositivo que direciona dados na rede • ...

CSec 2023-11-01

CSec crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cybersecurity work result that gives a conclusive statement about the status of the cybersecurity-related quotation, concept, implementation, verification and validation activities within a project.
Down
  1. Role responsible to create the cybersecurity concept.
  2. Abbreviation used for Cybersecurity Engineering process.
  3. The international standard for the automotive industry, addressing cybersecurity risks within modern road vehicles.

4 Clues: Role responsible to create the cybersecurity concept. • Abbreviation used for Cybersecurity Engineering process. • The international standard for the automotive industry, addressing cybersecurity risks within modern road vehicles. • ...

Cybersecurity Awareness Crossword 2024-10-17

Cybersecurity Awareness Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A piece of data about your online history that creates a trail of crumbs
  2. A file or program that appears legitimate but is actually malicious
  3. Manipulating individuals to divulge confidential information
  4. An authentication method of verifying a user’s identity using two or more different methods
  5. A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
  6. Software that secretly monitors and collects information from a computer
  7. A method of securing data by converting it into a code
  8. When bad actors create a fake identity to send phishing emails
Down
  1. A decoy system set up to attract and analyze cyber attackers
  2. Protects your computer from viruses
  3. Unauthorized access by following someone into a secure area
  4. A type of malware that demands payment to restore access to data
  5. A software update that fixes security vulnerabilities
  6. A secret word or phrase used to access a computer system
  7. Unauthorized access to data in a system
  8. A method of securing data by converting it into a code
  9. Software designed to harm or exploit any programmable device
  10. A scam where a person is tricked into giving personal information

18 Clues: Protects your computer from viruses • Unauthorized access to data in a system • A software update that fixes security vulnerabilities • A method of securing data by converting it into a code • A method of securing data by converting it into a code • A secret word or phrase used to access a computer system • Unauthorized access by following someone into a secure area • ...

Cybersecurity Week Crossword 2025-08-28

Cybersecurity Week Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data
  2. Sofware that automatically displays advertisements
  3. A small file from a website that tracks your actions
  4. Publishing someone's personal information online without their consent
  5. Practice of granting required access to authorized persons based on job requirements
  6. Occurs when an unauthorised person bypasses access control measures for a restricted area by being granted access through an authorised user, who subjects themselves to the access control measures
  7. Bulk or unwanted emails
  8. A combination of username, password or biometrics to authenticate access a system
  9. Type of attack that overwhelms a system or network with excessive requests, making it unusable to legitimate users
  10. A technique used to disguise the sender's identity to gain sensitive information
  11. A person that has the potential to or causes actual damage to an organisation through using their authorized access to systems
  12. Method of exploiting social interactions that trick users to reveal sensitive information to gain access to a system
Down
  1. Software to disrupt, damage or gain unauthorised access to a computer system
  2. A website used to attract hackers, without risking corporate data
  3. Area of study where machines are programmed to reason, learn and act similar to human intelligence
  4. Malicious software that prevents access to a system until a ransom is paid
  5. A form of social engineering that is done via email or other messages

17 Clues: Bulk or unwanted emails • Sofware that automatically displays advertisements • A small file from a website that tracks your actions • A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data • A website used to attract hackers, without risking corporate data • A form of social engineering that is done via email or other messages • ...

How well do you know the Gagnon Family? 2023-12-03

How well do you know the Gagnon Family? crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Christina's career field
  2. Travis's nemesis
  3. Travis's career field
  4. Corbin's favorite band
  5. Best weather in the world
  6. Savior of the world
  7. Edmond's hobby horse
  8. Welcome to ________, I love you
  9. Travis and Christina's shared heritage
  10. Where Edmond met Eugene
  11. Edmond's overlord
  12. Where Travis met Christina
Down
  1. Former cult leader
  2. Best grocery store outside of Texas
  3. Edmond's career field
  4. Edmond's roommate
  5. Corbin's roommate
  6. Best burger chain
  7. Corbin's birthplace
  8. Christina's obsession
  9. Travis's favorite vacation
  10. Favorite car maker
  11. Where Corbin met Philip
  12. Best grocery store in Texas
  13. Christina's favorite band

25 Clues: Travis's nemesis • Edmond's roommate • Corbin's roommate • Best burger chain • Edmond's overlord • Former cult leader • Favorite car maker • Corbin's birthplace • Savior of the world • Edmond's hobby horse • Edmond's career field • Travis's career field • Christina's obsession • Corbin's favorite band • Where Corbin met Philip • Where Edmond met Eugene • Christina's career field • ...

american33 2024-06-08

american33 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Sustainable energy sources.
  2. Technology in biological research.
  3. Technology on an atomic scale.
  4. Large sets of complex data.
  5. Private space exploration company.
  6. Protection of internet connected systems.
  7. Technology involving robots.
  8. Popular electric vehicle.
  9. Internet of Things.
  10. Technology worn on the body.
  11. Amazon's virtual assistant.
  12. Automated home technology.
Down
  1. Virtual model of a physical object.
  2. Process of making three-dimensional objects.
  3. Digital currency using encryption.
  4. Remote diagnosis and treatment.
  5. Highspeed internet cables.
  6. Type of reality merging physical and digital.
  7. Type of computing involving quantum states.
  8. Study of genomes.

20 Clues: Study of genomes. • Internet of Things. • Popular electric vehicle. • Highspeed internet cables. • Automated home technology. • Sustainable energy sources. • Large sets of complex data. • Amazon's virtual assistant. • Technology involving robots. • Technology worn on the body. • Technology on an atomic scale. • Remote diagnosis and treatment. • Digital currency using encryption. • ...

CyberSecurity Terms (Participation 3) 2023-01-28

CyberSecurity Terms (Participation 3) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Lots of attackers preventing users
  2. Tricking users to click an image
  3. Malware disguised as normal software
  4. Public internet access
  5. Malware that tracks you
  6. Bring your own device
  7. Attack seeking out personal info
  8. Malware that makes you pay
  9. Attack that exploits unknown vulnerability
  10. Making data unreadable by scrambling
  11. Shield for data
  12. Network pro learning hacking techniques
Down
  1. Malicious hackers
  2. Security keeping internet users safe
  3. Software that is harmful
  4. Software that checks for malware
  5. Malware that displays ads
  6. Media altered realistically
  7. Virtual private network
  8. Unauthorized access to sensitive info

20 Clues: Shield for data • Malicious hackers • Bring your own device • Public internet access • Malware that tracks you • Virtual private network • Software that is harmful • Malware that displays ads • Malware that makes you pay • Media altered realistically • Software that checks for malware • Tricking users to click an image • Attack seeking out personal info • ...

Cybercryptics: A Crossword for the IT Detective 2023-10-31

Cybercryptics: A Crossword for the IT Detective crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Protection against malware
  2. Intelligence The wizard behind the curtain
  3. The superhero of software integration
  4. Data recovery
  5. A magical land of digital storage in the sky
  6. Online scam
  7. Analytics The detective of the data world
  8. Interconnected computers
  9. Website address
  10. The defender of the digital realm
  11. Computer programs
  12. Network Security Barrier
Down
  1. A code-scrambling lock for your data
  2. Digital ledger
  3. Wreaks havoc on your computer
  4. Network traffic controller
  5. Malicious Software
  6. Central data host
  7. of Things The tech spider web connecting all the things
  8. Information storage

20 Clues: Online scam • Data recovery • Digital ledger • Website address • Central data host • Computer programs • Malicious Software • Information storage • Interconnected computers • Network Security Barrier • Protection against malware • Network traffic controller • Wreaks havoc on your computer • The defender of the digital realm • A code-scrambling lock for your data • ...

Trade school vs 4-year college 2024-02-26

Trade school vs 4-year college crossword puzzle
Across
  1. provide health care info
  2. works with customers
  3. program systems that work with info
  4. works with money
  5. justices for criminals
  6. Bills medicine
  7. could be describes as beauty worker
  8. combination vehicle driver
  9. cheaper and takes less time
Down
  1. therapist that messages
  2. Air vehicle maintenance
  3. administrate healthcare
  4. culinary trade
  5. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
  6. program info tech
  7. Longer and more expensive
  8. protecting online platforms
  9. works with hair
  10. diagnose and fix cars
  11. work with different metals

20 Clues: culinary trade • Bills medicine • works with hair • works with money • program info tech • works with customers • diagnose and fix cars • justices for criminals • therapist that messages • Air vehicle maintenance • administrate healthcare • provide health care info • Longer and more expensive • combination vehicle driver • work with different metals • protecting online platforms • ...

Digital Citizenship Vocabulary 2022-05-09

Digital Citizenship Vocabulary crossword puzzle
Across
  1. digital data.
  2. Legal protection of intellectual
  3. Data and files are available to
  4. goods or services.
  5. Responsible use of technology
  6. unlawful or criminal use
  7. Using the intellectual property of
  8. Equal access to the Internet.
  9. A benchmark model for website
Down
  1. Everything you leave behind on the
  2. Privacy of data.
  3. Privacy of data.
  4. Unauthorized access to data or a
  5. The state of being protected
  6. A word, phrase, or symbol
  7. as your own.
  8. Data has not been tampered with.
  9. Online behavior
  10. using, or selling an
  11. Digital etiquette
  12. A right to prevent others from
  13. Internet Service Provider

22 Clues: as your own. • digital data. • Online behavior • Privacy of data. • Privacy of data. • Digital etiquette • goods or services. • using, or selling an • unlawful or criminal use • A word, phrase, or symbol • Internet Service Provider • The state of being protected • Responsible use of technology • Equal access to the Internet. • A benchmark model for website • A right to prevent others from • ...

How well do you know Nick? 2021-05-16

How well do you know Nick? crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Nick favorite girl
  2. What does he hunt in Texas?
  3. Favorite sport
  4. Fathers name.
  5. What will Nick major in in college?
  6. Mothers name.
Down
  1. Where was Nick born?
  2. Make of Nick's truck?
  3. Month Nick was born.
  4. Where will he attend college?

10 Clues: Fathers name. • Mothers name. • Favorite sport • Nick favorite girl • Where was Nick born? • Month Nick was born. • Make of Nick's truck? • What does he hunt in Texas? • Where will he attend college? • What will Nick major in in college?

Productive Techs Crossword Puzzle 2023-10-10

Productive Techs Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. How you can help me grow my business
  2. We offer dependable ______ against digital threats
  3. My retail experience in tech
  4. One-on-one tech advise session
  5. State born and raised
  6. My name
  7. My profession
Down
  1. Ongoing commitment for specialized services
  2. Continuous measure of system health under our watch
  3. My primary remote management tool
  4. My business
  5. New service package subscription
  6. Regular checkups for optimal performance

13 Clues: My name • My business • My profession • State born and raised • My retail experience in tech • One-on-one tech advise session • New service package subscription • My primary remote management tool • How you can help me grow my business • Regular checkups for optimal performance • Ongoing commitment for specialized services • We offer dependable ______ against digital threats • ...

ICT EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY GRADES 2024-09-29

ICT EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY GRADES crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Visual content for education.
  2. Immersive digital environment experience.
  3. Replication of real-world scenarios.
  4. Audio program for listening.
  5. Recording of screen activities.
  6. Step-by-step problem-solving procedure.
  7. Protection against online threats.
  8. Software for specific tasks.
  9. Moving images for storytelling.
Down
  1. Producing physical objects from digital models.
  2. Connected devices for communication.
  3. Information used for analysis.
  4. Interactive display for learning.
  5. Online writing and sharing.
  6. Creating interactive educational games.

15 Clues: Online writing and sharing. • Audio program for listening. • Software for specific tasks. • Visual content for education. • Information used for analysis. • Recording of screen activities. • Moving images for storytelling. • Interactive display for learning. • Protection against online threats. • Connected devices for communication. • Replication of real-world scenarios. • ...

Mrs. Dewey - CSIT - Operating System and Configuration 2021-10-08

Mrs. Dewey - CSIT - Operating System and Configuration crossword puzzle
Across
  1. released 2012
  2. how to get OS on device
  3. copy of data stored elsewhere
  4. founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen
  5. released 2009
  6. to customize and configure the OS
Down
  1. basic input output system
  2. released 2015
  3. protects devices & data from harm(2words)
  4. stores, retrieves, and processes data
  5. a logical division of a hard disk
  6. best teacher
  7. loaded on a device(answer is abbreviated)
  8. network connecting computers globally

14 Clues: best teacher • released 2012 • released 2015 • released 2009 • how to get OS on device • basic input output system • copy of data stored elsewhere • a logical division of a hard disk • to customize and configure the OS • founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen • stores, retrieves, and processes data • network connecting computers globally • protects devices & data from harm(2words) • ...

day 1 2022-03-29

day 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Steve Smith used to play...?
  2. Only drinks beer with lemon in it
  3. Year of foundation
  4. To which cybersecurity framework is Pentera mapped?
  5. Which department did the first POCs?
  6. First customer's industry
  7. Arik's given name on passport
Down
  1. NA office based in
  2. Prior to Pentera
  3. Mike Magno's dog
  4. An X folk-dancer
  5. Chen started his career as

12 Clues: Prior to Pentera • Mike Magno's dog • An X folk-dancer • NA office based in • Year of foundation • First customer's industry • Chen started his career as • Steve Smith used to play...? • Arik's given name on passport • Only drinks beer with lemon in it • Which department did the first POCs? • To which cybersecurity framework is Pentera mapped?

All About Cindy & Kevin! 2024-07-27

All About Cindy & Kevin! crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Kevin’s job
  2. Cindy’s job
  3. Our Favorite Place for Anniversary Trips
  4. Where Kevin is from (city)
  5. Where Cindy is from (city)
  6. Kevin’s Last Name
Down
  1. Our 1st Date
  2. Where HE asked HER out AND proposed
  3. Name of our Female Dog
  4. The breed of our fur babies
  5. Name of our Male Dog
  6. Cindy’s Last Name

12 Clues: Kevin’s job • Cindy’s job • Our 1st Date • Cindy’s Last Name • Kevin’s Last Name • Name of our Male Dog • Name of our Female Dog • Where Kevin is from (city) • Where Cindy is from (city) • The breed of our fur babies • Where HE asked HER out AND proposed • Our Favorite Place for Anniversary Trips

Cyber Security Crossword 2021-09-26

Cyber Security Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Malicious computer program (not to be confused with Corona)
  2. A defensive technology designed to keep the bad guys out. They can be hardware or software-based.
  3. A type of malicious software that locks your files until you pay up
  4. Unwanted but not malicious emails
  5. The process of encoding data to prevent theft by ensuring the data can only be accessed with a key.
  6. Short name for MALicious softWARE
  7. Sending a fake email to try and personal or sensitive information
Down
  1. The creators of our anime cybersecurity traing videos
  2. A type of malware that functions by spying on user activity without their knowledge
  3. Secret word or phrase used to gain access to a system (the longer the better)
  4. The name of the cybersecurity drama series (no space)
  5. The moment a hacker successfully exploits a vulnerability in a computer or device, and gains access to its files and network or if you were to send customer details to the wrong person.

12 Clues: Unwanted but not malicious emails • Short name for MALicious softWARE • The creators of our anime cybersecurity traing videos • The name of the cybersecurity drama series (no space) • Malicious computer program (not to be confused with Corona) • Sending a fake email to try and personal or sensitive information • ...

Cyber Security 2023-08-17

Cyber Security crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a quick access website based directory
  2. Entering into someone or something else’s data stream either by means of hacking or password changing.
  3. Being in favor of, or creating aspects towards a decision that will skew an argument at the expense of reputation.
  4. Company, known as a open network browser
  5. the world wide web is also known as
  6. The remnant that is left after browsing. Could be seen by researching through search history and clicking confirmation tickets.
Down
  1. Known as an asset in the stock market, these are an investment type
  2. False hyperlinks made in order to create data infiltration, used as a tactic, primary objective of account takeover.
  3. Trademarking an intellectual property in order to avoid copying an idea, commonly used in business material.
  4. an accessible tech support
  5. Protective strategy tailored towards the internet, an ever evolving shield against data infiltration.
  6. Company, known for computer backup and storage networking
  7. The street credit as well as infamy an idea creates.
  8. Company, known for cybersecurity basics software, recently deceased creator
  9. often used as a financial tolerance policy, this is used to measure the amount of danger one can obtain without failure.

15 Clues: an accessible tech support • the world wide web is also known as • a quick access website based directory • Company, known as a open network browser • The street credit as well as infamy an idea creates. • Company, known for computer backup and storage networking • Known as an asset in the stock market, these are an investment type • ...

Career Services: Cybersecurity Crossword 2025-03-24

Career Services: Cybersecurity Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
  2. The process of verifying a user’s identity.
  3. The process of converting data into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access.
  4. A type of malware that locks or encrypts a victim’s files and demands payment for their release.
  5. A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
  6. A simulated cyber attack to test a system’s security.
  7. A tool that collects and analyzes security logs (Security Information and Event Management).
Down
  1. A security process that requires two forms of verification also known as 2FA.
  2. Protects devices like desktops, laptops, and mobile devices from cyber threats by implementing measures to prevent, detect, and respond to malicious activity.
  3. A type of malware that secretly gathers information from a user’s device.
  4. A person who gains unauthorized access to systems or networks.
  5. Malicious software designed to damage or disrupt computer systems.
  6. Software that detects and removes malicious programs from a computer.
  7. A cybersecurity professional who tests systems for vulnerabilities to improve security.
  8. A cyber attack where hackers trick people into revealing sensitive information through fake emails or websites.

15 Clues: The process of verifying a user’s identity. • A simulated cyber attack to test a system’s security. • A person who gains unauthorized access to systems or networks. • Malicious software designed to damage or disrupt computer systems. • Software that detects and removes malicious programs from a computer. • ...

Tiffany & Matt 2023-03-14

Tiffany & Matt crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The Bride's maiden name
  2. The wedding month!
  3. The holiday the couple met on
  4. "You may now ____ the bride."
  5. The Groom's hometown
  6. The month he proposed
  7. The Bride's ethnicity
  8. A small, circular band. Typically of precious metal.
  9. The Bride's favorite movie series
  10. The Groom's occupation
Down
  1. Degree The Bride graduated with
  2. The city he proposed at
  3. The fraternity The Groom is in
  4. The Groom's favorite sport
  5. Mr. & Mrs. _______
  6. The Best Man
  7. "____ is in the air!"
  8. The name of the couple's first pet
  9. The Matron of Honor
  10. Location of the first date (restaurant)

20 Clues: The Best Man • The wedding month! • Mr. & Mrs. _______ • The Matron of Honor • The Groom's hometown • "____ is in the air!" • The month he proposed • The Bride's ethnicity • The Groom's occupation • The Bride's maiden name • The city he proposed at • The Groom's favorite sport • The holiday the couple met on • "You may now ____ the bride." • The fraternity The Groom is in • ...

IEM Social Media Crossword Puzzle 2021-07-22

IEM Social Media Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Practicing personal appreciation
  2. VDEM’s #______Monday
  3. The CISA, FBI, and the NSA published a Joint ____ Advisory
  4. Know ______ (Call to action)
  5. Have you made a family ____ plan?
  6. FEMA announced two initiatives to address
  7. Tool for public safety and emergency response
  8. IEM Spotlight
  9. Thank you postal workers
  10. Rapidly spreading variant
  11. Hire a _____ Day
Down
  1. Beat the…
  2. July Holiday
  3. Give Something Away Day
  4. Hernando County, Florida
  5. Summer heat brings increased risk
  6. Conservation Day
  7. IEM Senior Executive Advisor providing insight
  8. First hurricane of the 2021 season
  9. Connect with county leaders

20 Clues: Beat the… • July Holiday • IEM Spotlight • Conservation Day • Hire a _____ Day • VDEM’s #______Monday • Give Something Away Day • Hernando County, Florida • Thank you postal workers • Rapidly spreading variant • Connect with county leaders • Know ______ (Call to action) • Practicing personal appreciation • Summer heat brings increased risk • Have you made a family ____ plan? • ...

Security Safety 2023-07-19

Security Safety crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Biological user authentication methods
  2. Software used to prevent cyberattacks
  3. Malicious web browser advertisements
  4. Publishing private user information
  5. Blocks fraudulent network traffic
  6. Maliciously placed computer system infection
  7. Attacker changes DNS server information
  8. Intimidating and threatening electronic communication
  9. Words used for account access
Down
  1. Tracks user's keystrokes
  2. Practice of protecting computer systems
  3. Computer networks used for cyberattacks
  4. Forceful hacker password guessing technique
  5. Fraudulent solicitation through an email
  6. More than two authentication techniques
  7. Requires users to confirm identity
  8. Tracks user's online behavior
  9. Plans and implements security measures
  10. Malicious click tricks
  11. Use of fake website addresses

20 Clues: Malicious click tricks • Tracks user's keystrokes • Tracks user's online behavior • Use of fake website addresses • Words used for account access • Blocks fraudulent network traffic • Requires users to confirm identity • Publishing private user information • Malicious web browser advertisements • Software used to prevent cyberattacks • Biological user authentication methods • ...

Jas & Cian: Sip & Solve 2024-07-30

Jas & Cian: Sip & Solve crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cian's family cat's name
  2. Cian's coffee order
  3. The month we got engaged
  4. Number of degrees Jasvin has
  5. City that Cian was born in
  6. The location of our first date
  7. Where do we live
  8. Jasvin's birthday month
  9. Jasvin's favourite Marvel character
  10. Jasvin's middle name
  11. The subject Jasvin teaches
Down
  1. The honeymoon destination
  2. The gemstone in Jasvin's engagement ring
  3. The policy area Cian works in
  4. Our favourite board game
  5. Cian's university
  6. The number of bridesmaids
  7. Our first overseas holiday
  8. Jasvin's home town
  9. The number of groomsmen
  10. Cian's football team
  11. Cian's middle name

22 Clues: Where do we live • Cian's university • Jasvin's home town • Cian's middle name • Cian's coffee order • Cian's football team • Jasvin's middle name • The number of groomsmen • Jasvin's birthday month • Cian's family cat's name • Our favourite board game • The month we got engaged • The honeymoon destination • The number of bridesmaids • Our first overseas holiday • City that Cian was born in • ...

public safty crossword 2024-08-20

public safty crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. control, to protect dangered animals and control thm
  2. to protect the city and people
  3. watch over an area
  4. protected
  5. security of things online
  6. to watch out for
  7. help minor injuries
  8. sound for an emergency
  9. to be quiet and away from windows
Down
  1. danger
  2. unexpected dangerous situation
  3. a statement that could mean possible danger
  4. to protect
  5. let someone know something important
  6. saving someone from danger
  7. flames
  8. to be kept safe
  9. to clear out quickly
  10. health, health of the population
  11. medical attention on the move
  12. being protected

21 Clues: danger • flames • protected • to protect • to be kept safe • being protected • to watch out for • watch over an area • help minor injuries • to clear out quickly • sound for an emergency • security of things online • saving someone from danger • medical attention on the move • unexpected dangerous situation • to protect the city and people • health, health of the population • ...

CYBERSECURITY CROSSWORD CHALLENGE 2024-10-20

CYBERSECURITY CROSSWORD CHALLENGE crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An attack using computer program to guess the correct user credentials
  2. If you receive suspicious ____ then hover over it with your mouse before clicking to make sure it is real.
  3. Protocol used for encryption which protects data in transit
  4. A piece of data stored on your device by websites you visit. Not chocolate chip, though
  5. Harmful computer programs such as viruses, worms, and trojans used by hackers to gain access to your computer and cause destruction.
  6. Spoofing is when bad actors create a fake ______ and send phish emails to imitate a business
  7. Encryption technique used to protect data
  8. A sequence of words or text used to control access to a computer; similar to a password.
  9. A big surprise problem in your computer. Sometimes it is small like an ant or big like a cricket"
Down
  1. The act of tricking someone into giving up sensitive information
  2. System(software or hardware) used to manage network security and monitor traffic
  3. A flaw or weakness in a computer system that could be exploited to violate the system’s security.
  4. Unauthorized disclosure of this category of classified information could be expected to cause damage to organisation security
  5. Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact agency operations, assets, or individuals.
  6. This testing simulates a full stack attack, probing every possible weakness
  7. Malicious program that can replicate itself

16 Clues: Encryption technique used to protect data • Malicious program that can replicate itself • Protocol used for encryption which protects data in transit • The act of tricking someone into giving up sensitive information • An attack using computer program to guess the correct user credentials • ...

CYBERSECURITY CROSSWORD CHALLENGE 2024-10-20

CYBERSECURITY CROSSWORD CHALLENGE crossword puzzle
Across
  1. If you receive suspicious ____ then hover over it with your mouse before clicking to make sure it is real.
  2. Encryption technique used to protect data
  3. A big surprise problem in your computer. Sometimes it is small like an ant or big like a cricket"
  4. Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact agency operations, assets, or individuals.
  5. A sequence of words or text used to control access to a computer; similar to a password.
  6. System(software or hardware) used to manage network security and monitor traffic
  7. Malicious program that can replicate itself
  8. An attack using computer program to guess the correct user credentials
  9. This testing simulates a full stack attack, probing every possible weakness
Down
  1. Unauthorized disclosure of this category of classified information could be expected to cause damage to organisation security
  2. Protocol used for encryption which protects data in transit
  3. Spoofing is when bad actors create a fake ______ and send phish emails to imitate a business
  4. The act of tricking someone into giving up sensitive information
  5. Harmful computer programs such as viruses, worms, and trojans used by hackers to gain access to your computer and cause destruction.
  6. A flaw or weakness in a computer system that could be exploited to violate the system’s security.
  7. A piece of data stored on your device by websites you visit. Not chocolate chip, though

16 Clues: Encryption technique used to protect data • Malicious program that can replicate itself • Protocol used for encryption which protects data in transit • The act of tricking someone into giving up sensitive information • An attack using computer program to guess the correct user credentials • ...

Cyber Hackers & Cybersecurity 2023-06-01

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

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

Cybersecurity revision crossword 2022-01-31

Cybersecurity revision crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Checks incoming and outgoing network traffic for threats
  2. Hackers with no technical hacking knowledge
  3. Mathematically converts data into a form that is unreadable without a key
  4. Updating software to remove vulnerabilities automatically
  5. Type of testing that tests a network for vulnerabilities
  6. Directly observing someone enter personal details eg Pin, password
  7. Looking at common attacks and methods to protect ourselves and our networks against attacks
Down
  1. Inventing a scenario to obtaining personal information
  2. Verifying the identity of a user or process
  3. Raw facts and figures
  4. Created from the user fingerprint, iris, retina, facial, voice
  5. gaining unauthorised access to or control of a computer system
  6. Adverts for products a user may be interested in, based on internet history
  7. Distributed Denial of Service
  8. Data that has been processed and has context
  9. Completely Automated Public Turing Test To Tell Computers and Humans Apart

16 Clues: Raw facts and figures • Distributed Denial of Service • Verifying the identity of a user or process • Hackers with no technical hacking knowledge • Data that has been processed and has context • Inventing a scenario to obtaining personal information • Checks incoming and outgoing network traffic for threats • Type of testing that tests a network for vulnerabilities • ...

Cybersecurity Crossword Challenge 2025-08-19

Cybersecurity Crossword Challenge crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A fake email or text that tries to steal information.
  2. Keeping personal and health information protected.
  3. Written rules that guide safe and compliant practices.
  4. Software designed to damage or steal data.
  5. Must be sent from a secured machine when it contains PHI.
  6. When private or confidential information is accessed without permission.
  7. What you should file if you notice a privacy or security issue.
Down
  1. Information that must not be shared with unauthorized people.
  2. A secret word used to log in securely.
  3. The law that protects patient health information.
  4. How systems, files, and conversations should always be kept.
  5. Extra login security using a code or device.
  6. What staff must wear to access the building.
  7. Abbreviation for Protected Health Information.
  8. A review process to check compliance with rules.
  9. What you do to computers, doors, or files when unattended.

16 Clues: A secret word used to log in securely. • Software designed to damage or steal data. • Extra login security using a code or device. • What staff must wear to access the building. • Abbreviation for Protected Health Information. • A review process to check compliance with rules. • The law that protects patient health information. • ...

PhD crossword 2023-02-25

PhD crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Antica istituzione alcolica del venerdì
  2. Il cognome del direttore d'istituto più odiato
  3. È severamente vietato prenderlo a Fai della Paganella
  4. Ci vanno coloro che vengono licenziati
  5. Osservare per essere ...
  6. Strumenti a percussione usati durante i rituali post mensa
  7. Si usa fare alla Winter School
  8. Nome dello startupper più influente degli ultimi anni
  9. Delle API... Ne fece una passione
  10. Nome del trofeo assegnato a chi si aggiudica il Valico dei 3 Faggi
  11. l'ambrosia della mensa
  12. L'autore di celebri racconti erotici
  13. Seconda solo dopo la riduzione della CO2
  14. Progetto inculata (solo per te)
  15. Tutti quanti vogliamo essere come lui
  16. Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
  17. Soprannome dello storico direttore dell'IIT
  18. Gioco virale inventato per passare il tempo a mensa
  19. Il Quentin non Tarantino
  20. Città famosa per i suoi tortini stopposi
Down
  1. Scrisse "general_used_RAM_gt_75%"
  2. Incredibile, straordinario, ...
  3. Famosa località turistica romagnola
  4. Si mangia a colazione
  5. Località di mare conosciuta per lo Smart working
  6. Detto tipico viareggino
  7. Parola che non sa pronunciare Martinelli
  8. L'osservatorio di Cybersecurity
  9. L'ideatore del servizio "Access Policy"
  10. Il Gengis Khan dell'IIT
  11. superstar del bar
  12. Sulla bandiera sarda così come al CNR
  13. Il sosia di Ruggero dei Timidi
  14. Nomignolo affibbiato da Fabio per le persone di basso rango
  15. Nome della signora che fa le tagliatelle più buone della romagna
  16. Common Vulnerability and Exposure
  17. Storico avversario del Rosetti

37 Clues: superstar del bar • Si mangia a colazione • l'ambrosia della mensa • Detto tipico viareggino • Il Gengis Khan dell'IIT • Osservare per essere ... • Il Quentin non Tarantino • Si usa fare alla Winter School • Il sosia di Ruggero dei Timidi • Storico avversario del Rosetti • Incredibile, straordinario, ... • L'osservatorio di Cybersecurity • Progetto inculata (solo per te) • ...

DC9111 2024-08-09

DC9111 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A framework used to manage and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
  2. A cybersecurity tool used to monitor, detect, and respond to threats.
  3. - The process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
  4. The practice of finding and fixing security flaws.
  5. A common online attack method involving fraudulent emails.
  6. A network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing traffic.
  7. An open-source intelligence gathering technique.
  8. A term for ethically hacking a system.
  9. An organized event where hackers test their skills.
  10. The art of disguising communication within another medium.
  11. A type of malware that demands payment for the return of stolen data.
  12. The practice of attacking a system to test its security.
  13. A person who finds and reports security vulnerabilities for rewards.
  14. A malicious program that spreads across systems and networks.
  15. A type of attack where multiple systems flood a target with traffic.
Down
  1. The exploitation of software vulnerabilities by malicious hackers.
  2. The unauthorized access of data in transit.
  3. A cryptographic key used in public key cryptography.
  4. A protocol used for secure internet communication.
  5. The process of analyzing network traffic for malicious activity.
  6. An organization that sets standards for securing information systems.
  7. A type of attack that overwhelms a system with traffic.
  8. A hidden malicious software that provides backdoor access.
  9. A form of social engineering to manipulate users into giving up confidential information.
  10. A global, decentralized group known for hacktivism.
  11. A popular TV series about a hacker with dissociative identity disorder.

26 Clues: A term for ethically hacking a system. • The unauthorized access of data in transit. • An open-source intelligence gathering technique. • The practice of finding and fixing security flaws. • A protocol used for secure internet communication. • An organized event where hackers test their skills. • A global, decentralized group known for hacktivism. • ...

Technology 2024-07-18

Technology crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Protection against online threats
  2. Remote storage accessed via the internet
  3. Simulation of human intelligence
  4. Unm
  5. Secure digital ledger technology
  6. Electronic device for processing data
Down
  1. Programs that run on computers
  2. Simulation of a physical environment
  3. Device that directs network traffic
  4. Global network of connected devices
  5. Software application for mobile devices

11 Clues: Unm • Programs that run on computers • Simulation of human intelligence • Secure digital ledger technology • Protection against online threats • Device that directs network traffic • Global network of connected devices • Simulation of a physical environment • Electronic device for processing data • Software application for mobile devices • ...

nebbycrossword 2025-06-05

nebbycrossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. "This is creepy, ___!"
  2. What I hoped New York was winning
  3. Who I've written a 5k word analysis on the backstory of
  4. Favorite bird...
  5. Favorite Terraria class (LOL)
  6. Took 121 attempts to obtain
  7. Fave Litigation Team member
  8. Cat's name
  9. College Major
Down
  1. Favorite Band
  2. My favorite DSMP member(when I liked it)
  3. Who I ran an update account for
  4. FAVORITE BSD CHARACTER?!?!?!
  5. The Genshin character I wish I could save
  6. Toontown character & Beloved character
  7. "Dear _____"

16 Clues: Cat's name • "Dear _____" • Favorite Band • College Major • Favorite bird... • "This is creepy, ___!" • Took 121 attempts to obtain • Fave Litigation Team member • FAVORITE BSD CHARACTER?!?!?! • Favorite Terraria class (LOL) • Who I ran an update account for • What I hoped New York was winning • Toontown character & Beloved character • My favorite DSMP member(when I liked it) • ...

Girl Scouts Cybersecurity 2022-03-13

Girl Scouts Cybersecurity crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The official procedure or system of rules
  2. A virus that covertly monitors your online behavior without your knowledge or permission
  3. A program that seems to be a helpful but actually is a virus
  4. A string of characters that allows access to a computer system or service
  5. Program instructions or a secret message
  6. A group or system of interconnected people or things
  7. A Software designed to detect and destroy computer viruses
  8. a piece of code which is capable corrupting a system or destroying data
Down
  1. A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data
  2. an identification used by a person with access to a computer, network, or online service
  3. Software that displays unwanted pop-up adverts
  4. copy data from one computer system to another, typically over the internet
  5. A virus that employs encryption to hold a victim's information at ransom
  6. A piece of code that's main goal is to self-replicate and infect other computers while remaining active on infected systems
  7. A secret or disguised way of writing
  8. Digital junk mail

16 Clues: Digital junk mail • A secret or disguised way of writing • Program instructions or a secret message • The official procedure or system of rules • Software that displays unwanted pop-up adverts • A group or system of interconnected people or things • A Software designed to detect and destroy computer viruses • A program that seems to be a helpful but actually is a virus • ...