Cybersecurity Crossword

1. a relatively new cyberattack technique that injects malicious code within digital ads
4. a malware type in which security mechanism is bypassed to access a system
7. a type of malware which replicates from one computer to another
8. refer to the weak point in software code which can be exploited by a threat actor. They are most commonly found in an application like SaaS (Software as a service) software.
9. the person who explores methods for breaching defenses and exploiting weaknesses in a computer system or network

2. a type of malware from cryptovirology that threatens to publish the victim's personal data or permanently block access to it unless a ransom is paid
3. a cybercrime that happens when someone impersonates a trusted contact or brand, pretending to be someone you trust in order to access sensitive personal information
5. refers to any intrusive software developed by cybercriminals (often called “hackers”) to steal data and damage or destroy computers and computer systems
6. an attack that attempts to steal your money, or your identity, by getting you to reveal personal information on websites that pretend to be legitimate