BIT&BYTE CROSSWORD

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Across
  1. 5. Unwanted emails sent in bulk to promote a product
  2. 7. Short for "virtual private network"
  3. 8. A way to protect data by scrambling it
  4. 10. A backup copy of data in case of loss
  5. 14. Hacking into a system without permission.
  6. 15. Keeping data safe from unauthorized access, modification, and deletion
  7. 17. Attack that encrypts files and demands payment
  8. 19. Impersonating a trusted entity to steal information
Down
  1. 1. Short for "denial-of-service" attack
  2. 2. The process of identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities
  3. 3. Software that protects against viruses and malware
  4. 4. A sequence of characters used to gain access to a system
  5. 6. Weak point in a system that can be exploited
  6. 9. Malicious software disguised as a legitimate program
  7. 11. Network filtering system to control traffic
  8. 12. Two-factor authentication often uses this
  9. 13. A device that blocks unauthorized access to a network
  10. 16. Social engineering technique using deception to gain information
  11. 18. Strong passwords should include these