Crossword for Cyber Expert

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Across
  1. 2. Server that forwards requests on behalf of a client
  2. 6. One-way function used to verify data integrity
  3. 7. Copy of data used for recovery
  4. 11. Programming language popular in cybersecurity
  5. 13. Process of converting data into unreadable form
  6. 16. Process of verifying a user's identity
  7. 18. Program that spreads by infecting files
  8. 19. Popular open-source operating system
  9. 20. Small program that automates tasks
  10. 22. Filters network traffic to improve security
  11. 23. Core component of an operating system
  12. 26. Malware that locks data and demands payment
Down
  1. 1. Investigation of digital evidence
  2. 3. Small file a website stores in a browser
  3. 4. Unit of data transmitted over a network
  4. 5. Software update that fixes bugs or vulnerabilities
  5. 8. Secure tunnel for internet traffic
  6. 9. Software that detects and removes malicious programs
  7. 10. Text-based interface for interacting with a computer
  8. 12. Software used to access websites
  9. 14. Scam that tricks users into revealing information
  10. 15. Software designed to damage or disrupt systems
  11. 17. Malicious software disguised as a legitimate program
  12. 21. Method used to encode information
  13. 24. Device that directs network traffic
  14. 25. Secret phrase used to access an account