Cyber Crossword

5. a collection of private computers that are infected with malicious software that are being controlled without the owner’s knowledge.
6. A simple form of code for software that can be written in word editors.
8. Stands for the National Security Agency and is the official United States cryptologic organization under the Department of Justice. Responsible for global monitoring, collection, and processing of information and data for both foreign and domestic intelligence.
9. Cryptocurrency, a form of electronic cash created by Satoshi Nakamoto.
12. A computer program that records keystrokes made by a user. This user is typically unaware that their actions are being monitored and that a hacker now has access to passwords and other confidential data.
14. A secret word or phrase that is used to access a computer system or service.
15. Software that is in a constant state of updating.

1. The way in which the identity of a user is confirmed.
2. Customizable additions to software for extra functionality.
3. The programs and other operating systems used by a computer.
4. Worms predate viruses and have infected systems since mainframes were the only computers in existence. Worms are also capable of self-replication and may spread by exploiting flaws in applications or through social engineering.
7. Software that can only be run for a limited amount of time before it expires.
10. Code that is embedded into the hardware of a computer.
11. Programs that automatically execute tasks as ordered by the creator of the program that has infected them.
13. The core of a computer’s operating system that houses the most essential functions of the computer.