Cyber Security Crossword
Across
- 2. A tool that allows the user to remain anonymous while using the internet by masking the location and encrypting traffic
- 3. A flaw or weakness that can be used to attack a system or organization
- 4. A secret word or phrase that is used to access a computer system or service
- 5. An internet version of a home address for your computer
- 8. The moment a hacker successfully exploits a vulnerability in a computer or device, and gains access to its files and network
- 9. A wide range of scams when someone impersonates themselves as trustworthy entities in an attempt to obtain information
- 10. A piece of malware that often allows a hacker to gain remote access to a computer through a “back door”
Down
- 1. A software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats
- 6. An audio or video clip that has been edited and manipulated to seem real or believable
- 7. The process of encoding data to prevent theft by ensuring the data can only be accessed with a key