Cyber Savvy Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. A security system monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic.
  2. 4. A tool that creates a secure connection over public networks.
  3. 6. Malware that misleads users by disguising itself as legitimate software.
  4. 7. The process of encoding information to prevent unauthorized user access.
  5. 10. Deceptive attempts to obtain sensitive information by masking as trustworthy.
  6. 11. Malicious code that replicates by infecting other computer programs.
Down
  1. 1. Software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer server.
  2. 3. Malware that threatens to publish or block data unless paid.
  3. 5. An expert using technical knowledge to overcome a computer obstacle.
  4. 8. A secret string of characters used to confirm a's identity.
  5. 9. Unsolicited messages sent in bulk, often containing malicious links.