Cyber Security Crossword

3. The four-letter abbreviation for the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in).
6. A self-replicating type of malware that spreads across a network without human intervention.
10. The complex mathematical process of encoding data so that only authorized parties can access it.
11. Installing this regularly patches software vulnerabilities and keeps your operating system secure.
12. A secret string of characters used to authenticate or gain access to a computer system.
15. Software that secretly monitors your system and collects sensitive information about your habits.
19. The MOOC platform developed under the Ministry of Home Affairs to train police in cybercrime investigation.
20. The fraudulent practice of sending emails claiming to be from reputable companies to steal info.

1. Malicious software that encrypts a victim's files and demands payment for the key.
2. Irrelevant, inappropriate, or unsolicited junk messages sent in bulk over the internet.
4. A stealthy malware designed to hide its presence, giving hackers continued privileged access.
5. The national nodal agency responsible for responding to computer security incidents in India.
7. An innovative module launched by I4C that maps the real-time geographic locations of cybercriminals.
8. A service that establishes a secure connection over a public network to hide your IP address.
9. A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
13. A randomized string of numbers sent to your phone used for a single login attempt.
14. A malicious program disguised as legitimate or helpful software to trick you into installing it.
16. A copy of your computer data stored elsewhere so it can be restored after an attack.
17. A foundational software tool designed specifically to scan, detect, and destroy computer viruses.
18. Cyber _______ Kendra is the Government of India's Botnet Cleaning and Malware Analysis Centre.