cyber security or something
Across
- 4. — malware that spreads automatically across networks without user action
- 5. citizenship — responsible and safe use of technology and the internet
- 6. — attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a system
- 8. — copy of data stored separately in case of loss or damage
- 12. — program that secretly collects your personal information
- 14. security — protection of computer networks from threats and attacks
- 15. authentication — security method requiring two forms of verification
- 18. — software designed to detect and remove malicious programs
- 19. — process of converting data into a coded form to keep it secure
- 20. — scam where attackers trick users into giving sensitive information via fake messages
Down
- 1. — process of verifying a user’s identity
- 2. — software designed to harm or exploit a computer system
- 3. engineering — manipulation of people to trick them into revealing confidential information
- 7. — software that locks your data and demands payment to unlock it
- 9. — security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
- 10. breach — incident where sensitive information is exposed or stolen
- 11. security — practice of protecting data from unauthorized access or use
- 13. — malware that hides deep in a system to avoid detection
- 16. — a malicious program that spreads by attaching itself to files
- 17. — a secret word or phrase used to access an account