Cyber Sleuth Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. A trick used to steal money or personal information.
  2. 5. A secret word or phrase used to access an account.
  3. 7. Software designed to harm or gain unauthorised access to a system.
  4. 8. The name used to identify an account when logging in.
  5. 10. A scam that tricks people into giving personal information by pretending to be trusted.
  6. 13. The process of verifying a user’s identity.
  7. 14. Identity verification using physical features like fingerprints or face.
Down
  1. 1. Turning data into coded form so only authorised users can read it.
  2. 3. Unauthorised access to confidential data.
  3. 4. A person who gains unauthorised access to systems.
  4. 6. A system that blocks unauthorised network access.
  5. 9. Software that detects and removes harmful programs.
  6. 11. A software update that fixes bugs or security issues.
  7. 12. A secure connection used to protect data, especially on public Wi-Fi.
  8. 14. A saved copy of data used for recovery if the original is lost.