Cybersecurity

8. Harmful computer programs such as viruses, worms, and trojans used by hackers to gain access to your computer and cause destruction.
10. The “A” in the C-I-A Triad. It ensures authorized users have access.
11. Fraudulent text messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to trick individuals into revealing personal information.
12. Verifying identity.
13. Widely used in-home network technology that allows for wireless connection in interfacing with the internet.
18. A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid
19. Security tool that creates a secure, encrypted connection between you and the Internet (acronym).
20. Fraudulent phone calls or voice messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to trick individuals into revealing personnel information.

1. A flaw or weakness in a computer system that could be exploited to violate the system’s security.
2. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. (Two words)
3. Hardware or software designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network.
4. The address of a webpage. Check the validity of it before clicking on it.
5. A sequence of words or text used to control access to a computer; similar to a password.
6. A wireless technology standard used over short distances using short-wavelength UHF radio waves.
7. Threatening behavior facilitated through electronic means such as texting.
9. The process of taking plain text and scrambling it into an unreadable format.
14. Unauthorized access to a network, information systems, or application.
15. The “I” in the C-I-A Triad; protection from unauthorized changes.
16. Should be constructed of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.
17. A fraudulent email purportedly from a reputable company attempting to get personal information.