Cybersecurity: Attacks & Prevention

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Across
  1. 3. - A type of attack where the attacker sends fraudulent messages to trick the recipient into revealing sensitive information.
  2. 4. - A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
  3. 7. - The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.
  4. 9. - The act of attempting to gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
Down
  1. 1. - A secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to something.
  2. 2. - A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
  3. 5. - The process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
  4. 6. - A type of malware that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers.
  5. 8. - A software application that runs automated tasks over the internet.