Cybersecurity Awareness

2. records keystrokes and sends its info to a hacker
4. (three words) a term used to describe everyday objects that connect to the internet (such as fridges, thermostats, and smart speakers)
11. verifying your identity with a username, password, or other piece of information
13. hackers demand a ransom for the return of information after deploying this
14. an audio or video clip that has been edited and changed to seem believable
15. malware disguised as legitimate software
16. the most common form of cryptocurrency

1. (two words) manipulating and deceiving people to get sensitive and private info; lying
3. the practice of protecting critical systems and sensitive information from digital attacks
5. emails, text messages, or other communication designed to convince you to give the sender personal information
6. sends information from your computer to a third party without your knowledge
7. short for malicious software
8. use this to protect your information
9. a way of hiding information
10. a network security device that filters incoming and outgoing websites
11. displays unauthorized ads on a user's screen
12. short for virtual private network