CyberSecurity crossword
Across
- 1. protected from threats or attacks
- 6. not protected from online dangers
- 7. a type of malware that spreads between computers
- 8. new software changes that fix problems
- 9. a secret word used to log into accounts
- 12. a fix for a security weakness
- 13. wireless internet connection
- 14. harmful software designed to damage or steal data
- 16. extra security step after entering a password
- 18. shared internet that can be unsafe
- 19. entering details to access an account
- 21. scrambling data so others cannot read it
- 22. software that secretly watches user activity
- 24. a weakness hackers use to attack systems
- 26. a trick to steal money or information
- 28. information stored on a computer
Down
- 2. malware that locks files and demands payment
- 3. a system that blocks unwanted network traffic
- 4. a name used to identify a user online
- 5. proving who you are online
- 9. tricking people into giving away personal information
- 10. an online profile or access point
- 11. connected computers and devices
- 15. when data is stolen or accessed without permission
- 17. a global network connecting computers
- 20. software that detects and removes malware
- 23. permission to access something
- 25. keeping personal information safe
- 27. a person who tries to break into computer systems