Cybersecurity Crossword

2. A technology that allows us to access our files through the internet from anywhere in the world
7. A piece of malware that can replicate itself in order to spread the infection to other connected computers
10. An internet version of a home address for your computer, which identifies it when it’s connected to the internet
11. An umbrella term that describes all forms of malicious software designed to cause havoc on a computer
12. A technique hackers use to hide their identity to pretend to be someone else or simply try to fool you over the internet
13. A person who uses programming skills to cause damage to a computer system, steal data and in general conduct illegal cyber activities
15. A weakness in computer software

1. A computer system that has been infected by malware and is now part of a hacker’s botnet
3. A group of computers, printers and devices that are interconnected and governed as a whole
4. A defensive technology focused on keeping the bad guys out
5. The moment a hacker successfully exploits a vulnerability in a computer or device, and gains access to its files and network
6. A malicious application or script that can be used to take advantage of a computer’s vulnerability
8. An acronym that stands for Distributed Denial of Service
9. An extra copy of data from a computer
14. A piece of malware that often allows a hacker to gain remote access to a computer