Digital Security Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 1. What is a network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing traffic
  2. 3. What is a short code sent to confirm your identity when logging in
  3. 5. What is the unique address of a device on the internet
  4. 7. What type of software is designed to detect and remove malicious programs
  5. 8. What is a malicious software that locks users out of their data until a ransom is paid
  6. 11. What is a secret combination of characters used to access a system
  7. 13. What is a program that secretly records what you type
  8. 14. What is a small file that websites store on your computer to remember information
  9. 15. What is a security flaw that hackers use before it gets fixed
Down
  1. 2. What is the practice of verifying a user’s identity before granting access
  2. 4. What is the act of attempting to gain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity
  3. 6. What is the process of converting data into a coded format to prevent unauthorized access
  4. 9. What is a password system that protects Wi-Fi
  5. 10. What is an attack where hackers overload a website with too much traffic
  6. 12. What is the process of making regular copies of data to prevent loss