cybersecurity Crossword

1. A person who tries to break into computers to find information or cause trouble.
3. A special tool that helps keep your computer safe by blocking bad stuff from getting in
4. A secret word or code you use to protect your accounts and keep them safe.
6. A new version of software that makes it better or fixes problems, helping to keep your computer safe
7. A type of software that secretly watches what you do on your computer without your permission.
10. A harmful program that can make your computer sick, just like a virus can make you sick
11. A way to change your information into a secret code so only the right people can read it.

2. Guess the word
5. Short for "malicious software," it's a type of bad program that can hurt your computer or steal your information
8. A trick where someone pretends to be someone else to steal your personal information, usually through fake emails.
9. A process to check if you are who you say you are, often by using a password or a special code.