Patrick Cybersecurity Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. type of malicious software (malware) that attaches to legitimate files, replicates itself, and spreads to other programs and devices, often without the user's knowledge,
  2. 6. type of self-replicating malware that spreads across networks
  3. 7. Malicious software used by hackers or cybercriminals
  4. 8. People who “hack” or break into computer systems
  5. 9. Hackers that commit financial crimes
  6. 10. copy of all changes made since last full backup
  7. 12. Pop-up out of nowhere
  8. 14. malicious software that secretly installs on your device to steal personal data like passwords, browsing habits, and financial details,
  9. 15. copy of any daily changes/new files
Down
  1. 1. Breaches of security causing harm to a computer
  2. 2. copy of all files
  3. 4. Unsolicited messages sent to a large group of people
  4. 5. malware disguised as legitimate software, tricking users into installing it to gain unauthorized access to their systems
  5. 11. Emails that “fish” for users’ private information
  6. 13. unwanted software that secretly installs on your device to bombard you with ads,