Patrick Cybersecurity Crossword
Across
- 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,
- 6. type of self-replicating malware that spreads across networks
- 7. Malicious software used by hackers or cybercriminals
- 8. People who “hack” or break into computer systems
- 9. Hackers that commit financial crimes
- 10. copy of all changes made since last full backup
- 12. Pop-up out of nowhere
- 14. malicious software that secretly installs on your device to steal personal data like passwords, browsing habits, and financial details,
- 15. copy of any daily changes/new files
Down
- 1. Breaches of security causing harm to a computer
- 2. copy of all files
- 4. Unsolicited messages sent to a large group of people
- 5. malware disguised as legitimate software, tricking users into installing it to gain unauthorized access to their systems
- 11. Emails that “fish” for users’ private information
- 13. unwanted software that secretly installs on your device to bombard you with ads,