Y8 Computing CyberSecurity

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Across
  1. 5. Wireless way to connect devices to a network
  2. 6. Small file a website stores on your device to track your usage
  3. 9. Send data from your device to the internet
  4. 10. Scam that tricks people into giving away personal information
  5. 14. Harmful software designed to damage or disrupt computers
  6. 15. Process of scrambling data so only authorised people can read it
  7. 17. Software that detects and removes malicious programs
  8. 19. Person who gains unauthorised access to computer systems
  9. 20. Device that connects your home network to the internet
  10. 23. Installing the latest version of software to improve security
  11. 24. Keeping your personal information safe from others
  12. 27. Using fingerprints or facial recognition to prove your identity
  13. 28. Copy of important files kept in case the originals are lost
Down
  1. 1. Software fix for bugs or security problems
  2. 2. Malicious program that spreads between computers
  3. 3. Name used to identify your account when logging in
  4. 4. Process of signing in to an account
  5. 5. Collection of linked web pages
  6. 7. Process of signing out of an account
  7. 8. Copy data from the internet to your device
  8. 11. Information that shows who you are
  9. 12. Program used to view websites
  10. 13. Incident where confidential information is accessed without permission
  11. 16. Group of connected computers and devices
  12. 18. Dishonest trick to steal money or information
  13. 21. Extra security step requiring a second form of verification
  14. 22. Unwanted emails sent to many people
  15. 24. Secret word used to access an account
  16. 25. Personal online profile used to access a service
  17. 26. Security system that blocks unwanted network traffic