Cyber Crossword

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  1. 3. Software written to damage a computer’s performance, steal or alter data, or interfere in other ways with normal functions.
  2. 6. Measures taken to protect a computer system (as on the internet) against unauthorized access or attack.
  3. 8. The enciphering and deciphering of messages in secret code or cipher.
  4. 9. Short for "malicious software". Malware is software designed by cybercriminals to gain access to and damage computers or computer access.
  5. 11. A method of transforming a text in order to conceal its meaning.
  6. 13. To engage in activity online that could result in something bad or unpleasant.
  7. 15. When someone disguises an email address, sender name, phone number, or website URL-often by changing one letter, symbol, or number- to convince you that you are interacting with a trusted source.
  8. 16. A conversion of something (such as data) into a code or cipher.
Down
  1. 1. Weakness in the security of a system. Open to attack or damage.
  2. 2. Software that encrypts data on someone's device until the person agrees to pay some amount of money to regain access to files.
  3. 4. A set of characters used to identify a user to a computer system. It is similar to a password but much longer.
  4. 5. Legitimate or innocent looking emails asking you to respond with personal data or to click on a link.
  5. 7. Short for "malicious software." Malware is software designed by cybercriminals to gain access to and damage computers or computer networks. Typically spread by emails or text that entice people to click on links or open attachments.
  6. 9. False or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive.
  7. 10. When someone disguises an email address, sender name, phone number, or website URL-often by changing one letter, symbol, or number- to convince you that you are interacting with a source.
  8. 12. The fraudulent practice of sending text messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.
  9. 14. To convert (something, such as a body of information) from one system of communication into another.