Information Security

3. A secret word or phrase that must be used to gain access to a system or service.
7. A technique that falsifies the identity or location of a sender or receiver.
8. A deliberate attempt to compromise or damage a system, network, or program.
11. The process of protecting data by secret code.
13. A cybercriminal who breaks into systems
14. A part of the internet that is hidden from regular search engines and requires special software to access.
15. A software program that enters a computer system without the owner’s knowledge or consent.

1. The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.
2. A type of malware that infects and replicates itself on other files or programs
4. A small computer defect that causes errors or failures.
5. A small piece of data stored on a user’s browser that tracks their preferences or activities.
6. A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by impersonating a legitimate entity.
9. A type of malware that encrypts the victim’s data and demands payment for its decryption.
10. Unsolicited or unwanted messages sent over the internet, usually for advertising purposes.
12. A system that prevents unauthorized access to a network or device.