Cyber Crossword

8. This type of malware logs every keystroke a user makes. (10)
9. Nasty software that can have a bad impact on your device or computer. (7)
11. A sequence of characters (or words) used to stop criminals from accessing your accounts. (8)
12. This week. (5, 8, 4)
13. This type of malware disguises itself as desirable code, named after a legendary wooden animal. (7)
14. A location on the internet where you can save your data (rather than on your computer or device). (5)
16. A type of malware which spreads through a network by replicating itself. (5)
19. Name for National Assets that are essentials to the functioning of society. (8, 8, 14)
22. A way to stop hackers getting into your accounts, even if they know your password. (3, 6, 14)
23. A type of malware which disables the victims access to data until payment is made, often in bitcoin. (10)
24. Threatening behaviour facilitated through electronic means such as texting. (5, 8)
25. Information about you held on computers that you wouldn’t want others (especially hackers) to get hold of. (8,4)
26. When you should report a suspected cyber attack. (11)
27. A message that tries to trick you into doing something that could cause you harm, such as giving away information or clicking on a scam website. (8)
29. Phone number to report scam text messages to. (5, 5, 3, 3)

1. A replacement to passwords. (8)
2. A type of malware which collects user activity without their knowledge. (7)
3. You need to create one of these to access services on the internet (such as email and shopping). (6, 7)
4. A way of confirming your identity to login to an account. Something you ###. (3)
5. The program you use to access the Internet (such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). (6)
6. A copy of the information held on a device (such as photos and documents) which is stored somewhere else. (6)
7. Acronymn for the centre responsible for Helping to make the UK the safest place to live and work online. (4)
8. A way of confirming your identity to login to an account. Something you ####. (4)
10. Getting into someone else’s computer or device without their permission. (4)
15. Unwanted emails or messages that usually try to sell you something. (4)
17. Fradulent text messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to trick individuals into revealing personal information. (8)
18. This type of malware gives hackers remote control of a victims device. (8)
20. This type of malware serves unwanted adverts. (6)
21. A useful tool to help you remember all your logins securely. (8, 7)
28. A way of confirming your identity to login to an account. Something you ####. (4)