Across
- 2. A trick used to steal money or personal information.
- 5. A secret word or phrase used to access an account.
- 7. Software designed to harm or gain unauthorised access to a system.
- 8. The name used to identify an account when logging in.
- 10. A scam that tricks people into giving personal information by pretending to be trusted.
- 13. The process of verifying a user’s identity.
- 14. Identity verification using physical features like fingerprints or face.
Down
- 1. Turning data into coded form so only authorised users can read it.
- 3. Unauthorised access to confidential data.
- 4. A person who gains unauthorised access to systems.
- 6. A system that blocks unauthorised network access.
- 9. Software that detects and removes harmful programs.
- 11. A software update that fixes bugs or security issues.
- 12. A secure connection used to protect data, especially on public Wi-Fi.
- 14. A saved copy of data used for recovery if the original is lost.