Cybersecurity Crossword

2. A process or measure used to verify a user's identity.
7. A replacement for passwords that provide more secure sign-ins to websites and apps across a user's devices.
10. Software that compromises the operation of a system by performing an unauthorized function or process.
13. Converting data into a form that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized people.
14. A flaw or weakness in an information system that could be exploited.
16. A string of characters used to authenticate an identity.
17. Extra copies of computer files that can be used to restore files that are lost or damaged.
20. A mechanism for creating a secure connection between a computing device and a computer network
22. A type of malware that denies a user's access to a system or data until a sum of money is paid.
23. A collection of computers compromised by malicious code and controlled across a network.
24. Attempting to trick people into revealing sensitive information, often by using emails or fake websites that look like they are from trusted sources.

1. The unauthorized movement or disclosure of sensitive information to a party, usually outside the organization.
3. The ability of individuals to understand and exercise control over how information about themselves may be used by others.
4. Software designed to block malware from entering protected networks.
5. Faking the sending address of a transmission to gain illegal entry into a secure system.
6. Part of the internet that isn't indexed by search engines.
8. An unauthorized user who attempts to or gains access to an information system.
9. An individual, group, organization, or government that conducts or has the intent to conduct detrimental activities.
11. Computer programs that can block, detect, and remove viruses and other malware.
12. A computer program that can copy itself and cause harm in various ways, such as stealing private information or destroying data.
15. A cybersecurity risk that originates from within an organization.
18. The protection of digital information, as well as the integrity of the infrastructure housing and transmitting digital information.
19. Software that is secretly or surreptitiously installed into an information system without the knowledge of the system user or owner.
21. Unsolicited emails sent to many addresses.