Cybersecurity & Phishing

2. The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
4. Unsolicited junk email sent indiscriminately to a large number of recipients.
7. Phishing attacks conducted over the phone or voice messages.
11. A secret string of characters used to log in to an account.
13. A security system that monitors and controls network traffic.
14. The act of disguising a communication from an unknown source as being from a known, trusted source.
15. Type of malware that locks a user's files and demands payment to unlock them.
16. A phishing email that copies a legitimate, previously delivered email but replaces links or attachments with malicious ones.
17. A type of phishing attack that targets a specific individual or organization.
19. Phishing attacks conducted via SMS text messaging.

1. A piece of malicious code that copies itself and corrupts a system or destroys data.
3. A software update designed to fix security vulnerabilities.
5. The process of converting information into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access.
6. A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data.
8. A highly targeted phishing attack aimed at high-profile executives or VIPs.
9. A psychological tactic used in scams to force victims into acting quickly without thinking.
10. Malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a system.
12. Software that enables a user to obtain secret information about another's computer activities.
16. Usernames and passwords targeted by hackers to steal identities or access accounts.
18. An enticing offer used by attackers to trick victims into downloading malware or giving up data.