CyberSecurity Terminology

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Across
  1. 3. A secret string of characters that acts as a key to allow access to a computer system or account.
  2. 6. A security system that acts as a barrier, monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic.
  3. 8. A fraudulent or deceptive online act designed to trick you out of your money or personal information.
  4. 9. The process of converting information into a secret code to prevent unauthorized access.
  5. 14. Malware that misleads users of its true intent, named after a famous wooden horse.
  6. 16. A small text file created by a website that is stored on your computer to remember your preferences or track activity.
  7. 17. The right to keep your personal information and digital footprint secure and hidden from unauthorized users.
  8. 19. A weakness or flaw in a computer system or software that an attacker can exploit.
  9. 20. A spare copy of your computer data stored securely elsewhere so it can be restored if the original is lost.
Down
  1. 1. Irrelevant, unwanted, or unsolicited messages sent over the internet to a massive number of recipients.
  2. 2. A type of malicious program written to alter how a computer operates and designed to spread from one machine to another.
  3. 4. Software that secretly monitors and gathers information about a person's internet usage.
  4. 5. Malicious software designed to harm or exploit any programmable device or network.
  5. 7. A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or files until money is paid.
  6. 10. A scam where attackers trick you into revealing sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.
  7. 11. A software update designed to fix vulnerabilities or problems with a computer program.
  8. 12. Software specifically designed to detect, prevent, and destroy malicious programs on your computer.
  9. 13. A network of infected computers controlled as a group by an attacker without the owners' knowledge.
  10. 15. A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data or networks.
  11. 18. A form of social engineering where attackers attempt to trick you into revealing information over voice phone calls.