Module 38 — Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities & Attacks

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Across
  1. 7. A fake warning or message designed to deceive or cause panic
  2. 9. Malware that encrypts data and demands payment to restore it
  3. 11. Malicious code used to steal, damage, or compromise systems
  4. 13. An attempt to exploit a vulnerability to cause harm to a system
  5. 15. An area of control or protection that attackers can exploit
  6. 16. Disguising communication to appear as a trusted source
  7. 18. The potential for loss or damage when a threat exploits a vulnerability
  8. 19. Attack that sends more data than a buffer can handle
Down
  1. 1. Malware disguised as legitimate software
  2. 2. Anything with the potential to cause harm to a system or network
  3. 3. Fraudulent messages designed to trick users into revealing credentials
  4. 4. Attack that inserts malicious commands into a vulnerable input field
  5. 5. Self-replicating malware that spreads across networks independently
  6. 6. Code or technique that takes advantage of a vulnerability
  7. 8. Malicious code that attaches itself to files and spreads when executed
  8. 10. Following someone through a secured door without authorization
  9. 12. Malware that hides itself and grants an attacker elevated access
  10. 14. Security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
  11. 17. A software update that fixes known vulnerabilities or bugs