November 2020 Newsletter Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 1. A payment device that is placed on a credit card reader at gas pump terminals or automated teller machines to steal personal and financial information.
  2. 7. When a cybercriminal steals assets such as a laptop or paper documents that result in a loss.
  3. 8. An incident that exposes confidential or protected information that may result in the loss of your Social Security number, bank account or credit card number.
  4. 9. Deception is used to manipulate individuals into providing personal or confidential information that can be used for fraudulent purposes.
  5. 10. A malicious email linked to state-affiliated actors where cybercriminals may profit at your expense by accessing your key personal data.
Down
  1. 2. Malicious software that holds computer files hostage until the victim pays to unlock the files.
  2. 3. A remote breach attack that occurs in small businesses’ and restaurants’ point-of-sale terminals.
  3. 4. The fraudulent practice of making phone calls or leaving voice messages claiming to be from reputable companies in order to trick individuals to reveal personal information.
  4. 5. Cyber attackers use a fake email to gain more information about a target and steal the target’s credentials.
  5. 6. Software that has malicious intent that may be downloaded and installed on your computer, laptop or device without you knowing.