Cyber Awareness Month Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• ransomware : a type of malicious software that locks or encrypts data and demands payment to restore access
• firewall : a security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
• insider threat : a security risk that originates from within the organisation, such as a disgruntled employee or careless user
• integrity : ensuring data is accurate, consistent, and protected from unauthorised modification
• threat actor : an individual or group responsible for a cyberattack or malicious activity
• penetration testing : a simulated cyberattack used to identify vulnerabilities in a system before real attackers can exploit them
• spoofing : when someone disguises themselves as a trusted source (e.g, email, website, caller id) to trick users
• malware : malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or disable devices or networks
• spyware : malicious software that secretly gathers user information without consent
• brute force attack : a method where attackers try many password combinations until they find the correct one
• digital footprint : the trail of data you leave behind online, including posts, interactions, and shared information
• adware : software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material, often unwanted
• patch : a software update that fixes security vulnerabilities or bugs
• social engineering : manipulating people into giving up confidential information, often by pretending to be someone trustworthy
• vulnerability : a weakness in a system that can be exploited by a threat actor
• phishing : email scams designed to trick you into divulging sensitive information
• encryption : converting plain text to cipher text
• data breach : an incident where sensitive, protected, or confidential data is accessed or disclosed without authorisation
• trojan : a type of malicious software disguised as a legitimate file or program to trick users into installing it