Cyber Security Crossword

Horizontal Words

1. Virus detection program to protect users from harmful programs (9)
3. An attacker pretending to be an authorized user to gain access to a network (8)
5. Email sent to users to try and gain credentials or private data (8)
7. Should be strong, not reused and not easily guessed or shared with anyone (8)
9. Intrusive software intended to harm the users device (7)
11. Virtual perimeter around a network to prevent viruses, hackers, etc. (8)
12. A vulnerability in a programs code that attackers might take advantage of (3)

Vertical Words

2. Utilizing a flaw or vulnerability to gain access to devices or private data (7)
4. Scrambling data using an algorithm (10)
6. System or program update to fix bugs or vulnerabilities (5)
8. Attempt to break through security perimeters mainly done to acquire private info (11)
10. Malicious program designed to extort money from the victim (10)