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Cybersecurity Basics

Find 10 terms tied to keeping data and devices safe online.

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    About This Puzzle

    Keeping data safe online takes more than just a strong password. This puzzle gathers ten terms behind the fundamentals of cybersecurity.

    Words in This Puzzle

    Firewall
    A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
    Encryption
    The process of scrambling data so only authorized parties can read it.
    Password
    A secret string of characters used to verify identity and protect an account.
    Malware
    Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a system.
    Phishing
    A scam that tricks people into revealing sensitive information through fake messages or websites.
    Antivirus
    Software designed to detect and remove malicious programs from a computer.
    Backup
    A copy of data stored separately so it can be restored if the original is lost.
    Cipher
    A method of transforming readable text into a coded message.
    Hacker
    A person who exploits weaknesses in computer systems, for better or worse.
    Vulnerability
    A weakness in a system that could be exploited to cause harm or gain unauthorized access.

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