Challenge yourself with puzzles designed to test and expand your knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, trends, and terminology. Whether you’re an expert or new to the field, these puzzles are a fun way to stay engaged with the latest in cybersecurity.
Across:
3. A worldwide cyberattack in May 2017 which targeted computers running the Microsoft Windows
6. An encrypted part of the internet where danger lurks.
7. Pop-ups that scream “You’re infected!” to lead you into danger.
Down:
1. Another term for web crawling or web scraping.
2. A nonprofit security organization working altruistically behind the scenes to make the Internet more secure for everyone.
4. Active accounts tied to former employees on a corporate network
5. Computer connected to the internet that has been compromised
6. Blue screen of “_”
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