GUESS THAT WORD IN CYBER!

1.) The unique number that gets assigned to your connected device. (10pts.)

Answer explanation

IP Address

2.) A computer program used to prevent, detect, and remove malware.(5pts.)

Answer explanation

Antivirus

3.) Malicious programs steal, encrypt and delete sensitive data.(15pts.)

Answer explanation

Malware

4.) A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.(5pts.)

Answer explanation

Firewall

5.) the method by which information is converted into secret code that hides the information's true meaning.(15pts.)

Answer explanation

Encrypted

6.) A Microsoft service, automates downloading and installing updates over the Internet.(10pts.)

Answer explanation

Windows Update

7.) Referred to as junk email, is unsolicited messages sent in bulk by email.(5pts.)

Answer explanation

Spam Email

8.) A secret data, typically a string of characters, usually used to confirm a user's identity.(5pts.)

Answer explanation

Password

9.) Identifies users by verifying various login credentials. (15pts.) 

Answer explanation

Access Control

10.) A cybercrime in which a target is contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data. (15pts.)

Answer explanation

Phishing