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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