VCE Cyber Security Crossword: Worms to Operating system updates (Modules 31–40)
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Read each clue and write the matching term in the grid. Numbers in brackets show the letters in each word.
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- 2. Installing the latest patches for the OS, fixing known security vulnerabilities and bugs. Word 3 of: _________ ______ ______ (6)
- 4. ______ that hasn't been updated with the latest security patches, leaving known vulnerabilities open for attackers to exploit. Word 2 of: Outdated ________ (8)
- 5. A ______ that is short, common, or predictable, making it easy for attackers to guess or crack. Word 2 of: ____ ________ (8)
- 8. Word 1 of the term in 2 Across: _________ ______ ______ (9)
- 9. A login method that requires two or more independent proofs of identity, such as a password plus a one-time code. Word 2 of: Multi-______ authentication (6)
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- 1. When passwords, keys or tokens are stored, shared or reused insecurely, letting attackers steal them and gain unauthorised access. Word 3 of: ________ credential __________ (10)
- 3. Word 1 of the term in 1 Down: ________ credential __________ (8)
- 4. Word 2 of the term in 2 Across: _________ ______ ______ (6)
- 6. Word 1 of the term in 5 Across: ____ ________ (4)
- 7. An attack that floods a target with traffic, overwhelming its resources and blocking legitimate users Word 1 of: ______ of service attack (6)
Answer Key
VCE Cyber Security · Modules 31–40
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2UPDATE — Installing the latest patches for the OS, fixing known security vulnerabilities and bugs. Word 3 of: _________ ______ ______
4SOFTWARE — ______ that hasn't been updated with the latest security patches, leaving known vulnerabilities open for attackers to exploit. Word 2 of: Outdated ________
5PASSWORD — A ______ that is short, common, or predictable, making it easy for attackers to guess or crack. Word 2 of: ____ ________
8OPERATING — Word 1 of the term in 2 Across: _________ ______ ______
9FACTOR — A login method that requires two or more independent proofs of identity, such as a password plus a one-time code. Word 2 of: Multi-______ authentication
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1MANAGEMENT — When passwords, keys or tokens are stored, shared or reused insecurely, letting attackers steal them and gain unauthorised access. Word 3 of: ________ credential __________
3IMPROPER — Word 1 of the term in 1 Down: ________ credential __________
4SYSTEM — Word 2 of the term in 2 Across: _________ ______ ______
6WEAK — Word 1 of the term in 5 Across: ____ ________
7DENIAL — An attack that floods a target with traffic, overwhelming its resources and blocking legitimate users Word 1 of: ______ of service attack