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Technology is a rapidly evolving and ever-present force, making it a thrilling and highly relevant topic for crossword puzzles. This category encompasses everything from computer science jargon and internet phenomena to groundbreaking inventions and the latest digital devices. Clues can test knowledge of programming languages, famous tech innovators, scientific advancements, and the societal impact of new technologies, offering a stimulating challenge that appeals to the digitally savvy and curious minds alike.
Crossword clues used in technology puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“A specific detail or argument”
POINT (5)
“Data or feedback provided to a system”
INPUT (5)
“Evidence used to support a claim”
PROOF (5)
“The subject matter of a discussion”
TOPIC (5)
“Compose words for a document”
WRITE (5)
“The written words in a message”
TEXT (4)
“Change or improve a written draft”
EDIT (4)
“An alphabetical list of items”
INDEX (5)
“Self-replicating malicious program that travels across networks without human intervention”
WORM (4)
“Catch-all term for software intentionally designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access”
MALWARE (7)
“Accidental or malicious exposure of confidential records”
LEAK (4)
“Malicious code that encrypts corporate files and demands payment for the decryption key”
RANSOMWARE (10)
“Intermediary server providing indirect network connections to mask one's IP”
PROXY (5)
“Individual who probes and breaks into computer systems, whether ethical or rogue”
HACKER (6)
“Deceptive payload disguised as legitimate software to sneak onto a machine”
TROJAN (6)
“Fasten digital access to keep unauthorized eyes out”
LOCK (4)
“Conceal code or network traffic to evade intrusion detection systems”
CLOAK (5)
“Urgent notification signaling an attempted network breach or security warning”
ALERT (5)
“Malicious hacker who breaches networks with criminal intent rather than authorization”
BLACKHAT (8)
“Quick software update distributed to seal a known vulnerability”
PATCH (5)
“Surveillance spyware that secretly records every keyboard keystroke”
KEYLOGGER (9)
“Act of disguising communication from an unknown source as coming from a known, trusted source”
SPOOFING (8)
“Covert bypass mechanism built into a system to allow unauthorized remote entry”
BACKDOOR (8)
“Officially bar a rule-breaking user from an online platform”
BAN (3)
“Chronological record of system activity or security events”
LOG (3)
“Automated script that performs repetitive web tasks without human help”
BOT (3)
“Flaw or defect in source code that leads to unexpected behavior”
BUG (3)
“Specific server, agency, or individual chosen for a cyber operation”
TARGET (6)
“Bar communication or access from a suspicious domain or IP address”
BLOCK (5)
“Superuser account with unrestricted administrative privileges in Unix”
ROOT (4)
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