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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 51% | 6 | Social security in social security (social security in social security) | |
3 | 36% | 4 | Crackers - or what crackers are required for? | |
Computer Security System Designed To Prevent Attacks By Crackers Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "FIREWALL" which means:
- noun
- • (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust
- • (computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet
- • A fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle verb
- • To protect with a firewall.
- • To block with a firewall.
- • (motor vehicles or aircraft) to use maximum acceleration.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The company installed a firewall to protect its network from external threats."
- • "The firewall blocked the suspicious incoming traffic from the unknown ip address."
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