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| 2 | 31% | 7 | Resistance against attack, danger or harm; a country’s military forces; the plea of the accused in a lawsuit; or, the action of protecting one’s goal or wicket against the opposition | |
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Computer Securitysystem Against Online Attack Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FIREWALL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FIREWALL
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
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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3 | Participated in a coordinated online attack | |
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The Guardian Quick -
30 Oct 1999 | The Guardian Quick / 30 Oct 1999 |
5 | Resistance against attack, danger or harm; a country’s military forces; the plea of the accused in a lawsuit; or, the action of protecting one’s goal or wicket against the opposition
Telegraph Herculis -
17 Apr 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 17 Apr 2023 |
6 | The idea that an attack on one member nation of an alliance is considered an attack on all member nations | |
7 | __ guard (defense against a surprise attack, perhaps)
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