Word games have many brain benefits you don't want to miss out on. The International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry says you can improve your memory by solving word puzzles. Thus, the brain teaser word puzzles below are good for physical and digital health.
Scroll down for a few tricky word scramble games. These free games challenge you to unscramble cybersecurity terms. Thus, you're testing both your brain and your tech know-how.
If you follow Kim's top security tips, you may be able to beat these brain teasers. Some of our most popular cybersecurity guides help you stop Google tracking and stop spam robocalls. Scroll down to train your brain in these fun, tricky, jumbled word games.
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Of course, Wordle is just one of many challenging brain teaser games you can play for free online. But it's an excellent example of a game that can help stave off cognitive decline. According to Hartford HealthCare, games like Wordle can help prevent dementia.
If you can unscramble these words, we'll be seriously impressed. They're not easy, so we added an answer key at the end.
You need to unscramble letters to find words - and they aren't simple three-letter words like "cat" or "dog." We'll start with an easy cybersecurity term and work up to expert terms. You'll only know these if you stay up-to-date with the latest tech news.
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Check out the hint in the image below and see if you can beat this six-letter word jumble game.
Think about all the devices that make up your home network. Which device makes everything possible? This is a crucial gadget you need to secure.
If you already figured it out, scroll down to the next word game. Or you can check out a tech tip that helps you protect this vital device. Change the default password so hackers can't break in.
Here's another six-letter term you probably already know. Hint: We write a lot of cybersecurity tips you can use to fight this software.
If you find it on your computer or smartphone, you're in for a world of trouble. Luckily, immediate action can keep you safe. Or you can prevent it by installing cybersecurity apps to counteract this constant threat.
We've written about this cyber attack before. If you're a sharp-eyed researcher with a great memory, you might know this one.
If not, there's no shame in scrolling down to the answer key. But first, take your time and see if you can figure it out.
The word sounds strange, but it's a serious threat. In fact, it costs Americans millions of dollars each year. We'll tell you how to protect yourself later on.
We've written a lot about cryptocurrency terms before. If you've been staying up-to-date, you probably know this one. It's a pretty common tech term that all crypto investors know.
But even if you don't invest in Bitcoin or Ethereum, you probably know some crypto tech lingo. This is a term you've likely seen before. Can you unscramble the word?
Only savvy and sharp-eyed techies can beat this word game. We designed this 13-letter visual puzzle specifically for tech geniuses.
However, if you have a good memory, you may be able to find the answer even if you aren't a cybersecurity expert. After all, we've written about this threat before.
Let us know how many word jumbles you were able to beat on Facebook or Twitter. If these were too tough for you, scroll down to the answer key below.
We can't blame you if these word scramble challenges stumped you. Only a cybersecurity expert with sharp eyes and a well-trained brain can beat these five-word finder puzzles. If you could unscramble these visual puzzles, you can proudly call yourself a word finder expert.
Here are the word scramble puzzle answers:
Don't feel down even if you can't solve these puzzles and visual riddles. These word puzzles can leave even seasoned brain trainers stumped. As you can tell, they gradually got more challenging.
Maybe you missed number three because you've never heard of the term smishing before. As a quick recap, it stands for SMS phishing. That's because hackers use SMS (text) messages to lure you into clicking shady links.
It's a pretty dangerous scam, experts say. In fact, AARP reports that smishing scams stole $86 million from Americans in 2020. Tap or click here to spot smishing scams before they trick you.
Maybe you got all of them except for the last one. We can't blame you: The final word scramble challenge was designed to trick most jumble puzzle game lovers. Thus, only cybersecurity experts could get it.
Spelling mistakes can cost you a ton of money, thanks to typosquatting. Tap or click here for a few ways to avoid falling victim to this trick. If you want to have fun with friends, share this with them to see if they can beat these tricky brain teaser word puzzles.