The TechCrunch Cyber Glossary

This document is a comprehensive glossary of cybersecurity terminology compiled by TechCrunch, explaining key concepts such as APTs, MitM/AitM, botnets and C2, DDoS, encryption and E2EE, vulnerabilities and exploits (including zero-days), malware families (ransomware, spyware, infostealers), social engineering and phishing, SIM swapping, OPSEC, and more, with context on usage and related references. It serves as an educational reference rather than a specific incident or threat intelligence report.