Top and Current
Source: (remove) : TechCrunch
RSSJSONXMLCSV
Top and Current
Source: (remove) : TechCrunch
RSSJSONXMLCSV
Tue, April 29, 2025
Fri, April 25, 2025
Wed, April 23, 2025
Tue, April 22, 2025
Fri, April 18, 2025
Fri, April 4, 2025
Sun, March 30, 2025
Sat, March 29, 2025
Wed, March 26, 2025
Tue, March 25, 2025
Sun, March 23, 2025
Tue, March 18, 2025
Sat, March 15, 2025
Fri, March 14, 2025
Thu, March 13, 2025
Wed, March 12, 2025
Mon, March 10, 2025
Thu, March 6, 2025
Wed, March 5, 2025
Mon, March 3, 2025
Sun, March 2, 2025
Sat, February 22, 2025
Fri, February 21, 2025
Thu, February 20, 2025
Wed, February 19, 2025
Tue, February 11, 2025
Mon, February 10, 2025
Sat, February 8, 2025
Wed, February 5, 2025
Thu, January 30, 2025
Wed, January 29, 2025
Mon, January 27, 2025
Fri, January 24, 2025
Tue, January 21, 2025
Mon, January 20, 2025
Sat, January 18, 2025
Mon, January 13, 2025
Sun, January 12, 2025
Fri, January 10, 2025
Tue, January 7, 2025
Thu, January 2, 2025
Tue, December 31, 2024
Sun, December 29, 2024
Tue, December 24, 2024
Thu, December 19, 2024
Tue, December 17, 2024
Wed, December 11, 2024
Tue, December 10, 2024
Thu, December 5, 2024

The TechCrunch Cyber Glossary | TechCrunch


Published on 2025-04-29 08:22:19 - TechCrunch
  Print publication without navigation

  • This glossary includes the most common terms and expressions TechCrunch uses in our security reporting, and explanations of how
  • and why
  • we use them.

The TechCrunch Reference Guide to Security Terminology, published on April 25, 2025, provides a comprehensive overview of key terms and concepts in the field of cybersecurity. It covers essential topics such as encryption, which is the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access; malware, encompassing viruses, worms, and trojans that can harm computer systems; phishing, a deceptive practice to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information; and firewalls, which serve as a barrier between your computer and the internet to block malicious traffic. Additionally, the guide explains advanced concepts like zero-day exploits, which are vulnerabilities unknown to the software vendor, and blockchain security, highlighting the decentralized and cryptographic nature of blockchain technology to ensure data integrity and security. This resource is designed to help both beginners and seasoned professionals understand and navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity.

Read the Full TechCrunch Article at:
[ https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/25/techcrunch-reference-guide-to-security-terminology/ ]