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From: Larry Kunz <79585902+LarryKunz@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:21:46 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] Add term: man-in-the-middle

Add term: man-in-the-middle as tier 3
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+# Term: Man-in-the-middle attack
+
+## Definition 
+When an attacker secretly intercepts and relays communications between two systems or people who believe that they are communicating directly with each other.
+
+## Recommendation
+Recommended to replace when possible.
+
+## Recommended Replacements
+- interceptor attack
+- intermediary attack
+- node-in-the- middle -attack
+
+## Unsuitable Replacements
+None
+
+## Rationale
+The term reflects gendered language that can perpetuate bias and stereotypes. It implies that women do not have the skills to perpetrate this type of hacking.