Understanding Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Man-in-the-Middle Attacks (MITM) refer to situations where an attacker positions themselves secretly between two parties involved in a transaction, monitoring their online activities and seizing opportunities to interfere. The attacker intercepts communication data by manipulating information exchanged between both ends, making both parties believe they are communicating directly with each other. In reality, the entire communication process is controlled by the attacker, who impersonates every participating endpoint, all while remaining undetected by the parties involved.
Methods Employed in Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Man-in-the-Middle attacks are often executed through unsecured Wi-Fi networks that lack encryption or password protection. Attackers create deceptive public Wi-Fi networks that anyone can connect to, luring unsuspecting victims into falling prey. Once connected, hackers can intercept the victim's network activities. Additionally, hackers may infect devices with malicious software to capture all information transmitted by the victim.
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