Man-in-the-Middle-Attack (MITM Attack)

A Man-in-the-Middle Attack, or MITM Attack, is a cyberattack in which an attacker positions themselves between two communicating systems. This can allow the attacker to intercept, monitor and potentially modify network traffic while both parties believe they are communicating directly with each other. Such attacks can be facilitated through techniques including ARP spoofing, DNS manipulation, compromised Wi-Fi networks or rogue access points. Intercepted information can include login credentials, confidential business data and other sensitive information. Protective measures include encrypted connections using TLS, secure VPN connections, reliable certificate validation and properly secured wireless networks. MITM attacks represent a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of data communications, particularly when users connect through unsecured or compromised networks.