What is Man-in-the-Middle Attack (MitM)?

Man-in-the-Middle Attack (MitM)

Definition

A type of cyberattack where a third party intercepts and potentially alters communication between two systems.

Real-World Examples

In a MitM attack, a hacker might intercept data between a mobile banking app and its server to steal sensitive information, like login credentials.

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Quiz

What kind of attack involves intercepting communication between two systems?

Man-in-the-Middle Attack.