Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks

A Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack is a type of cybersecurity threat where an attacker secretly intercepts and possibly alters the communication between two parties who believe they are directly communicating with each other.

Types of MITM Attacks

• ARP Spoofing: Attacker sends falsified ARP messages to link their MAC address with a legitimate IP address on the network.
• DNS Spoofing: Attacker alters DNS records to redirect traffic to malicious websites.
• HTTPS Spoofing: Attacker presents a fake certificate to impersonate a secure website.
• SSL Stripping: Attacker downgrades an HTTPS connection to HTTP to intercept data.
• Wi-Fi Eavesdropping: Attacker intercepts data on an unsecured Wi-Fi network.

• Use strong encryption protocols (e.g., HTTPS, SSL/TLS)
• Implement certificate pinning in mobile apps
• Use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) when on public Wi-Fi
• Enable DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC)
• Keep software and systems up-to-date
• Use strong authentication methods
• Educate users about the risks of public Wi-Fi and phishing attacks
• Implement network segmentation and access controls