MITM (Man-In-The-Middle) attacks

A Man-In-The-Middle (MITM) attack occurs when a malicious actor intercepts and possibly alters communication between two parties without their knowledge. Imagine sending a letter, and someone secretly opening, reading, and possibly changing it before passing it along. In digital terms, an attacker can intercept emails, messages, or data exchanged between users and websites, stealing sensitive information like passwords or personal details. These attacks often occur over insecure networks such as free Wi-Fi. Protecting against MITM attacks involves using encryption, secure connections (like HTTPS), and strong authentication methods to ensure data remains confidential and unaltered.