A man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack is a type of attack where attackers insert themselves between entities in a communication channel to steal data by taking advantage of flaws in web-based protocols.MITM attacks include public Wi-Fi exploitation, in which attackers eavesdrop on the communication, and phishing, in which clicking on a malicious link can initiate a MITM attack.There are two steps to the MITM attack: Interception is the process of intercepting data as it moves between a user and an application.Attackers attempt to decrypt the encrypted data during decryption. To decode the data, the attacker may use techniques like brute-forcing or stealing encryption keys.Strong encryption protocols, regular software and system updates, and other preventive measures are necessary for individuals and businesses to protect themselves against MITM attacks. Avoid public Wi-Fi networks; install security software that detects malware; create strong passwords and update them frequently and activate multi-factor authentication.
