Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack - Cyber Security https://www.hacktheforum.com/cyber-security/man-in-the-middle-mitm-attack/ Hack The Forum Discussion Board en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:51:38 +0000 wpForo 60 Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack https://www.hacktheforum.com/cyber-security/man-in-the-middle-mitm-attack/#post-20072 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:31:45 +0000 A Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack is a type of cyberattack where a hacker secretly intercepts and possibly alters communication between two parties who believe they are directly communicating with each other.

How it works (simple idea)

Imagine you’re sending a message to a website:

You → (attacker intercepts) → Website

The attacker places themselves “in the middle” and can:

  • Read your data (like passwords, messages)
  • Modify the data
  • Steal sensitive information

Step-by-step process

  1. Interception
    The attacker gains access to your connection
    (often through unsecured public Wi-Fi)
  2. Eavesdropping
    They monitor the data being sent (e.g., login credentials)
  3. Manipulation (optional)
    They may alter the communication
    (e.g., redirect you to a fake website)

Common types of MITM attacks

  • Wi-Fi eavesdropping – Fake or unsecured Wi-Fi networks
  • ARP spoofing – Attacker links their device to your IP address
  • DNS spoofing – Redirects you to fake websites
  • Session hijacking – Steals your active login session

A MITM attack is like someone secretly listening to—and possibly changing—a private conversation between you and another party.

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