Man-in-the-Middle Attack

1. Man-in-the-Middle Attack (MITM) An MITM or Email Eavesdropping Attack occurs when someone alters the communication between two individuals without their knowledge. Imagine a surreptitious eavesdropper in a conversation, redirecting while at the same time staying undetected. The essential goal is to get individual data, for example, login credentials, financial details, or other secret information. The parties included may accept they are straightforwardly speaking with one another however are uninformed that an unapproved outsider is actively intercepting or forging the data. Man-in-the-middle attacks can occur in various contexts, including online transactions, email communication, and Wi-Fi networks. Attackers exploit vulnerabilities in the communication channel, taking advantage of the trust established between the legitimate parties to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. MITM Attack Examples •Wi-Fi Eavesdropping: Involves an attacker exploiting unsecured Wi-Fi networks, intercepting data exchanged between devices and the network. •DNS Spoofing: The attacker manipulates the Domain Name System (DNS) to redirect users to fraudulent websites. •Session Hijacking: Unauthorized access to sensitive information by taking control of an active session, like login credentials. •Email Tampering: Attackers can change emails, add malicious links, modify attachments, or create fake messages to trick people. •Phishing Attacks occur when individuals impersonate trusted sources in emails. They deceive people into revealing sensitive information such as passwords or financial details. •Email Spoofing: Attackers may forge the sender's address, making it appear as though an email is from a trusted source. This deceptive technique aims to manipulate recipients into taking actions they otherwise wouldn't. For more information: https://rmail.com/glossary/man-in-the-middle-attack