How does a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack work?

A Man-in-the-Middle attack involves a hacker positioning themselves between a user and the destination server to intercept and manipulate the communication. The attacker can eavesdrop on the communication, steal sensitive information such as login credentials, or even modify the data being sent between the two parties without their knowledge. This is typically achieved by exploiting vulnerabilities in the network, such as unencrypted connections or weak authentication methods, allowing the attacker to intercept and manipulate the data being transmitted.

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