Frequently Asked Question on Man in the Middle Attack
It is a common attack?
This Man in the Middle Attack is not common for a longer period of time. This type of attack is usually done when the attacker has a specific target. This attack is not a common attack like phishing or any kind of malware or ransomware.
What is the difference between the Man in the Middle Attack and Remote Access Trojans?
Man in the Middle Attack is a type of cyber-attack where the attacker performs its functions by staying between the two parties. The type of function it can do is to alter the communication between the two parties and make both of the parties feel that they are communicating in a secured network.
The Remote Access Trojans get themselves downloaded on a device if the victims click on any attachment in an email or from a game. It enables the attacker to get control over the device and monitor the activities or gain remote access.
What is the root cause of man-in-the-middle attack?
A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack originates from the weakness of the communication link between two parties.
How to Prevent Man In the Middle Attack?
In a web application, there are two things usually: the client and the server. The third entity that remains unnoticed most of the time is the communication channel. This channel can be a wired connection or a wireless connection. There can be one or more servers in the way forwarding your request to the destination server in the most efficient way possible. These are known as Proxy servers.
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