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A man-in-the-middle attack can lead to data theft or data compromise. | A man-in-the-middle attack can lead to data theft or data compromise. | ||
The man-in-the-middle device intercepts and modifies data exchanged between the two systems. | |||
To the client, the man in the middle appears to be a legitimate server. | |||
To the legitimate server, the man in the middle appears to be a legitimate client. | |||
Latest revision as of 13:13, 6 February 2024
Cyber security - cyberthreat.
A man-in-the-middle attack is a cyberthreat in which the attacker intercepts and alters a communication between two parties without their knowledge.
A man-in-the-middle attack can lead to data theft or data compromise.
The man-in-the-middle device intercepts and modifies data exchanged between the two systems.
To the client, the man in the middle appears to be a legitimate server.
To the legitimate server, the man in the middle appears to be a legitimate client.
