“Man-in-the-Middle attack: what it is & how to protect yourself

A man-in-the-middle attack is a type of cyber attack in which a person or program sneaks between two people’s digital communications to spy on or tamper with their connection

This is what is meant by a man-in-the-middle attack

This is what is meant by a “Man-in-the-Middle” (MITM) attack when communication over the Internet between two people is disrupted, spied on or manipulated.

• This type of attack can be carried out in various ways.
• One way of attacking is by hacking a WLAN network.
• Infiltrating malware on an end device also enables a man-in-the-middle attack.
• Alternatively, hackers can simply exploit security vulnerabilities in applications for this type of cyber attack.

How to protect yourself from the hacker attack

To protect yourself from MITM attack, there are some measures you can take.

• Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication on as many services as possible. This will make it harder for hackers to gain access to your accounts.
• Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication on as many services as possible.
• Use a firewall and install security software on all your devices and update it regularly. These tools will help ward off malware and attacks.
• Be careful which networks you use. Only connect to trusted Wi-Fi networks and avoid public networks when transmitting confidential data.
• Watch out for suspicious links and emails. Do not click on links in emails from unknown senders or open attachments from them.
• Use encrypted connections whenever possible. Many applications and websites offer the option of using an encrypted connection. This prevents anyone from reading the communication.