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Man‑in‑the‑Middle Attack
Threats
Someone secretly sits between you and the service.
Definition
In a man‑in‑the‑middle (MITM) attack, an attacker intercepts or alters communication between you and a website/app.
In plain English
Someone secretly sits between you and the service.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It can expose private messages, passwords, or payment data—especially on insecure networks.
Example
Example: A fake Wi‑Fi hotspot intercepts traffic to capture logins.