GK Question

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A type of attack where hackers intercept communication between two parties without their knowledge is called ________-in-the-Middle attack.

Answer: Man

Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack occurs when attackers secretly relay and possibly alter communication between two parties who believe they are directly communicating. Prevention includes using HTTPS, VPNs, certificate pinning, and avoiding public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions.

Topic Cybersecurity
Exam Relevance Banking, SSC, UPSC