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Cybersecurity attacks happen when you least expect it, and data is often more susceptible to a cyberattack while it’s moving from one individual to another. This is what is commonly known as a man-in-the-middle attack, or MitM. Essentially, data gets intercepted while it’s in transit—but what can you really do to stop it? Let’s find out.
Let’s say you are sending a message to one of your friends. Typically, the message would travel from your device to your friend’s. With MitM attacks, a malicious actor will find a way to put themselves somewhere between you and your friend to steal the data in the message. They could even alter the message without either of you knowing.
Three key players are involved in any MitM attack: you, the hacker, and the data recipient. Here are some ways a MitM attack could be carried out.
Depending on the attacker’s goals, they could engage in malicious activity, such as identity theft, financial fraud, espionage, or data breaches. You never want to deal with an attacker stealing login credentials for any account—especially one that might be tied to your finances or business.
You can use preventative action to counteract MitM attacks. Chiefly, you need to combine security measures and security awareness to do so. Here are the ways to stop one of these attacks:
Atech MSP can help your business stay secure in an increasingly dangerous cybersecurity landscape. To learn more, call us at (888) 814-4843.
Learn more about what Atech MSP can do for your business.
Atech MSP
3434 Truxtun Ave Suite 250
Bakersfield, California 93301
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