2.2.4. Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attack

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does MitM stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the structure of the term.

2. 2.

   Name one preventive measure against MitM attacks.

   Hint

   What kind of internet protocol is used for security?

3. 3.

   What does a Man-in-the-Middle attack do?

   • A. Encrypts data
   • B. Intercepts and manipulates communication
   • C. Destroys data

   Hint

   Think about what the 'middle' position allows an attacker to do.

4. 4.

   Using HTTPS helps protect against MitM attacks.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall what HTTPS stands for.

5. 5.

   A company neglects to secure its employee Wi-Fi network. One employee logs in to a sensitive service during a public event. Describe the risk involved.

   Hint

   Consider the implications of unsecured networks.

6. 6.

   How might the use of end-to-end encryption protect against MitM attacks? Provide an example.

   Hint

   Think about how encryption impacts accessibility to the data.