Have you ever heard of the “man-in-the-middle” attack or MitM? It’s a situation where your data is stolen by an onlooker who situates themselves in the right place at the right time. Data interception is a very real thing that your business should be prepared to fight against. Let’s discuss some strategies you can use to counter these sneaky attacks.
For a MitM attack, a hacker will situate themselves between you and the individual you are trying to send data to. This allows them to steal data or alter it while the data is in transit. Let’s say that you’re trying to send a text message to a friend. If an attacker is in between the message’s departure point and its destination, they could change the data or steal it altogether, and you’d be none the wiser.
An MitM attack consists of three “actors” of sorts: you, the hacker, and the recipient. This is what you might see in an MitM attack:
The attacker can use various strategies depending on their actual intentions. Still, their goal will generally involve some sort of fraud stemming from the theft of login credentials: identity theft, financial fraud, espionage, data breaches, all scary things.
Proactive intervention can keep MitM attacks from becoming a problem for your business, including a combination of security measures and awareness. Here is a four-step solution to preventing MitM attacks:
FRS Pros can work with your business to maximize network security and prevent threats of all kinds, including MitM attacks. Call us today at 561-795-2000 to learn more.