By RecOsint | Dec 4, 2025
You think you are talking to the Bank. You open your laptop at a coffee shop. You type bank.com. The website loads. You enter your password. But the bank never received it.A hacker sitting at the next table received it first.
In a MitM attack, the hacker secretly places themselves between You and the Router. 1. You send data -> Hacker receives. 2. Hacker reads it -> Sends it to the Bank. 3. Bank replies -> Hacker reads it -> Sends it to you.
Real-Time Modification Since the hacker controls the flow, they can do more than just listen. – Injection: They can inject a fake "Update Required" popup to install malware. – Alteration: You try to send $100 to Mom, but they change the account number to their wallet before it reaches the bank.
How to stop a middleman? Tunneling.Using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates an encrypted tunnel. – Effect: Even if the hacker intercepts your data, they only see scrambled garbage code, not your password.
MitM attacks mostly fail against HTTPS. – Rule: If the browser warns "Connection Not Secure" or the Lock icon is missing, Disconnect Immediately. – Tip: Never do banking on Airport WiFi without a VPN.