In a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack, what does the attacker do?

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A Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack occurs when an attacker secretly intercepts communication between two systems, such as a user and a website. The attacker can eavesdrop, steal sensitive data, or modify messages without the users realizing it. Using secure protocols like HTTPS, implementing end-to-end encryption, and avoiding public Wi-Fi networks without VPN protection are key defenses against MITM attacks.

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