SSL Stripping is a type of cyber attack that targets the security of web communications. It works by downgrading a secure connection, typically from HTTPS to HTTP, making it easier for attackers to intercept and read the data being transmitted. This is particularly dangerous because users may not realize they are no longer on a secure connection. During an SSL Stripping attack, the attacker sits between the user and the website, often using a technique called Man-in-the-Middle (MitM). When a user tries to access a secure site, the attacker intercepts the request and sends back an unsecured version. This allows the attacker to capture sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, without the user’s knowledge.