man-in-the-middle attacks
A man-in-the-middle attack occurs when a malicious actor secretly intercepts and relays communication between two parties. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user connects to a public Wi-Fi network, allowing the attacker to eavesdrop on sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers.
In these attacks, the attacker can alter the communication without either party knowing. For example, they might change the content of a message or redirect a user to a fraudulent website. Protecting against these attacks often involves using encryption and secure connections, such as HTTPS.