What is a man-in-the-middle attack?

What is a man-in-the-middle attack?

A man-in-the-middle attack is a type of cyber attack where an attacker intercepts and potentially alters the communication between two parties without their knowledge. The attacker positions themselves between the two parties, impersonating each party to the other, making it appear as if they are directly communicating with each other. This allows the attacker to eavesdrop on the communication, steal sensitive information, or even manipulate the data being transmitted.