Executing MITM Attacks Using Ettercap and SSLstrip

To begin with, it’s essential to understand what constitutes a MITM attack. This form of network exploitation occurs when a malicious actor positions themselves between a client and a server, masquerading as both to intercept messages. Unlike denial-of-service attacks or brute-force intrusions, MITM attacks can be subtle, effective, and persistent without alerting the victim. Typically,… Read More »

Mastering Man-in-the-Middle Attacks: Using Ettercap and SSLstrip Effectively

Long before a firewall blinks or a sysadmin senses a whisper in the logs, the preliminary handshake between attacker and system has already occurred. This is not a brute collision of code and defense but rather a nuanced negotiation. The adversary’s approach is measured, draped in silence, using reconnaissance tools to map digital infrastructure with… Read More »