SECURITY RISKS FROM THE MODERN MAN-IN-THE-MIDDLE ATTACKS

Abstract

This paper presents a detailed analysis of Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks, covering their technology, historical examples, economic consequences, and managerial prevention activities. The study overviews modern Internet trends and discusses the weaknesses of current security measures, such as Secure Sockets Layer and Transport Layer Security protocols, and the complexity of two-way trust relationships. Various techniques for launching MITM attacks are considered, including Address Resolution Protocol cache poisoning, Domain Name Server spoofing, session hijacking, and Secure Sockets Layer hijacking. A chronological overview of some well-known MITM attacks highlights a shift from laptops to mobile devices. It emphasizes the vulnerability of Bluetooth low-energy devices, estimating around 80% of such devices are susceptible to MITM attacks. Overall, this paper provides a perceptive analysis of MITM attacks, their past and current manifestations, and the significant economic impact they can have on computer systems and users and underscores the crucial need for robust security measures.