--- title: "How do you deal with “Man In The Middle” attacks?" description: "How do you deal with “Man In The Middle” attacks?" author: "Mukul Goenka" published: 2022-05-05 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97143/how-do-you-deal-with-man-in-the-middle-attacks category: "troubleshooting" tags: ["troubleshooting", "network-security", "networking"] reading_time: 1 minute --- # How do you deal with “Man In The Middle” attacks? How do you deal with “Man In The Middle” [attacks](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81381/us-president-donald-trump-attacks-joe-biden-in-his-own-s-style)? ## Answers ### Answer by Hitesh Vohra - An eavesdropping assault, also known as a **man-in-the-middle (MITM)** attack, is a deliberate theft of information conducted by a hacker looking to intercept sensitive data. This type of attack usually happens when a computer, smartphone, or other connected device sends information through a hacked network. - When accessing critical business information, never utilise a public Wi-Fi router directly. Hackers attempting to intercept data love free unsecured networks like those at your neighbourhood coffee shop or library. - If you have to utilise an insecure network, a [**VPN**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97131/why-is-vpn-important-for-network-security) (virtual private network) can help protect and encrypt the data you send and receive. - Secure web browsers like Chrome and Safari should be updated to the latest versions. - Keep an eye out for browser warnings indicating a website is insecure. - Make sure your Wi-Fi networks are protected. On your routers and all linked devices, change the default usernames and passwords to strong, unique passwords. \ **Read More: [What should I do to be an expert in network security?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97155/what-should-i-do-to-be-an-expert-in-network-security)** --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97143/how-do-you-deal-with-man-in-the-middle-attacks Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.