Local Network

Local Network - Man-in-the-Middle Attack

A man-in-the-middle attack is one that is most commonly performed on a local network, because that is the easiest way to exploit its benefits. Essentially, a man-in-the-middle attack is exactly what it sounds like. You become the man in the middle, between your victim and their target destination. Let’s go over this with an example.

Local Network - Introduction

Nothing can exist without having a local network. At home, work, or any where you go there is a local network if a PC is connected to the internet. There may only be one user connected, but the possibility of more is always looming. Local networks attacks are a tremendously big deal. It’s the difference between an attacker being on the outside of your house and trying to attack you versus already being inside your house. Which poses a bigger threat? Exactly..