Who are the three main participants in the man in the middle attack

Question

A Man-in-the-Middle attack involves intercepting data between two parties. Who are the key entities involved in this type of attack?

Answer 1

​In a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack, three primary participants are involved:​

1. The Attacker: This individual intercepts and potentially alters the communication between the other two parties.​

2. The Victim (Client): The unsuspecting user who believes they are communicating directly with the legitimate entity.​

3. The Legitimate Entity (Server or Service): The intended recipient of the victim's communication, which the attacker impersonates or intercepts.​

The attacker positions themselves between the victim and the legitimate entity, enabling them to eavesdrop on or manipulate the communication without either party's knowledge.