What is a 'man-in-the-middle' (MITM) attack? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is a 'man-in-the-middle' (MITM) attack?
A. An attack that physically destroys hardware
B. An attack that targets a single user with a phishing email
C. An attack where the attacker intercepts communication between two parties
D. An attack that uses a virus to replicate
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A man-in-the-middle attack occurs when an attacker secretly intercepts and possibly alters the communication between two parties who believe they are directly communicating with each other.

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