Practical Man-in-the-Middle Attacks in Computer Networks

Description

Public Wi-Fi and insecure networks are everywhere—and so are attackers waiting to exploit them. This book dives deep into Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks, one of the most common and dangerous cyber threats, breaking down how they work, how they’re executed, and most importantly, how to defend against them.

From ARP poisoning and DNS spoofing to rogue access points, fake Wi-Fi hotspots, SSL/TLS interception, and advanced attacks like Karma, this guide covers theory, tools, and hands-on techniques step by step.

Inside, you’ll explore:

• Core MITM Concepts – Understand ARP cache poisoning, rogue DHCP servers, DNS redirection, and encrypted channel interception.
• Wireless Exploits – Learn how attackers set up evil twin access points and lure unsuspecting victims.
• Real-World Tools – Work with sslstrip, SSLsplit, mitmproxy, Ettercap, and more.
• Case Studies & Practical Tests – Detailed walkthroughs of real MITM scenarios in lab environments.
• Defensive Strategies – Countermeasures like HTTPS Everywhere, VPN tunneling, HSTS, Wi-Fi Privacy Police, and modern browser protections.

Whether you’re a cybersecurity student, ethical hacker, penetration tester, or network admin, this book gives you both the attacker’s perspective and the defender’s playbook.