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	from Mary Landesman When you access a website, that traffic passes through many legitimate points to connect. But what happens when the traffic is maliciously intercepted? This week, a look at man-in-the-middle and redirection attacks.
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Man in the Middle & Redirection Attacks In the real world game of keep-away, two people toss a ball back and forth while a third person - the man in the middle - tries to intercept the ball while its enroute. In the cyberworld, the game of keep-away gets a new twist; the two players have no idea the man in the middle (MITM) exists. During the interception, the MITM may record, modify, or even redirect the communications between the two points. Here's how it works.             More Topics Top Online Scams Top Email Hoaxes What is a Virus? What is a Trojan? Windows Tutorials Top Windows Antivirus Free Virus Removal Tools Internet Explorer Security Zones The noscript addon makes Firefox safer, but its whitelist approach doesn't leave users with many options. Internet Explorer provides four separately configurable security zones: Internet, Local, Trusted, and Restricted. Proper...read more   Computer Safety Tips Achieving good computer security can seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, following these few simple steps can provide a good measure of security in very little time. >> Computer...read more     Sponsored Links   Winter Holidays: Gifts, Decorating Tips, Recipes, and More Winter Holidays: Gifts, Decorating Tips, Recipes, and More Ready for the holiday rush? Need help buying the perfect gift for your nephew or planning a fabulous holiday meal? Get expert advice on the best toys, clothes, gadgets and ways to reduce holiday stress.

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