Intermediate
Cybersecurity & Cryptography
Q69 / 100
What is a man-in-the-browser (MitB) attack?
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The correct answer is B) Malware infecting a web browser that intercepts and modifies transactions in real time, such as altering bank transfer details after the user submits them
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Correct Answer
Malware infecting a web browser that intercepts and modifies transactions in real time, such as altering bank transfer details after the user submits them
Explanation
MitB malware (e.g., banking trojans like Zeus) hooks browser APIs to alter form data or displayed content without the user noticing, even over a legitimate HTTPS connection, since the tampering happens after decryption on the endpoint.
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