Qunar Tech Salon

Mar 20, 2018 · Information Security

Understanding Man‑in‑the‑Middle (MITM) Attacks and How HTTPS & HSTS Defend Against Them

This article explains what a Man‑in‑the‑Middle (MITM) attack is, illustrates it with a classic mailbox analogy, and describes how HTTPS, digital certificates, and the HSTS policy work together to prevent such attacks and ensure secure web communications.