SecurityApplication Security, Threats
KW-0304

man-in-the-browser attack (MITB)

Concept
Meaning

malicious code inside a user’s browser that modifies transactions or data without the user’s awareness

Example

User enters payment details but malware changes destination account before submission

Reference
Very dangerous for banking systems; bypasses SSL/TLS since attack happens after decryption. https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Man-in-the-browser_attack
Related
malwarebrowser injectiontrojan

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