The Silent Threat: Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

09 May 2025

The Silent Threat: Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

In the midst of rapid digital transformation, connectivity has become the foundation of contemporary business activities. However, behind the convenience and speed of information sharing lies a subtle but very dangerous risk: Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks.

This kind of attack surreptitiously infiltrates the communication channel between two entities, be it a user, an application, or a server, with a primary goal: to steal, alter, or misuse information. 



How does a Man-in-the-Middle Attack work? 


MitM operates by capturing or forwarding messages between two people without their knowledge. The perpetrator serves as an invisible “middleman”, who then: 

  • Records confidential information including usernames, passwords, and financial details. 

  • Implants malicious software or malicious code within the communication 

  • Alters the content of the message to deceive the recipient.



Types of Common MitM Attacks

  1. Wi-Fi Evil Twin: Attackers create fake Wi-Fi networks that look like legitimate networks and steal the data of connected users.

  2. HTTPS Spoofing: Forcing connections to run over regular HTTP so that data can be read openly.

  3. DNS Spoofing: Redirecting users to a fake site even if they type in the correct URL.

  4. Session Hijacking: Stealing users' session cookies in order to access their accounts without logging in.

  5. Email Interception: Perpetrators infiltrate email correspondence to manipulate important instructions such as payment information.




Real Risks to Business

  • Leakage of customer and employee data

  • Financial loss due to transaction manipulation

  • Digital identity theft

  • Loss of customer trust and brand reputation

  • Potential fines and sanctions due to data regulation violations

As attack methods evolve, traditional security perimeters such as firewalls and VPNs are no longer enough. A new approach is needed that can provide comprehensive and adaptive protection.



Akamai's Zero Trust Solution, Supported by Perkom

To comprehensively address the complexity of MitM threats, Perkom presents Akamai's Zero Trust network security solution, designed to provide layered protection with AI-based technology and advanced network analytics.

This solution not only prevents but also detects and responds to threats before they damage the system.

Akamai's Technology to Counter MitM Attacks

  1. Next-Gen Firewall (Akamai Prolexic Network Cloud Firewall)
    Proactively block malicious traffic and provide granular control over network traffic, even against large-scale DDoS threats.

  2. Network Behavior Analytics
    Detects unusual network activity that could indicate an intrusion. This technology identifies anomalies before they become real attacks.

  3. Zero Trust Architecture
    Every access request, whether from internal or external users, must go through strict identity, device, location, and context-based verification. This prevents intruders from logging in even if credentials are successfully stolen.

  4. AI-Based Threat Detection (Akamai Firewall for AI)
    Proactive protection against AI-based exploits, including attacks on LLM-based systems and utilization of prompt injection loopholes.



Why Perkom?


As Akamai's authorized partner in Indonesia, Perkom has expertise in implementing Zero Trust security architectures across a wide range of sectors, from finance, manufacturing, government, to retail. Our team helps organizations design and implement security solutions that are:

  1. Scalable and customized

  2. Technologically advanced

  3. Adaptable to new threats

Man-in-the-Middle attacks don't wait. They infiltrate when we let our guard down, and the results can be devastating. With Akamai's Zero Trust approach, backed by Perkom's technical capabilities, your organization will be better prepared for current and future digital security challenges.

Investment in security is not a cost. It's the protection of reputation, trust and business continuity.



Perkom x Akamai – Secure Every Connection. Protect Every Byte.


If you are interested in learning more about implementing Zero Trust Architecture and protecting against MitM attacks, contact the Perkom team today.


Author: Ghea Devita

Marketing Communication, PT Perkom Indah Murni.

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