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Question:
What makes SSL stripping particularly risky on open Wi-Fi networks?
A
Open hotspots do not assert their identity in a secure way.
explanation
Since open Wi-Fi hotspots do not have a way to prove they are legitimate, they can be easily spoofed. Attackers can stand up a fake version of the hotspot and then conduct an SSL stripping attack by inserting themselves into sessions that victims attempt to open to secure servers.
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