Which attack technique involves capturing authentication credentials as they pass between client and server?

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ABrute force attack
BSQL injection
CZero-day exploit
DMan-in-the-Middle attack

✓ Correct answer: D. Man-in-the-Middle attack Man-in-the-Middle attacks involve intercepting network traffic between two parties, allowing attackers to eavesdrop and capture sensitive information like credentials without either party knowing.

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