A novel algorithm to prevent man in the middle attack in LAN environment

Ahmed , Mohiuddin and Hazza, Muataz (2010) A novel algorithm to prevent man in the middle attack in LAN environment. In: A novel algorithm to prevent man in the middle attack in LAN environment, 11 April 2010 through 15 April 2010, Orlando.

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Abstract

Secure web sites usually use HTTPS connection to secure transactions such as money transactions, online payment, and e-commerce. The use of HTTPS gives a sense of protection against attacks such as man in the middle (MITM) attack. This paper analyzes HTTPS connections against MITM by simulating real MITM attacks on different HTTPS connections such as Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Bank accounts. It was found that with the use of right tools, HTTPS connections can be broken and passwords can be sniffed and viewed in plain text. To prevent MITM against HTTPS in LAN environment a novel algorithm (DepMAC-IP) is proposed and discussed in detail. DepMAC-IP is expected to secure LAN environment not only against MITM but also against other similar attacks.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	4371/13337
Uncontrolled Keywords:	ARP poisoning; DepMac-IP; HTTPS; LAN; MITM; SSL
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > T Technology (General) > T55.4 Industrial engineering.Management engineering. > T58.5 Information technology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology
Depositing User:	Nor Hazirah Mat Saad
Date Deposited:	12 Feb 2012 19:43
Last Modified:	14 Aug 2013 14:28
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/13337

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