Man-in-the-Middle (MITM)

MITM attacks intercept traffic; VPNs help on hostile networks, while TLS protects end-to-end for web sessions. Remember that privacy is layered—pair VPN use with browser hygiene (separate profiles, limited extensions, and updated software). For business users, clear policy and least-privilege access reduce risk more than ‘always route everything everywhere.’ When in doubt, prefer simpler configurations: fewer exceptions, fewer custom routes, and verified leak-test results. VPN Surf and Elite VPN guidance aims to keep the concept actionable, not just theoretical.