Which type of attack specifically targets the integrity of data by allowing an attacker to intercept and potentially alter the communication between two parties without their knowledge?
A man-in-the-middle attack involves an attacker secretly intercepting and possibly altering the communication between two parties who believe they are directly communicating with each other. This can lead to data being compromised or altered, directly impacting its integrity. The other options provided are forms of attacks or malicious activities, but they do not specifically match the description of an intermediary intercepting and modifying the communication between two entities.
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