BGP Hijacking is a malicious attack where a hacker corrupts the routing tables in the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to reroute internet traffic through their own network, potentially intercepting or altering the data. This vulnerability arises because BGP lacks built-in security measures, making it susceptible to unauthorized route announcements.

BGP Hijacking

malicious attack

Routing tables are essential components in network routers and switches that store the routes to various network destinations, enabling efficient data packet forwarding. They contain information such as destination IP addresses, next hop addresses, and routing metrics, ensuring data reaches its intended destination through the optimal path.

routing tables

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is the protocol that manages how packets are routed across the internet through the exchange of routing and reachability information between edge routers. It is crucial for maintaining a scalable and efficient global routing system, enabling different networks to communicate and ensuring data reaches its intended destination.

Border Gateway Protocol

internet traffic

reroute internet traffic

Intercepting data

Altering data

Vulnerability is the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. It is a critical concept in various fields, emphasizing the need for resilience and protective strategies to mitigate potential risks and impacts.

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