Verifier Impersonation

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Definition(s):

A scenario where the attacker impersonates the verifier in an authentication protocol, usually to capture information that can be used to masquerade as a subscriber to the real verifier. In previous editions of SP 800-63, authentication protocols that are resistant to verifier impersonation have been described as “strongly MitM resistant”.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-63-3

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Verifier Impersonation

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