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BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) Hijacking is a cyberattack in which an internet network operator or malicious actor manipulates the global internet routing system to divert, intercept, or disrupt data traffic. BGP functions as the internet’s routing backbone, determining the most efficient path for data packets to travel between different autonomous systems (AS). Because the protocol largely relies on trust among network operators, it is vulnerable to false route announcem
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Learn about BGP hijacking attacks, how malicious actors manipulate internet routing systems, and protective measures like RPKI to secure critical infrastructure.
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