Traffic Confirmation Attack
A Traffic Confirmation Attack is a type of attack in the field of computer security, where an attacker can confirm if two entities are communicating with each other, without actually being able to read the communication between them.
Let me explain it in simpler terms. Imagine you and your friend are sending secret messages to each other online. You don’t want anyone else to know what you’re saying, so you have a secret code. But a clever hacker might be able to figure out that you and your friend are communicating, even if they can’t read what you’re saying. They can do this by observing the traffic between your devices, and confirming that there is communication happening between them.
This type of attack can be used by hackers to gather information about your activities online, or to confirm the identity of other users. So it’s important to be aware of this type of attack and take steps to protect your online communications.